Thursday, Oct. 29
Discovery Day
Stop by the Children’s Department at Schlow Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College in the Betsy Rodgers Allen Gallery between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to make Aliens & Monsters! First come, first served supplies are limited No registration required
Friday, Oct. 30
Penns Valley Charity Partner Event
Liberty Eats, 2658 Earlystown Rd., Centre Hall, will host the Penns Valley Charity Partner Event, a six-week community celebration supporting local nonprofits while bringing neighbors together for great food, fun, and community spirit from 4 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 2 to 7 p.m. The event will feature games, music, and the opportunity for nonprofits to set up a table to sell crafts and yard sale goods-creating a lively, family-friendly atmosphere that benefits the entire Penns Valley community.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Ask a Scientist
Participate in three fun chemistry demonstrations led by Chemistry graduate students from PSU at Schlow Library, Betsy Rodgers Allen Gallery, 211 S. Allen St., State College. Activities will explore basic chemistry concepts and inspire kids to think and ask questions like a scientist. Recommended grades K-5. Registration required at www.schlowlibrary.org/events/4964.
Sunday, Nov. 1
Bake Sale & Canned Food Drive
The State College Friends Meeting youth program is having a Bake Sale & Food Drive at 611 E. Prospect Ave., State Cllege from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. along the sidewalk at 611 E. Prospect Ave. The event will raise funds for Out of the Cold shelter, collect canned goods for the local food bank and the new community food pantry, engage with our neighborhood, and have info for people to learn more about Quakers. Treats, positive sidewalk chalk messages, and potentially a dance party at 12 p.m.
Beginner Sewing & Quilting Workshop
This four-week class at Schlow Centre Region Library, 211 S. Allen St., State College will introduce children to machine sewing and quilting. Limited hand sewing will be done as well. The first workshop session is required to gain skills necessary for the remaining classes. Machines are provided for class with two students typically working at each machine. All materials are provided without cost. Prerequisite skills include scissor cutting, ability to take directions and follow through with practice, and the capability to be safe when working with a hot iron. Parents or guardians are encouraged to stay for the class and will be asked to sign a liability release before the first class. Classes will be held Nov. 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Grades 3 to 8. Registration is required at www.schlowlibrary.org/events/4965. Presented by The Centre Pieces Quilt Guild.
Early American Shape Note Singing
Shape-note singing is a participatory, 200-year-old singing tradition with roots in the early American harmony singing-school movement. Singers arrange in a square according to their parts and use the shape-note system as a visual aid to read conventional musical notation. There is no requirement for vocal quality, and many who believe they cannot sing come to join in and are swept up in this distinctly American musical tradition. Music will be provided. Singers and listeners are welcome. Three separate sessions are offered throughout the day at Palmer Museum of Art from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 2
Stocking Stuffer Sale
From Nov. 2 to Dec. 23, the Centre Hall Area Branch Library, 109 W. Beryl St., Centre Hall will be selling fun stocking stuffer items perfect for book lovers! All proceeds go towards the Centre Hall Library Expansion project. Learn more about the expansion at www.centrecountylibrary.org/expandingcentrehallareabranchlibrary.
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Cookbook Club
The Cookbook Club at Bellefonte Library, 200 N. Allegheny St., Bellefonte, returns from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Use library resources to get a recipe for a side dish and then bring your side dish and cookbook or copy of the recipe to the club at the Bellefonte Library. Eating utensils and plates will be provided, but please bring a serving spoon if required. Share share recipes and try the dishes potluck-style. Registration is preferred, but not required. Walk-ins welcome.
