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Charles Schlow Library Fund

The first incarnation of Schlow Library, then called the State College Public Library, opened January 17, 1957 at 222 West College Avenue. The building was donated by a prominent local businessman, Charles Schlow. Thanks to help from the community, the library quickly expanded from two rooms to four rooms, and by 1966, the library moved to its current location at the corner of Beaver Avenue and Allen Street. In 2005, renovations were completed and the library re-opened in its current state. From the beginning, Charles understood the importance of housing the library. With this fund, his legacy continues and ensures this community resource will always have a home. This fund provides support for capital improvements exclusively and does not pay for maintenance or operating expenditures.
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Supporting a community resource, housing a library
Upcoming Events
2023 Giving Circle Reception

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
6:00pm

Giving Circle Cocktail Reception October 17, 2023 at 6:00 pm Axemann Brewery Bellefonte, PA 16823   How Giving Circle Works...
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - Thursday, May 9, 2024

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Centre Foundation Awards Over $390,000 in Scholarships to Local Students

August 11, 2023

State College, PA – August 11, 2023 – In 2023, $398,645 was awarded to 210 local students attending 55 post-secondary...
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Giving Circle 2022 Grant Recipients Provide Project Updates

August 9, 2023

State College, PA – August 9, 2023 – On August 2, local nonprofits that received Giving Circle grants in 2022...
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Giving Circle 2023 Grant Applications Now Open

July 11, 2023

State College, PA – July 11, 2023 – Centre County nonprofits are invited to apply for Centre Foundation’s Giving Circle...
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