Schlow Centre Region Library

International and New York Times Bestselling Author of Pretty Girls , the Will Trent series, and The Good Daughter. Join us for a thrilling evening with acclaimed author Karin Slaughter as we chat about her North Falls series, consisting of We Are All Guilty Here , in which two teenage girls vanish in rural Georgia, and her upcoming sequel, The Secrets We Hide . In The Secrets We Hide , Slaughter welcomes readers back to North Falls. A small town with big secrets… 1601 Iris Drive looks like any other house on the quiet, residential street. But rumors are rampant about the Vickery family, and what goes on behind closed doors. When gunshots ring out, Sheriff Emmy Clifton and her sister, ex-federal agent Jude Archer, discover a devastating crime scene. Allison Vickery has been murdered in her own kitchen, and her teenage daughter is bleeding upstairs, left for dead. Everyone thinks they know what happened. But secrets are buried everywhere in this small town. And it's up to Emmy Clifton to uncover the truth… Register now to take part in the discussion, and for an exclusive sneak peek of The Secrets We Hide , coming out August 11, 2026! About the Author: Karin Slaughter is one of the world's most popular storytellers. She is the 1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty-five novels, including the Edgar nominated Cop Town and standalone novels Pretty Girls and False Witness . An international bestseller, Slaughter is published in 120 countries with more than 40 million copies sold across the globe. Pieces of Her, based on her novel, debuted at 1 worldwide on Netflix as an original series in 2022. Her bestselling thriller series, Will Trent, is now a television and streaming sensation in its 4th season. The Good Daughter has been adapted into a limited series starring Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy, and further projects are currently in development for film/TV. Karin Slaughter is the founder of the Save the Libraries project—a nonprofit organization establish

Join us for storytime outside in the new Pat Moyer Memorial Readers' Garden! We'll read stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and more. Recommended for ages 2-6. Registration required. Limit: 20. The garden is located behind the library, near the Schlow staff parking spaces. To enter through the library, please come to the Children's Activity Room and a staff member will guide you to the garden. Please note: the library's website currently is unable to send confirmation emails upon registration. You will receive a reminder email from a Children's Department staff member a few days before the event! Register

Meet two paleontologists and learn about the Albertosaurus dinosaur. Plus, dig up real Triceratops bones & help reconstruct a dinosaur! Recommended for ages 5 and up. Registration required. Limit: 48. Please note: the library's website currently is unable to send confirmation emails upon registration. You will receive a reminder email from a Children's Department staff member a few days before the event! Due to space constraints and large program attendance, strollers may not be able to fit in all programming spaces. Please plan accordingly. Register

In her ambitious new memoir, Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can't Forget , beloved bestselling author Reyna Grande illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival. What is the true power of stories? Can they heal the jagged edges of a traumatic childhood? Is the cost of telling the story worth the price of the cure? With her signature blend of sophistication and raw honesty, Grande interrogates how living between two nations, two languages, and two identities has shaped the woman, mother, and writer she has become. Moving from the legacy of violence in her hometown of Iguala, Mexico, to a bittersweet family vacation in Europe spent reconciling her own impoverished past with her children's world of abundance, she uncovers startling truths about the nature of survival. Whether being racially profiled in the Arizona borderlands or finding unexpected wisdom from the slugs in her garden, Grande unflinchingly asks: How do we bridge the gap between who we were and who we have become? How do we turn pain into power? When memory threatens to define us, how can we use story to heal while still honoring our boundaries? Register today for this virtual talk if you identify as a seeker, a dreamer, or "anyone who believes in the enduring, transformative power of finding one's voice." About the Author: Reyna Grande is an award-winning author, motivational speaker, and writing teacher. As a young girl, she crossed the US–Mexico border to join her family in Los Angeles, a harrowing journey chronicled in The Distance Between Us , a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist. Her other books include the novels A Ballad of Love and Glory , Across a Hundred Mountains , and Dancing with Butterflies , the memoirs Migrant Heart, The Distance Between Us: Young Readers Edition , and A Dream Called Home , and the anthology Somewhere We Are Human: Authentic Voices on Migration, Survival, and New Beginnings . She lives in Woodland

Local chalk art expert Holly Foy will share her tips and tricks for making amazing sidewalk chalk art! The chalk contains oil and may stain. Please wear clothes that can get messy. Ages 8-16. Limit: 20. Registration required. We'll meet in the community room before we begin. Please note: the library's website currently is unable to send confirmation emails upon registration. You will receive a reminder email from a Children's Department staff member a few days before the event! Register

Learn about ice skating from Rachel Landers, Figure Skating Director at Pegula Ice Arena. Enjoy stories, floor skating, and a craft. No ice skates required! Recommended for ages 3-7 Registration required. Limit: 30 Please note: the library's website currently is unable to send confirmation emails upon registration. You will receive a reminder email from a Children's Department staff member a few days before the event! Due to space constraints and large program attendance, strollers may not be able to fit in all programming spaces. Please plan accordingly. Register

Nowhere on earth can a greater diversity of life forms be found than in the tropical rainforests that straddle the equator. Plants and animals are disappearing at an alarming rate as these forests are slashed and burned. This program is a celebration of rainforest diversity. Through the use of an assortment of live animals representing habitats from the canopy to the forest floor, and a poison-dart blowpipe demonstration, audiences are introduced to the excitement of jungle life. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Presented by Clyde Peeling's Reptileland. Registration suggested. Please note: the library's website currently is unable to send confirmation emails upon registration. You will receive a reminder email from a Children's Department staff member a few days before the event! Due to space constraints and large program attendance, strollers may not be able to fit in all programming spaces. Please plan accordingly. Register

Take on a new building challenge. Design your creation and take a picture to be displayed in our Lego Hall of Fame! Recommended for ages 6-12 No registration required

Stop by the Children's Department for a fun craft or activity. Today we'll be building a bug! First come, first served Supplies are limited No registration required

Join us for storytime outside in the new Pat Moyer Memorial Readers' Garden! We'll read stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, and more. Recommended for ages 2-6. Registration required. Limit: 20. The garden is located behind the library, near the Schlow staff parking spaces. To enter through the library, please come to the Children's Activity Room and a staff member will guide you to the garden. Please note: the library's website currently is unable to send confirmation emails upon registration. You will receive a reminder email from a Children's Department staff member a few days before the event! Register

Bring your furry friend to an exciting sleepover at the Library! They'll enjoy games, snacks, and more! Pick up your pal on Thursday, July 23 from 2pm-6pm and see what they've been up to overnight. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Registration required. Limit: 40. Please note: the library's website currently is unable to send confirmation emails upon registration. You will receive a reminder email from a Children's Department staff member a few days before the event! Register

Want to add a little shimmer to your hair? Bring a buddy and meet us in the Downsborough Community Room to learn how to clamp in temporary tinsel. Best for ages 8 and up and people with hair longer than 4 inches. Each child must have an adult to partner with them. Registration required. Limit: 14. Register

Kiddo investigators equipped with the "curious why" and the "exploring how" will enjoy this storytime session. Join us for STEM-themed stories followed by hands-on exploration in the Pat Moyer Memorial Readers' Garden. Ages 4-7 years. Registration required. Limit: 20. Please note: the library's website currently is unable to send confirmation emails upon registration. You will receive a reminder email from a Children's Department staff member a few days before the event! Due to space constraints and large program attendance, strollers may not be able to fit in all programming spaces. Please plan accordingly. Register

Ms. Margot's Music Baby & Me music classes provide a "joyful, gentle" way to introduce music into early learning and development for babies and offer a fun, social experience for young children. Join Ms. Margot for both her award-winning original songs and classics designed for easy sing-along, movement, instruments, and play and interaction between you and your baby. This welcoming, inclusive music class is a sweet start for babies of all abilities to nurture a love for music and to build friendships that will last for years to come. Recommended for babies ages 0 to 14 months. Registration required. Limit: 20. Due to space constraints and large program attendance, strollers may not be able to fit in all programming spaces. Please plan accordingly. Please note: the library's website currently is unable to send confirmation emails upon registration. You will receive a reminder email from a Children's Department staff member a few days before the event! Register