Community Events

First Friday
Downtown State College State College, PA, United StatesExperience the cool vibe of downtown State College during our monthly First Friday events. A casual atmosphere features art, people-watching, mingling with friends, shopping, and dining at the diverse and delectable State College restaurants. First [...]

State College PRIDE 2025
Sydney Friedman Parklet and State College Municipal BuildingPlease join us downtown State College for State College Pride! The parade starts at 10am and the Festival follows the parade in Sydney Friedman Park. Food Trucks, music, and so much more!

Magic Show with Richard Benninghoff
Schlow Library Community Room 211 S. Allen Street, State College, PA, United StatesEnjoy fast-paced magic, illusion, and sleight-of-hand filled with opportunities for audience participation throughout the show. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Registration suggested. Please note: Our website currently is unable to send confirmation emails upon [...]

Lego Club, June 10
Schlow Centre Region Library 211 S. Allen Street, State College, PA, United StatesTake 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
Discovery Day, June 10
Schlow Library Community Room 211 S. Allen Street, State College, PA, United StatesStop by the Children's Department for a fun craft or activity. Today we'll be making: Coffee filter butterflies! First come, first served Supplies are limited No registration required
Everybody Storytime, June 11
Schlow Centre Region Library 211 S. Allen Street, State College, PA, United StatesJoin us for a storytime with a Children's Staff Member! Enjoy books, songs, fingerplays, and more. Recommended for ages 2-6 No registration required

Live After 5: Jack Mangene | Luke Cimbala | Matt Jacobs
MLK Plaza - Fraser Street 127 S Fraser Street, State College, United StatesThe Live After 5 summer concert series, runs from June 11 to August 27, every Wednesday from 5:30-7:30pm in the MLK Plaza, located right in the heart of Downtown State College. New this year...Live After [...]
Forgotten Friend Reptile Show, June 12
Schlow Library Community Room 211 S. Allen Street, State College, PA, United StatesMeet Jesse and his fantastic group of reptiles from the Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary! See these special creatures in person and ask Jesse questions about reptiles. Recommended for grades K & up Registration suggested Please [...]
Into the ChromaVerse, June 13
Schlow Library Community Room 211 S. Allen Street, State College, PA, United StatesStep into a world of color and light! Discover how light bends, bounces, splits into a rainbow, and even seems to disappear. Explore hands-on science where you’ll uncover the magic of optics through fun, interactive [...]
Saturday Baby Movers, June 14
Schlow Centre Region Library 211 S. Allen Street, State College, PA, United StatesStories, songs, and lots of movement - a storytime for babies on the go and their grown-up. Recommended for babies ages 15 to 24 months No registration required