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In this issue National Library Week is April 3 -9 Page 2
Raise the Roof!
air conditioning system for the entire
SPL Named Keystone Grant
were largely provided by the Raymond
Award Recipient A long-awaited project to replace the roof of our original 1923 building is
Stroll Your Way Through Spring StoryWalk Page 5
happening soon thanks to a $750,000
Learn from the Garden Guru Page 8
and Conservation Fund.
library. Matching funds for the grant
C. and Martha S. Suckling Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation, along with private donations, including an individual gift of $100,000.
Keystone Grant provided by the Office
We’re grateful to our community
Education’s Keystone Recreation, Park,
Borough, Sewickley Historical Review
of Commonwealth Libraries through the partners who helped support the grant application process including Sewickley Pennsylvania Department of
An estimated $1.6 million project will replace not only the Spanish tile roof but also ten historic windows and the
Commission, and the Quaker Valley School District Board of Directors. Work will begin later this year to preserve our
historic public library in a financially Continued on page 2...
Celebrate National Library Week: April 3 - 9, 2022 We’re celebrating National Library
included on our list of donors, we’d
Week with the release of our 2021
love your support. National Library
Annual Report: Creating Connections
Giving Day takes place on April 6th.
highlighting all the ways our staff
Making a gift to your library is making a
connected patrons with the resources,
gift to your neighbors and friends who
programs, and services that enriched
will benefit from the services and
their 2021 learning experience with
programming it provides. To make a
support from our funders, donors, and
donation online, visit
volunteers. You can find the report on
www.sewickleylibrary.org/donate and
our website, and donors will receive a
donations made by mail are
special letter of gratitude in their
appreciated any time of year at our
mailboxes. Looking for more ways to
address of 500 Thorn Street, Sewickley,
celebrate? Bring a friend to the library
PA 15143. Our patrons and staff are
to sign up for a library card, browse
grateful to all of the donors who help
our collection while you’re here, attend make our historic library something a program, and if you’re not already
special.
Raise the Roof!
Peep Peep! Calling All Ages!
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We want YOU to play with your food! Create a diorama using those deliciously sweet, marshmallow peeps treats as your
sound and historically pleasing approach so we may
main characters. Let your imagination swirl with visions of
continue to serve the citizens of the Quaker Valley
peeps in your head, as you illustrate your favorite book, movie
community with pride.
or any other scene of your choice.
Construction updates will be provided on our website and through this newsletter as the project progresses. We
Who can participate? This contest is for everyone! You can
expect the work to be completed in 2023 just in time to
create a scene on your own or together with your family or
celebrate the library’s 150th anniversary, as well as the
friends. Please submit just one entry per person/family/group.
100th anniversary of the 1923 building that will receive so
Pick up your Peep Show Kit at the library starting March 18.
much care and attention with this grant.
Craft your own diorama set with whatever box or stage you create. Assemble your diorama at home, then bring your creation to the library on April 1. Kits are available while supplies last; first come, first served. Visit the library between April 1 - 16 to view the special collection of Peep Shows on display!
Photograph of the original library building
A peep diorama of the Children’s Department created by Miss Bridget
SEWICKLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY OF THE QUAKER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2
geared for children preschool to 2nd Grade. Available while supplies last. TWEEN CRAFT - TAKE AND MAKE
MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE
Tuesdays | 10am, 11am & 1pm Songs, rhymes, fingerplays, stories, and more for babies & toddlers, based off of a nationally-renowned program. For children 0-3 years old with a caregiver. Weekly registration required. Masks required for anyone over the age of 2 regardless of vaccination status. STORIES FOR TWOS & THREES Wednesdays | starting April 20 | 10am & 11am A half hour of finger plays, songs, and stories for children 30 months to 48 months (2 ½ to 4), with a caregiver. Please, no older children. Weekly registration required. Masks required for anyone over the age of 2 regardless of vaccination status.
Wed | April 20 | 9am Stop into the Children's Dept. and ask at the desk for this month's Take and Make Craft! Supplies and instructions are included. Available while supplies last. For children 3rd grade & up, please. SEWICKLEY STORYWALK Friday, April 22 – Sunday, May 15 Grab the family and take a stroll through the StoryWalk locations to enjoy one of five different Spring themed picture books! A StoryWalk® places pages from a children’s picture book along a walking path so that children and their caregivers
may enjoy nature and reading together. AUDUBON GREENWAY (160 Magee Rd) How to Find a Bird by Jennifer Ward FERN HOLLOW NATURE CENTER (1901 Glen Mitchell Rd) A Green Place, The Creation of Central Park by Ashley Benham Yazdani HENLE PARK (the corner of Beaver & and Ferry St) I Am A Kindness Hero by Jennifer Adams MARY ROBERTS RINEHART NATURE PARK (1412 Beaver St) The Hidden Rainbow by Christie Matheson
FIRST CHAPTER FRIDAYS
Fri |April 1 & 22 | 4pm On First Chapter Fridays sit back, listen, and use your imagination as the first chapter of a book is read to you in this virtual read aloud program. Classics, popular fiction, new arrivals, and more will be included. You just might find your next favorite book! Find it on our YouTube channel!
FREDRICK LAW OLMSTED CELEBRATION Sun | April 24 | 1pm Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Fredrick Law Olmsted with the Village Garden Club of Sewickley. Learn about all about Olmsted and the creation
SPRING CRAFT TO-GO KITS Sat |April 9 & 23 | 9am Stop by the Children’s Dept. to pick up a Spring themed Craft To-Go Kit! Supplies
and instructions are included. Kits are Virtual programs
OHIO TOWNSHIP NATURE CENTER (325 Nicholson Rd) My Friend Earth by Patricia MacLachlan
At-home craft kit
of Central Park in New York City. Create your very own eco-friendly park diorama. This program is geared for children in
Grades 1-5. Please register.
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ACLA SPOTLIGHT
PROGRAMS The following programs are provided by Allegheny Country Library Association and presented by Allegheny Land Trust: NATURE KALEIDOSCOPE Mon | April 4 |4pm | Facebook
What is a kaleidoscope and how can you make on from recycled and natural material? Bring a paper towel or toilet paper tube, clear tape, scissors and brightly colored nature items to find out how!
PENNSYLVANIA BIODIVERSITY Mon | April 11 | 4pm | Facebook How many and what types of Animals call Pennsylvania home? Join the Allegheny Land Trust to learn about some of Pennsylvania’s coolest creatures. HOW MUCH WATER? Mon | April 18 | 4pm | Facebook How much of the Earth is covered in water and what dose it mean for us? Explore the percentage of water on
Earth and why Earth is so special. COLD BLOODED BEASTS Mon | April 25 | 4pm | Facebook What does it mean to be cold blooded and what fascinating creatures have this feature? Join the Allegheny Land Trust to find out how being cold blooded affects these beasts’ bodies. All programs begin at 4pm on Facebook Premiere
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BOOK GROUPS
conversation on Zoom, please register
packet. Materials fee of $10 payable at
online. No registration necessary for in-
class. Registration required.
person attendance.
Now meeting at the library!
DIY CRAFTS FOR ADULTS
SPL KNITTERS GROUP
Tues | April 12 | 10am
Wed | April 6 & 20 | 10:30am-12pm
Want to try a new DIY project? Grab one of
New to the hobby or have years of
our DIY Crafts for Adults kits! Find the
experience, everyone is welcome! Join us in supplies & instructions you need inside our
Mystery Book Group
the library to work on current projects or
kits to make your own craft project at
come to learn tips.
home. While supplies last.
Brown Bag Book Group
TAKE A WISE WALK
TECH ASSISTANCE MEETUPS
Thurs | April 21 | 11:30am The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Thurs | April 7-28 | 9:30-11:30am
Wed | April 20 | 12-2pm
By popular demand, the Wise Walk
Drop in at the library for help with your
program will continue year-round! Wise
phone or tablet device from one of our
Fourth Tuesday Book Group
Walks is ideal for active 50+ adults who are librarians. No need to register.
Tues | April 12 | 7pm The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
Tues | April 26 | 7pm Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy
Romance Readers Group Thurs | April 28 | 7pm Every Last Breath by Juno Rushdan
interested in a lively social exercise
12pm - Help with iPhones/iPads
program. Meet at the library and walk
1pm - Help with Android Devices
between 1-3 miles before returning to the library for a healthy snack. There is no need to sign up and new walkers are always welcome!
LET’S TALK ABOUT MURDER Mon | April 25| 7pm Calling all True Crime fans! Join us to talk about murder and other crimes. Come
FRENCH CONVERSATION
with a story to share based on this month’s
Thurs | April 7-28 | 2-3pm
theme: TOXIC. No need to register. Meets
Do you have an intermediate knowledge of in-person in the Community Room & French? Are you looking to improve your
virtually via Zoom with this link:
conversational skills? Join us for a
www.tiny.cc/ltamapril22
discussion! This group meets in-person and online. Register for the Zoom link.
WRITE NOW! Fri | April 1, 8, 22 & 29| 10am-12pm Participants enjoy writing from prompts in an encouraging and supportive virtual
LEARN ADOBE LIGHTROOM Wed | April 27 | 12-2pm
GROW YOUR BEST GARDEN EVER
Discover how to organize and manipulate
ORGANICALLY
your digital images using Adobe
Mon | April 11 | 7-8pm
Lightroom. Registration required.
atmosphere. Participants who can't meet
(More on page 8!) Registration required.
online can attend in the library's
CARDMAKING CLASS
SEMINAR
Tues | April 12 | 1-3pm
Wed | April 27 | 6:30pm
We're making cards with touchable
Please join David Read, CRA Loan Officer
texture, sweet spring florals, and grizzly
and Lisa Ragan, Citizens Banker for an
Wed | April 6| 10am
wildlife in April's cardmaking class. Pull up
informative presentation on the steps
discussions. Newcomers always welcome!
made by you! Class size limited to 5 and
Conference Room to be connected to the virtual meeting. Please register. CONVERSATION SALON
“BEFORE YOU BUY” – HOME BUYING
All are welcome to join this engaging group a chair and let's get our fingers inky! These involved with purchasing your new home are better than Hallmark because they're in today’s market. Please register. of adults in-person or virtually for great If you're interested in joining the Virtual option available
At-home craft kit
registration is required to secure your card
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MEMORIAL GIFTS:
In Memory of Stephen D. Oliphant, Jr.: The Bristol Community
In Memory of Richard K. Brandt:
David and Susan Brownlee
Milana Bizic
Richard and Mallory Bullman
Roger and Jennifer Dickhans
Mark and Leslie Carsman
Ivy Book Club
Jamie and Joe Caruso
Donna Kipp
James and Susan Goldman
Dr. Joseph Marrone and Ms. Donna Mitchell
JFS Wealth Advisors
Raab Family Charitable Fund Laverna M. Saunders Joel and Maria Swanson Carolyn Toth Malachy and Patty Whalen
Michael and Frances Lando Kate Lauzar
Dr. Joseph Marrone and Donna Mitchell In Memory of Emily McDaniel
In Memory of Dr. John Shoener: Arthur and Lilla Hallett David and June Nimick
SPL GIFTS: Edwin and Kathryn Clarke Family Foundation Duquesne Light
Richard Medoff Jennifer Noparstak and Jonah Geller Joel and Judy Smalley Donald and Nan Solow Anjali and Samir Varma
Potomac Air Lodge 1976 In Memory of Amy Chalmers
The Sewickley Music Club In Memory of Marvin Wedeen
Vicky Zacharelli
Josh and Jen Gould Jennifer Keating KeyBank Foundation Masonic Village
Thermo Fisher Scientific Ken and Mary Urish
Joel and Maria Swanson In Memory of Diane Riker
Edward and Stacey West
Supplement Your Child’s Learning with Teachables
How to Raise A Reader
Scholastic Teachables is a go-to resource for parents,
Before Kindergarten initiative. Help your child gain the confidence
teachers & educators looking for ways to supplement learning. This database offers unlimited access to 30,000+ educational resources for students in Pre-K Grade 8. All you need for instant access to this vast collection is your Sewickley Public Library card. Instantly download printable lesson plans, reading passages, games and puzzles, clip art, bulletin board ideas, and more. You can even customize your own crossword puzzles, word searches, bingo sheets, and flashcards! Get started using Scholastic Teachables today by visiting sewickleylibrary.org/teachables.
One of the most important gifts you can provide your child is the gift of literacy. That is why we invite you to join the 1,000 Books necessary to become a strong reader when you read to them. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, toddler and/or preschooler. The goal is to have read 1,000 books before your precious one starts kindergarten. This fun and free program has no end date except your child’s going to school—so don’t feel rushed— just enjoy the experience! This program is made possible by a grant from The G. Whitney Snyder Charitable Foundation. Learn more about how to get
started at sewickleylibrary.org/1000books.
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Tips from the Gardening Guru
Upcoming Friends Raffle and Vintage Book Sale
The Sewickley Public Library is proud to welcome back Pittsburgh's garden guru, Doug Oster, in April! Mr. Oster
The Friends of the Sewickley Public Library have some
is an accomplished author and host of the popular radio
upcoming opportunities you will not want to miss. Beginning
show "The Organic Gardener" on KDKA radio every
Monday, March 21st, the Friends are offering up a new raffle
Sunday morning. He writes a weekly gardening column
prize drawing filled with delightful
for The Green Voice, the newsletter for Pittsburgh Earth
goodies valued at over $650! Sean's
Day, and also appears on KDKA-TV’s Pittsburgh Today
Signature Salon donated a basket
Live as a contributor. Oster’s most satisfying
bursting with hair care products, nail
accomplishment though was founding Cultivating
polish, a HaloCouture flat iron and a
Success, a garden program for foster and adoptive
$100 gift card! And thanks to Child
children. The program operates in two counties near
Health Association of Sewickley, you can
Pittsburgh.
take your freshly pampered self and participate in the 39th annual Sewickley House Tour. CHA donated two tickets for this
Mr. Oster will share his expertise at the library on
historic event which will take place April 29th and 30th. Find all
Monday, April 11 from 7-8pm. He will show how to
the details at fospl.rallyup.com/spring2022 or scan the QR code
have a thriving garden using natural gardening
above.
techniques. This one-hour class will cover soil preparation,
If you are looking for an opportunity that is more literary-
composting, planting tips,
related, look no further than the Friends’ Vintage Book Sale!
plant choices and much
Featuring over 200 titles, this sale offers up vintage and
more. Space is limited
collectible goodies sure to interest the bibliophile in your life. Get your hands on some interesting titles at bargain prices! The sale will be held Friday, April 1 & Saturday, April 2 in the
for this popular program and registration is
main lobby of the library.
required.
All proceeds from these fundraisers directly support the Sewickley Public Library.
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