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In this issue Trim the Tree Page 2
Access the Post-Gazette Every Day Page 3 Teen Christmas Cookie Bake-Off Page 5
Christmas Test Prep Crash Course Library Offers Course for Teens Who Want to Gain an Edge at Test Time
their strengths, minimize their weaknesses and build their confidence for the testing ahead. The 5-session course runs during Christmas week, from December 23rd through December 30th, meeting between 12 pm - 2 pm each day. A $75
Do you know a teen who is stressed out
fee covers the course and materials
by the SAT & ACT? Get them prepped
costs. Registration is required and is
the best way with
now open to all students interested in
3RPrep's Christmas Test Prep Crash
test prep! If you have questions about
Course at the Sewickley Public Library.
the course, contact Teen Librarian,
Whether teens are taking the SAT or ACT, this course will help them focus on
Emily Fear, at feare@einetwork.net or 412-741-6920.
Thank You for a Quality Donation The library was very grateful to receive a donation this past October from a group at Partners For Quality, Inc. The group worked to raise money by collecting and recycling aluminum cans. When asked where they wanted to donate the money, they thought of the library. They said they appreciated the helpful staff and the programs the library offers especially our Wise Walks program.
‘Tis the Season for Giving Looking for ways to support your local community during the holiday season? A gift to the library provides lifelong learning opportunities to your
friends and neighbors. Gifts are appreciated here at SPL all through the year, but if you’d like to be part of a larger global movement of giving during the holidays, Giving Tuesday is December 3rd! You can make an online donation through Give Big Pittsburgh at www.givebigpittsburgh.com and designate your gift to our library. Looking for a more personal gift? Designate a book for purchase for our collection in honor of someone you love, creating a lasting tribute that will be appreciated by library patrons for years to come. Book plates inserted in the front of the book bear the name of the honoree and the occasion for which
The library would like to thank them
they are being honored. Donation envelopes and book forms are available at
for thinking of SPL!
the circulation desk or on our website under at www.sewickleylibrary.org/ donate where secure donations can be made with your credit card. Thank you to the nearly 400 donors who have supported the library already this year with a gift. We are grateful for your generosity!
Trim the Tree with the Library Sewickley’s annual Light Up Night is Friday, December 6th. Stop by the library between 6:00 - 9:00 PM for some festive fun! Warm up inside with a viewing of The Grinch in the Reference Area, where there are craft stations for teens and grown-ups. Bring the little ones to the Children’s
Department for our annual Trim-a-Tree Party where the kiddos make ornaments to decorate the tree in the library. New this year - enjoy a ministorytime as our Librarians read the holiday classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas. And don’t forget to stop by the cookie table for a yummy treat! This festive evening of merriment and delight is sure to start your holidays off right. Librarian, Richelle Klug, accepts a donation from Donny, Justin & Justin from PFQ, Inc.
Share a Smile with the Library Did you know that your holiday shopping could be raising money for the library? The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice when you shop at smile.amazon.com. All you need to do is select the Sewickley Public Library as your designated organization. After finishing your local shopping in the Sewickley business district, ensure that
your gifts keep on giving when you shop through AmazonSmile.
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On Display in December In December, the display cases will exhibit Hortus Hibernus, a group show featuring prints, paintings, sculptural work and functional ceramics related to flowers and plants.
Patrons Give Back at Library Program Thank you to everyone who made
donations to the Sewickley Public
Artists in the exhibit include
Library and Animal Friends at the
Ali Karsh, Cicely Murray, Jack
Psychic Vincent Sisters program in
Taylor, Joseph Noderer, Mark
October. The program raised $126 for
Vander Heide, Soren Lundi,
the library and collected over 110 lbs of
Vanessa Adams and Vanessa
food for the kitties & pups over at
Kettering.
Animal Friends! Your generosity goes a long way to support our community!
Stop by to pick up an artist
And thank you to Suzanne and Jean
made holiday gift!
Vincent for once again sharing their
talents with our community and
Seasonal Sounds Abound
encouraging such generous giving.
The Sewickley Public Library will be at the Pittsburgh Philharmonic performance, “Winter Wonderland and Holiday
performance, visit www.pghphil.org.
Got Kids or Teens? Save the Date for These Programs!
Missing the Post -Gazette?
The library has some of big kids and teen events happening in January, so save the date!
Are you a Post-Gazette reader and missing the daily printed
Pre-School Open House - Wednesday, January 22, 7:00pm
Battle of the Books - 4th Grade Informational Meeting - Wednesday, January 29, 7:00pm
Battle of the Books - 5th Grade Informational Meeting Thursday, January 30, 7:00pm
Registration is now open for Teen Battle of the Books. Teams of up to five people from any school can register at their grade level by Monday, January 13 at 8:00pm. Visit sewickleylibrary.org/teen for book lists and registration forms.
Caroling Spectacular!” on Friday, December 13 at 7:30pm at the Quaker Valley Middle School. Stop by the library’s table before the show for some fun activities! For more information about the
paper? Although the print days are reduced to Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, you can still access the digital version of the PostGazette in the library on one of our iPads. The layout on the tablet is similar to the print version of the PG. As a bonus, you can zoom the view to enlarge text for an easier reading experience. Readers can also access The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Times, USA Today, and Investor’s Business Daily directly on the device. Stop by the Reference Desk to check out the iPad for your use during your library visit.
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Children’s Programs PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Thursdays | 9:30 am & 1:30 pm Ages 3 ½- 6 without a caregiver, meet for 45 minute stories, songs, and finger plays. Without an adult. FAMILY BLOCK PARTY Saturdays | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm PLAY, BUILD, READ and LEARN together with blocks. Develop hand-eye coordination and No learn STEAM concepts. BIRTH r e g i s tr a ti o n AGE 6, with caregiver. r e q ui r e d f or (No program Dec 7 or Dec 14!)
BABIES & BOOKS Tuesdays | 9:30 am, 10:30 am & 1:00 pm Nursery and action rhymes, books and songs for children up to 24 months, with caregiver. Please, no older children. STORIES FOR 2’S & 3’S Wednesdays | 9:30 am & 10:30 am A half hour of finger plays, songs and stories for 2-year-olds to 3-year-olds, with an adult. Please, no older children.
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Please note: No storytimes from Dec 23 - Jan 3! Happy holidays! Please register for the following programs, unless otherwise noted. Register online at: www.sewickleylibrary.org/kids FAMILY STORY TIME AT OHIO TOWNSHIP NATURE CENTER Mondays | Dec 2, 9, & 16 | 10-10:45 AM Sewickley Public Library is hosting a family story time at the Ohio Township Nature Center. Stories, songs and crafts for the whole family. FAMILY PROGRAM.
HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING Wed | Dec 4 | 4-5pm The Watershed Association and the Village Garden Club of Sewickley will show us how to make our own holiday wreaths, from grapevine frames, using fresh evergreens. Please bring a bow or a small holiday decoration for your wreaths. GRADES 3-8.
PARACHUTE PLAY
A MOUSE CHRISTMAS
Fri | Dec 13 | 11-11:30am Thirty minutes of activities that includes music, creative movement and fun, all with one colorful parachute! AGES 2-5, WITH ADULT.
Tues | Dec 17 | 5:30pm Celebrate the holiday with your favorite mouse. Join us for a craft, snack, and viewing of If You Give a Mouse a Christmas Cookie (Rated NR). FAMILY PROGRAM.
YOGA & MINDFULNESS FOR CHILDREN & TWEENS
FAMILY YOGA
Fri | Dec 13 | 6-7:30pm A fun and engaging introduction to yoga and mindfulness. Kids will stretch and flow to grow physically, socially and emotionally. Everyone will practice how to quiet loud emotions and learn to connect within and with others in a positive and lasting way! GRADES 1 & UP.
Fri | Dec 20 | 11-11:45am Join us for yoga and stories. This month’s theme is patience. Bring your yoga mat or a beach towel and wear comfy clothes. FAMILY PROGRAM.
I WANT A DOG FOR CHRISTMAS, CHARLIE BROWN
Sat | Dec 21 | 2:30pm It’s a Peanuts Classic. Enjoy the holiday FAMILY GINGERBREAD HOUSE Sat | Dec 7 | 1-2pm with a viewing of I Want a Dog for Dress in your holiday finest to celebrate Sat | Dec 14 | 1-2pm or 2:30-3:30pm Christmas, Charlie Brown (Rated NA). the season. Join us as we celebrate the You supply the imagination- we supply the FAMILY PROGRAM. holiday with Maryellen, drink tea, and fixings! Decorate your own HOLIDAY MOVIE – HOME ALONE graham cracker house, to eat or make a craft. GRADES K-5. Sat | Dec 28 | 2pm to save! Please bring a shipping PERLER BEAD - HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS Looking for something to do between box to transport your creation Sun | Dec 8 |2-3pm Christmas and New Year’s? Join us for an Pop by the library to make your very own home. Registration required by afternoon of holiday movies & popcorn! December 12. FAMILY PROGRAM. Perler Bead ornament to trim your tree! Don’t forget to bring your blanket & pillow Perler Beads are melted together with an DOG TALES for movie time. Home Alone Sun | Dec 15 | 2-3pm iron. GRADE K-5. (Rated PG). FAMILY PROGRAM. Certified Therapy Dogs LOVE to be read LEGO CLUB TWELVE BEFORE TWELVE to! Come pick out a picture book of your Tues | Dec 10 | 6-6:30pm Tues | Dec 31 | 11am-12:30pm Lego Party! Children will be encouraged to choice and snuggle up with a furry reading Ring in the New Year at the library! Join us companion. Join us for a 15 minute time put their creativity to work and build for a very special New Year’s Eve party as slot to read to a dog. GRADES K-5. awesome Lego creations. No registration we celebrate twelve hours early! There will GINGERBREAD HOUSE PARTY be activities, stories, and food for the required! GRADES K-5. whole family! FAMILY PROGRAM. BABY & TODDLER EXPLORATION TIME Mon | Dec 16 | 6-7pm Picture this: three huge tables decked out Wed | Dec 11 | 6-7pm with everything you need to make the Stop in at any time during this hour-long Don’t forget to order your coolest gingerbread house anyone's ever sensory experience! Babies and toddlers seen! Not enough for you? How about we holiday travel kits, can play and explore our various sensory add hot cocoa and some cookies into the grandparent kits or stations that will encourage your little mix? Show off your creativity at this one's curiosity and sense of wonder boredom buster kits to program for students in grades 4-8. through touch, sight and sound. BABIES enhance your holiday Registration is limited! Please bring a box AND TODDLERS, WITH CAREGIVER. season with materials to to transport your creation home. keep the family happy! TWEENS GRADES 4-8.
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Adult Programs FRENCH CONVERSATION Wednesdays | 1-2pm You are invited to join Anne Marie Salih, a native speaker, to practice French speaking skills. This group is for individuals who have a basic knowledge of French. (Note: No program December 4.) WRITE NOW! Every Friday | 10:30am-12pm Conducted by Jeanne Zell, participants enjoy writing from prompts in an encouraging and supportive atmosphere. REIKI Every Friday | 2-3:30pm Learn more about therapeutic touch and experience a relaxing, peaceful session. SAHAJA MEDITATION Every Saturday | 11am - 12pm Enjoy the silence, peace, and stress release that is always free. Newcomers welcome. ADAPTIVE ART FOR ADULTS Mon | Dec 2 | 2-4pm Learn to use stamps and other printing techniques to create one of a kind wrapping paper and cards for the holiday season in this class designed to adapt to adults with different needs. Participants will choose from a variety of shapes, symbols and colors to make unique cards and gift paper for friends and family. Participants should wear clothes they can get messy in. There is no fee for this program. When registering, please commit to
Maintain, Don’t Gain Over the Holidays How to keep a healthy weight through the holiday season
Mon | Dec 9 | 11am-12:30pm Learn how to stay on track, stay motivated and prioritize your health during the festive season without sacrificing fun and family time. Presented by health and nutrition coach, Dr. Kaylie Baker.
attending the workshop. Adults with their caregivers, please register. ADULT KNITTING CLUB Tues | Dec 3| 10am New to the hobby or have years of experience, everyone is welcome! Bring your project or come to learn. An experienced knitter will be on hand for instruction. THE POWERFUL SECRET TO DISSOLVE STRESS AND CREATE YOUR BEST HOLIDAY SEASON EVER! Tues | Dec 3| 7pm It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the tasks and things we want to do to have a meaningful holiday. This workshop, led by Board Certified Coach, Sharon Eakes, will help you make a vital shift focusing more on who you want to be during the holidays rather than what you want to do. Learn the powerful secret that will help you: stay calm; generate and hold positive, loving energy for yourself and others; choose gifts with a different mindset; and laugh with family members and generate treasured memories instead of getting annoyed. As a bonus, once you learn the secret, you can use it to improve all parts of your life, including work. Please register. INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT POWERPOINT Wed | Dec 4 | 11am-1pm This class is a basic introduction to this slide show program - excellent for creating professional presentations. Please register. INVESTMENT, RETIREMENT & TAX PLANNING FOR THE YEAR AHEAD Tues | Dec 10 | 7pm This workshop covers the investment markets and how to determine if your portfolio is structured to meet your future objectives. Get an overview of the new tax code and considerations for individual investors one year later. Individuals concerned about whether their investment portfolio is structured to be consistent with their retirement goals are likely to find this seminar useful. This program is an AAII Personal Financial Planning Special Interest Group (SIG) Presentation. 6
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GROUPS Mystery Book Group Tues | Dec 10 | 7pm The Ghost of Christmas Past by Rhys Bowen
Get Lit! A Social Cure for your Average Book Club
Tues | Dec 17 | 7pm Maybe You Should Talk To Someone by Lori Gottlieb Location: Potluck at the Library! Bring a dish to share!
Brown Bag Book Group Thurs | Dec 19 |11:30am The Wonder by Emma Donoghue Fourth Tuesday Book Group (No meeting in December.)
CONVERSATION SALON Wed | Dec 11 | 10am This engaging group of adults meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday for coffee and great discussions on timely topics. Newcomers always welcome. SENIOR IPAD/ANDROID CLUBS No meeting in December. Classes will resume in January. LET'S TALK ABOUT MURDER! TRUE CRIME DISCUSSION GROUP Mon | Dec 16 | 7pm Calling all TRUE CRIME FANS! Each month we'll pick a theme! Come with a story to share based on the theme! Local legends, unsolved mysteries, famous cases - all are welcome! December’s Theme: HOLIDAYS. Open to all adults 21+
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Donations Memorial Donations:
SPL Annual Appeal Donations:
Walter and Sally Quinn
In Memory of James C. Chaplin, IV:
AmazonSmile Foundation
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Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Sherry, Jr.
Leo and Suzy Sorice
Clearview Federal Credit Union
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Scott and Marlene Smith
Quaker Valley School Board Directors in memory of Dr. Jose Gonzales
Duffy Family
Donald and Elizabeth Spalding
Quaker Valley School Board Directors in memory of Klara Heilbrunn
Susan Duncan
Lin and Brook Swinston
James and Diana Falconi
The Psychic Vincent Sisters
Cora A. Gebhardt
Marilyn Vettorazzi
Joseph and Alice George
Kirk and Elsbeth Vincent
Marcia and David Gordon
Mark and Brenda Wert
Eileen Hutchinson
Mr. and Mrs. John Zimmerman, Jr.
Beverly McCormack in memory of Margaret and Michael McCormack In Memory of Mary Murphy: Harris and Patricia Jones William and Ann Newlin Richard and Karen Parker
Toni and Muggs Tirimacco Quaker Valley School Board Directors in memory of William Randour, Sr.
Ann D. Summerall-Jabro Joseph and Susan Kalinyak David and Pamela Lasorda Sheila Lenehan James E. Morrison, Sr. Nancy Nicalo Dan and Elaine Park
Quaker Valley School Board Directors in memory of Martha Ridgway
Partners for Quality
General Donations:
Mary Pickard
Ken and Mary Urish
Quaker Valley Rotary
Friends of Sewickley Public Library Annual Appeal Donations: Eaton Foundation Jonathan and Susan Frund Thomas and Ingrid Goff James Hamilton Margaret Scherbel
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin and Theone Paxton
The Query Club
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