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In this issue Winter Book Sale is Coming Page 2
An Evening with Author Candace Fleming
Muncha!; the Sibert-
Award-Winning Children’s/Young
Library invites all ages
Adult Author to Visit the Library
to join us for a
World Affairs Council Hosts Discussion Page 2
Author Candace Fleming is the versatile
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including the Los Angeles Times Book Prize
and acclaimed author of more than forty books for children and young adults. She is the recipient of many literary awards,
honored The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of the Russian Empire; Boston Globe/Horn Book Award-winning biography, The Lincolns; the bestselling picture book, Muncha! Muncha!
Award-winning Giant Squid; and the beloved Boxes for Katje. The Sewickley Public
discussion with author Candace Fleming on Monday, February 10 from 7:00-8:00pm. Fleming will discuss her titles, Ben Franklin's In My Bathroom and Eleanor Roosevelt's in My Garage, with a book signing to follow. Penguin Bookshop will provide a selection of Candace Fleming books for sale at the event, with pre-orders available online. Registration is required for this event.
Teen Battle of the Books 2020
World Affairs Council Brings Panel Discussion to Library
The Teen Battle of the Books is this
The library is pleased to welcome back the
month! Registered teams contend for
World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh to host a
ultimate bragging rights in this trivia
Community Panel Discussion of
competition designed to encourage
representatives from the United States Army
literacy and teamwork. All Battles are
War College Eisenhower Series Program - an
held at Quaker Valley Middle School ’s
annual program that examines current national
Auditorium.
security and military issues - on Wednesday,
Dates are as follows:
February 5th f ro m 7:00 - 8:45pm.
6th Grade – Tuesday, February 18th
A team of experts from the United States Army and Air Force will
at 7:00pm
discuss "Tackling Global Threats: Challenges Facing National
7th & 8th Grade – Wednesday,
Security." The visiting panelists will brief the audience on a
February 19th at 7:00pm
variety of issues including national security crisis, promoting
High School – Wednesday,
enduring security relationships with allies, mandatory national
February 26th at 6:30pm
service, and the future of warfare in space. Immediately
Visit the SPL Teen Page for booklists or more info at sewickleylibrary.org/teen.
following the presentations, the representatives from the Army War College will engage in dialogue with the audience on these issues. Seating is limited for this event.
Stock Up at the Winter Book Sale
2019 Tax Forms
Gear up for some great reading during
a discounted rate of $0.05/page. The PA Department of Revenue
these grey & gloomy winter days! The
has discontinued printing tax forms in bulk, which means SPL will
Friends of the Sewickley Public Library ’s
not have a supply to distribute. Federal Tax forms are also limited
Winter Book Sale has you covered with
this year. Please see a Reference Librarian if you need assistance
fiction and non-fiction books, children’s
finding the online forms or if you have any questions.
Library users can once again print any tax forms or instructions at
books, movies, music and more! The Friends of the Sewickley Public Library's Winter Book Sale will be held: Friday, February 7
from 9am - 5:30pm Saturday, February 8 from 9am - 4:30pm Sunday, February 9 from 1 - 3:30pm For an extra savings, Sunday is Bag Day – shoppers can fill one of the provided bags with as many items as they can fit for only $5! All proceeds benefit the Sewickley Public Library of the Quaker Valley School District.
QVSD’s Kindergarten Roundup The Quaker Valley School District ’s Kindergarten Roundup provides an opportunity for parents and children to lay the groundwork for a successful kindergarten experience. Registration is now open for students entering kindergarten in the fall of 2020. Children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2020, are eligible to register for the event which takes place February 18 - 21, 2020. Parents or caregivers can schedule an appointment for one of the days during the event at w w w .q v sd .org . On the scheduled night, parents or caregivers and prospective students will meet with teachers, school officials and representatives, and a librarian to take care of enrollment details and ensure student
readiness. More information can be found at w w w .q v s d.org .
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Children’s Programs BABIES & BOOKS Tuesdays | 9:30 am, 10:30 am & 1:00 pm A half hour of nursery and action rhymes, books and songs for children up to 24 months, with an adult. 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.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Thursdays | 9:30 am & 1:30 pm Ages 3 ½ - 5 without a caregiver, meet for 45 minutes of 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 learn STEAM concepts. BIRTH - AGE 6.
Please register for the following programs, unless otherwise noted. Register online at: www.sewickleylibrary.org/kids AMERICAN GIRL SATURDAY: CHRISSA Sat | Feb 1 | 1-2:30pm Meet the 2009 American Girl of the Year Chrissa. Let’s watch American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong (NR) and decorate a cupcake together. GRADES K-5.
one's curiosity and sense of wonder through touch, sight, and sound. No registration required. BABIES AND TODDLERS, WITH ADULT. PARACHUTE PLAY Fri | Feb 14 | 11-11:30am VALENTINE’S CRAFTS Thirty minutes of activities that includes Wed | Feb 5 | 6-7:15pm music, creative movement, and fun - all Let’s celebrate Valentine’s Day at with one colorful parachute! AGES 2-5, the Library! We’ll make homemade WITH ADULT. valentines cards and crafts for DOG TALES family and friends with a variety of Sun | Feb 16 | 2-3pm fun materials like lace, doilies, fancy Certified Therapy Dogs LOVE to be read to! paper and more! GRADES K-3. Come pick out a picture book of your FAMILY STORYTIME AT OHIO TOWNSHIP choice and snuggle up with a furry reading NATURE CENTER companion. Join us for a 15-minute time Mondays | Feb 10 & 24 | 10-10:45am slot to read to a dog. GRADES K-5. Sewickley Public Library is hosting a family EVENING BLOCK PARTY storytime at the Ohio Township Nature Tues |Feb 18 | 5:30-8pm Center. There will be stories, songs and It’s an Evening Block Party! Join us anytime crafts for the whole family. No Registration during this event to PLAY, BUILD, and Required. FAMILY PROGRAM. LEARN at the library. No registration CHESS CLUB required. AGES BIRTH - 6, WITH Sun | Feb 9 | 2-3pm CAREGIVER. Kings, Queens, Rooks, Knights, Bishops and BABIES & BOOKS – EVENING EDITION Pawns everywhere for everyone to play! Thurs | Feb 20 | 6:30-7pm Beginners to advanced players welcome. Join us for Babies & Books in the evening! Bring your chess set if you’re able. Nursery and action rhymes, books, and GRADES K-5. songs for children up to 24 months, with LEGO CLUB adult. Please, no older children. No Tues | Feb 11 | 6-6:30pm registration required. CHILDREN BIRTH TO Lego Party! Children will be encouraged to 24 MONTHS. put their creativity to work and build FAMILY YOGA awesome Lego creations. No registration Fri | Feb 21 | 11-11:45am required. GRADES K-5. Join us for yoga and stories. Bring your BABY & TODDLER EXPLORATION TIME yoga mat or a beach towel and wear comfy Wed | Feb 12 | 6-7pm clothes. FAMILY PROGRAM. Stop in at any time during this hour-long ADAPTIVE STORYTIME sensory experience. Babies and toddlers Sat | Feb 22 | 2-2:45pm can play and explore our various sensory Sensory storytime is an inclusive, stations that will encourage your little educational, and interactive program that 3
can be enjoyed by all children, but it is especially for children with sensory integration challenges and autism spectrum disorders. We will engage the children through movement, music, stories and sensory activities. PRESCHOOLERS & THEIR FAMILIES. BALLET STORYTIME Sun | Feb 23 | 2-3pm Come get a glimpse into the world of ballet and the story of Swan Lake! Join us to learn about ballet as we listen to the story of Swan Lake, make a ballet craft, and learn a few steps, too! GRADES K-5. PJ DANCE PARTY Tues | Feb 25 | 6-6:30pm Wear your PJ’s to the library and show off your favorite dance moves. No registration required. FAMILY PROGRAM. YOGA & MINDFULNESS FOR CHILDREN & TWEENS Thurs | Feb 27 | 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. SUPER SCIENCE Fri | Feb 28 | 11-11:45am Preschool program that pairs books with hands-on experiences to engage and interest children through active, scientific learning. While using observation and critical thinking, children and parents will explore different scientific concepts. AGES 3-5, WITH ADULT.
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Adult Programs FRENCH CONVERSATION Every Wednesday | 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. 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 are always welcome and may join us at 10:30 a.m. for an introduction to the meditative process ADULT KNITTING CLUB Tues | Feb 4| 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.
Stamp with Nicole Tues | Feb 11 | 10am-12pm Gray skies outside? Not in the library! We're celebrating birthdays this month! They're the most often-sent greeting and you can be prepared with a stash of cards, all made by YOU. Sequins, balloons, lemons, and poppies - we'll work with all that and more to create four colorful cards with envelopes. Make your birthday card the favorite received this year! Class size is limited. $15 materials fee. Registration required.
CONVERSATION SALON Wed | Feb 5 | 10am This engaging group of adults now meets on the FIRST Wednesday of the month for coffee and great discussions on timely topics. Newcomers always welcome. WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL: “COMMUNITY PANEL DISCUSSION” Wed | Feb 5 | 7-8:45pm (See page 2 for more details.) GETTING STARTED WITH GOOGLE DOCS, SHEETS, SLIDES, AND FORMS Wed | Feb 12 | 11am-1pm Learn the basics of creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with the free options from Google. Please register. SENIOR IPAD/IPHONE CLUB Wed | Feb 19 | 11am-12:30pm We welcome all who are interested in expanding their knowledge of iPads and iPhones. Bring your own device if you already own one. Please register. SENIOR ANDROID CLUB Wed | Feb 19 | 1:30-3pm For anyone interested in becoming more comfortable with and learning some tips and tricks to using your Android devices (Samsung, LG, Google Pixel, Sony). Please bring your device if you already own one. Please register. ED TALKS: HOW DNA MAKES US WHO WE ARE Thurs | Feb 20 | 7-8:30pm Come learn about the fascinating makeup of human DNA and the ways in which our genes can impact environmental influences and vice versa. Presented by Edward Schroth, biology, ecology and environmental science educator. Please register. SEWICKLEY QUERY CLUB Mon | Feb 24 | 7-9pm Everyone is invited to the Query Club’s 2019-2020 season of learning. Enjoy the stimulating papers and discussion generated by this season’s topic, “Music, Musicians and Their Times.” Refreshments will be served. The evening’s presentations include: “Ludwig van Beethoven and the Romantic Era” by Lynne Schneider and “The Economic Challenges Facing Symphony Orchestras” by Connor Cogswell. New Date!
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GROUPS Mystery Book Group Tues | Feb 11 | 7pm Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee by Casey Cep Get Lit! A Social Cure for your Average Book Club
Tues | Feb 18 | 7pm A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum Location: Pizza Roma, Sewickley
Brown Bag Book Group Thurs | Feb 20 |11:30am Henry, Himself by Stewart O’Nan Fourth Tuesday Book Group Tues | Feb 25 | 7pm Rules of Civility by Amor Towles
LET'S TALK ABOUT MURDER! TRUE CRIME DISCUSSION GROUP Mon | Feb 24 | 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! February’s Theme: LOVE HURTS . Open to all adults 21+ MANAGING YOUR DIGITAL PHOTOS Wed | Feb 26 | 11am-1pm Overwhelmed by all of the pictures on your phone or computer? Learn tips to manage your digital photo collections from organizing to saving back ups! Please register.
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Donations Memorial Donations: Jean P. Sebolt in memory of Mr. Bischak
R. Tony and Rita Eichelberger Stephen Oliphant and Judith Roscow in memory of Dorothy Oliphant
In Memory of Dr. Robert Doebler: Martha Farkasovsky Jean P. Sebolt
Wayne Murphy in memory of Carol Perkovich
Elsie Lewis
G. Whitney Snyder Charitable Fund to launch the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program Ken and Mary Urish
Jean P. Sebolt in memory of Vincent Ricciardi
Jean P. Sebolt in memory of
Phil McCaffrey and 3R Prep
William Vasiladiotis in memory of Lyn Ryan Vasiladiotis
Giving Tuesday Donations: Lawrence and Priscilla Castner Arthur and Susan Craft Stan and Margery Denver
In Memory of Diane Marx:
Gary Havranek
Honor Donations:
Roger and Jennifer Dickhans
Kathe Barge of Howard Hanna in
Norman and Linda Diebold
The Mutual Investment Club of
honor of clients John and Tierney Trevor and Michele Edwards
Koppel
Barnes
Mary Harrington
John and Josephine Harmon in Jean P. Sebolt in memory of Garnet Marie Mazur
honor of Larry and Priscilla
Sadie Kroeck
Castner
Norman Mast
Christine Yockel in honor of Jean P. Sebolt in memory of Mary McDade
Emily Fear Terry and Marilyn Newton in honor Robert Loucks in honor of
Milana Bizic
Ulrich and Roswitha Krauskop’s
Dr. Richard Bowers and Ms.
U.S. Citizenship
Miriam Rader
Robert and Mary Ann Owens Gary and Suzanne Swegal
of Bernard John In Memory of Mary Murphy:
Joe and Richelle Klug
Richard and Karen Parker and
Robert Thaw and Barbara Cooley Thaw Gregory and Nancy Todd SPL Annual Appeal Donations: Clifford and Susan Aleshire
Sharon Cowden
Family in honor of Mr. and Mrs.
Brian and Rachel Allen
Ann Dickson
Martin McDaniel's 50th Wedding
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Thomas and Jennifer Hay
Anniversary
Ahmed Aziz and Diana Lalich
Scott and Heather Newton
Bruce and Martha Smith in honor of Anne Battaglia
Terry and Marilyn Newton
Dr. Charles and Mrs. Carolyn
Todd and Valerie Carter
Oliver and Mary Kay Poppenberg
Schade
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Thom and Bett Roberts
James and Patty Cavalier
Jean P. Sebolt
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Blair Chan
Charles Smith and Laura
Book Lovers Never Sleep Alone
William and Jamie Chappell
Vassamillet
Jack Buncher Foundation
Mrs. Margaret O. Childs
Robert and Karen Steup
James C. Chaplin IV Charitable Fund
Ira Cohen and Judith Small
William Vasiladiotis
of The Pittsburgh Foundation
Joseph and Sallyann Cortese
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