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In this issue Students Can Access More Through Sora Page 2
The Great Backyard Bird Count Page 3 Planning Your Next Garden? Page 5
Sewickley Public Library Rated 3-Star Library 2020
program attendance, public internet computer use, Wi-Fi session use and use of online databases. Over 5,600+ libraries qualified to be
rated this year. SPL is one of only 262
National Designation Awarded for libraries nationwide to receive the honor, Success In Public Service Every public library is a star to the community it serves. Library Journal’s
and one of only 7 libraries in
Pennsylvania to achieve the designation.
Star Library Ratings spotlight the best of
The library attributes this success to its
the best across America, and the
focus on customer service. Our library
Sewickley Public Library is fortunate to
patrons and community are at the
join in the rankings.
forefront of everything we do. We are
The ratings are determined by measuring areas of library usage, including: physical circulation, circulation
of electronic materials, library visits,
grateful to serve the Quaker Valley community and are committed to continuing to provide materials and services that help our community thrive.
Battle of the Books … with a Twist The Battle of the Books is back with a new twist….it’s BOB BINGO! Open to anyone in 4th and 5th grades, this year’s BOB is an individual event. BINGO cards filled with
Get More from Sora with SPL
reading challenges will be available each
Did you know that all students in the Quaker Valley School District have access
month. Read suggested books from the list or
to Sora by OverDrive? This student-focused reading app gets age-appropriate
select books to read on your own, get a
ebooks and audiobooks directly into the hands of students from grades K-12.
BINGO, write your titles down, and submit an
In addition, the Sora app gives all students access to the public library’s ebook
collections, too. Simply add the Sewickley Public Library to your student’s list of libraries in the Sora app when logged into their account. Users will be able to search both their school & Allegheny County’s digital collections, check out items, and read materials all through one app. Students don’t even need to
entry! Every BINGO earns you chances to win prizes! You can get multiple BINGOS on the same card. Monthly Prizes & Grand Prizes for both grade levels. Please register for this program at sewickleylibrary.org/kids.
have a library card! They can access the collection with their school login. The best part? There are never any late fees for digital materials. When an item is due, it disappears from your child’s device. Questions? Contact us at 412-741-0937.
Virtual Tech & Resume Cafes Meet with a librarian one-on-one via Zoom. Get tech questions answered or
Let SPL Surprise You this V -Day
advice on how to create, update, or
Let Sewickley Public Library staff surprise you this February with a Valentine’s-
enhance your resume and/or cover letter.
themed Surprise Box that is sure to please! Our surprise boxes include two
Don't have a webcam? We can still meet
books and one DVD from the library’s collection for you to enjoy. We also add a
virtually using our equipment at the library.
bunch of fun stuff you can keep! Surprise boxes are open to ALL-AGES! Sign up
Click the Virtual Assistance tab on our
to receive yours at www.tiny.cc/febsurprisebox.
website to schedule your appointment today or call 412-741-6920.
Friends’ Raffle Perfect for V-Day The Friends of the Sewickley Public Library host a monthly raffle giveaway to raise funds for the library. The latest gift card prize-package comes just in time for Valentine's Day and includes the following gift cards: $100 Andora, $75 Mambo Italia, $75 Cafe Notte, $50 Goodfellas, and $25 Crazy Mocha. Round out
Help Your Child Get An Early Start Help your child build a love of reading from an early age with the 1,000 Books Before
the gift with a Valentine-themed dessert tray
Kindergarten program. Read along with
from Ultimate Pastry (valued at $30) and $50 to
your child, track titles & earn incentives
use toward a flower arrangement from
along the way! Find out more at
Cuttings! Tickets can be purchased online by
sewickleylibrary.org/1000books.
visiting the Friends’ Raffle page at fospl.rallyup.com.
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4TH & 5TH GRADE BATTLE OF THE BOOKS BINGO
Go Kit! Supplies & instructions are included. Kits are geared toward Pre-K -
CHILDREN’S ZOOM BOOK CLUB Tues | Feb 23 | 4:30pm
Daily in February (See page 2 for program details!)
Grade 2. Available while supplies last. First come, first served.
WINTER FUN CRAFT TO-GO KITS Mondays | Feb 1, 8 & 22 Stop by the Children’s Department to pick up a special Winter Fun themed Craft To-
THE GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT STORYTIME WITH ALT Fri | Feb 5 | 11am Join us for a special YouTube storytime
Zoom Book Club Discussion Love to read? Join our new Children’s Zoom Book Club! It’s Battle of the Books
2021 WINTER READING PROGRAM Why let summer have all the fun? Join the Kids 2021 Winter Reading Program and log your reading minutes for your chance to win our Grand Prize for each age group, Babies, Read to Me and Independent Readers. Set your own goal or a family goal of reading minutes between January 19 – March 27. Log your entries online by entering the minutes you read each day. You can read anything whether it’s your favorite board book, picture book or a chapter book, read to your siblings or with your family. The more you read, the more chances you have to win! Visit sewickleylibrary.org/kids to get started.
with Allegheny Land Trust all about the Great Backyard Bird Count. We’ll read stories about birds, learn about counting birds we see, and make a birdfeeder for your own backyard! Register for the program online, then call the Children’s
season, and our Book Club is getting into the fun. Join other 4th and 5th graders who are participating in Battle of the Books Bingo to discuss the best books participants have read so far, and any suggestions for other books to read to help earn that Bingo. Please register. Grades 3-5. FAMILY FRIDAYS: CRAFT/STEM BAGS
Department to arrange a kit pick-up starting on 2/3 at 10am to pick up your supplies. Limited Availability. Family Program, please register.
Fri | Feb 26 |10am Join us for this new family STEM program! Enjoy a short virtual Storytime on YouTube then work together on a STEM activity and craft at your own pace! We’ll 1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN include instructions and supplies that you CRAFT & ZOOM can work on together as a family. We’ll Fri | Feb 12 | 11am on Zoom (Craft bag pick-up starting Friday, Feb 5 at also include some extras to make your 10am) Let’s zoom into Kindergarten with project unique to your family! Register online, then call the this very special virtual storytime with a craft, stories & songs supporting our new Children’s Department to Early Literacy program 1,000 Books Before arrange a kit pick-up starting Kindergarten! Register for this program online to reserve a craft bag, then call the Children’s Dept. to arrange your kit pickup starting on 2/5. Join us for this Zoom Storytime on Feb. 12th at 11am when we will use the craft items from the bag. Limited space, please register.
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CONVERSATION SALON Wed | Feb 3| 10am All are welcome to join this engaging group of adults virtually for great discussions. Newcomers always welcome! If you're interested in joining the conversation on Zoom, please register. SPL KNITTERS GROUP Wed | Feb 3 & 17 | 10:30am-12pm New to the hobby or have years of experience, everyone is welcome! Join us for an online meeting to work on current projects or come to learn. An experienced knitter will be on hand for instruction. Email us at sewickley@einetwork.net for the link. PLANNING YOUR NEXT GARDEN Wed | Feb 3 - Mar 17 | 7pm Join Allegheny County Master Gardener Glen Bupp as he presents a five-part series of virtual Zoom programs about what you need to know in the garden. Each of these programs focuses on a different topic from planning your planting to Fall preparations. These programs will be presented in a live Zoom format and you will have the opportunity to ask questions. Please register. Sign up for just one session or join us for all sessions. 2/3 – Seed Starting 2/17 – Plant Maintenance 3/3 – Pest Management 3/17 – Fall Preparations THE OASIS Thurs | Feb 4 - 25 | 7-8pm The Oasis is a space to share and reflect upon inspirational quotations gleaned from the World’s Scriptures and other wise sources. Bring your quotations or share ours. (No politics, please). All are welcome to join for an hour of spiritual refreshment on Thursdays evenings via Zoom. For
more information, contact Judith at judith_washington@yahoo.com.
kit starting at 10am. Available first come, first served. While supplies last.
FRENCH CONVERSATION Thurs | Feb 4 - 25 | 2pm Join Anne-Marie Salih, a native French speaker, in this online discussion group to improve your French conversational skills. This group is for individuals who have a basic knowledge of French. Register online.
VIRTUAL TECH MEETUP Wed | Feb 10 & 24 | 1-2pm Drop in for a virtual meetup where we can discuss your tech questions and issues and work to find solutions. No matter your tech skills, drop in and discuss your questions about your computers, phones, and tablets. Get the link on our Event Calendar.
WRITE NOW! Fri | Feb 5 - 26 | 10am-12pm Participants enjoy writing from prompts in an encouraging and supportive virtual atmosphere. Please register. BOOK BUZZ: REFERENCE LIBRARIAN VIDEO BOOK REVIEWS Sun | Feb 7 - 28 | 12pm Video book reviews and discussions from our Reference Librarians. Watch a new video every Sunday at noon on our YouTube channel! KNOW YOUR HISTORY SERIES Mon | Feb 8 & 22 | 6pm Interested in how to research local history and genealogy in Sewickley? Watch our new video series every other Monday through March 22 on our YouTube channel. Each video focuses on unique local history resources and collections in the Sewickley area and how you can use them to do your own research! We partner with library staff and local historical organization representatives to present this series. DIY CRAFTS FOR ADULTS Tues | Feb 9 & 23 | 10am Want to try a new DIY project? Grab one of our DIY Crafts for Adults kits! Find the supplies & instructions you need inside our kits to make your own craft project at home. Stop by the curbside pickup table to get your
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LET’S TALK ABOUT MURDER Mon | Feb 22 | 7pm Calling all TRUE CRIME FANS! Join us virtually to talk about murder and other crimes. Each month we'll pick a theme; come with a story to share based on the theme! February’s Theme: CRIMES OF PASSION. No need to register. Find the link on our Event Calendar.
VIRTUAL BOOK GROUPS Get Lit! Book Club Tues | Feb 16 | 7pm The Enlightenment Of The Greengage Tree by Shokoofeh Azar Brown Bag Book Group Thurs | Feb 18 | 11am The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom Fourth Tuesday Book Group Tues | Feb 23 | 7pm Love and Ruin by Paula McLain
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2:00 French Convo
10:30 Adult Knitting Club
4:00 Virtual Gaming
11:00 Backyard Bird Count ST
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Read Your Way Through Winter
with your family. The more you read, the more chances you
Sign up for the Winter Reading Program now through March 27th
awarded at all age levels.
have to win prizes! Grand prizes are
Use the Beanstack App to track
The 2021 Winter Reading Program is officially underway!
your reading sessions, earn
Haven’t registered yet? There is still plenty of time to sign-up
milestone badges, and access
for this at-your-own pace reading challenge.
your account details. You can
From babies through seniors - all ages are invited to
even use the app to manage
participate in the program, which encourages individuals and
your family’s accounts all at once
families to enjoy reading for the sheer love of it. Set your own
& log reading sessions for all
reading goals and log the minutes you read between
readers at the same time.
January 19 - March 27. You can read anything - whether it’s
Visit www.sewickleylibrary.org/winter
your favorite book, an audiobook, the newspaper or stories
to get started today!
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