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The library will be CLOSED on Monday, February 21 in observance of Presidents’ Day.
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Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover Go on a Blind Date this February - with a Book! The Sewickley Public Library Adult Department is bringing back the Blind Date with a Book challenge. Take a book home without knowing its title. Is it love at first sentence? Maybe you need several reading sessions to know if you’re
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compatible. Will you find your perfect book match? How it works: Stop by the display in the library lobby and read the brief descriptions on the front of the book
wrappers. Don’t peek! Choose one to take home and check it out. Don't forget a "Rate Your Date" bookmark!
After you've checked out the book, unwrap it to officially meet your date. Give the book a chance but if things don't work out, simply return it. No hard feelings. Fill out your "Rate Your Date" bookmark and return it with your book. We want to hear all the details! The Blind Date with a Book display will be available February 1 - 14, 2022. Go ahead...take a chance on love. (For details about the Teen Blind Date with
a Book program, see page 3!)
WINTER READING PROGRAM Jan 18 - March 26
FIRST CHAPTER FRIDAYS Fri | Feb 4 & 18 | 4pm
Join the 2022 Winter Reading Program and log your reading for chances to win great prizes. Separate challenges for
On First Chapter Fridays sit back, listen, and use your imagination as the first chapter of a book is read to you in this
Babies & Toddlers (0-5 years old) and Kids (5-11 years old). Learn more on page 8!
new edition to our virtual programming. Classics, popular fiction, new arrivals, and more will be included in this new
PRE-SCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE FOR PARENTS
virtual read aloud program. You just might find your next favorite book! Visit our YouTube channel on Friday at
Thurs | Feb 3 | 6:30-8pm (Rescheduled date) Parents interested in learning more about pre-schools,
4:00 PM to listen to the first chapter of a children’s book.
childcare centers, and kindergartens in the Quaker Valley area are invited to attend our annual Open House.
ACLA SPOTLIGHT: DANCE THE STORY: PETER PAN Mon | Feb 7 | 6pm
Representatives from these facilities will be available to answer questions about their programs. This is a unique
Learn basic ballet steps and movement concepts through the beloved story of Peter Pan! Best for children ages Pre-K
opportunity for area parents to to 5th grade. Caregivers are welcome to investigate educational opportunities for dance along with us! Brought to you by their children. Fall registration for many the Allegheny County Library Association of these schools begins in February. Stop in to meet the teachers and learn about your options. No registration required.
& Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Virtual program. Registration required. TWEEN CRAFT - TAKE AND MAKE Wed | Feb 9 | starting at 9am Stop into the Children's Department and ask at the desk for this month's Take and Make Craft! Supplies and instructions are included. For children 3rd grade and up, please. Available while supplies last. WINTER CRAFT TO-GO KITS Sat | Feb 12 & 26 | starting at 9am Stop by the Children’s Department to pick up a Winter themed Craft To-Go Kit! Supplies and instructions are included. These kits are geared for children preschool to 2nd Grade. Available while supplies last.
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CHECK OUT THESE SPECIAL KITS! We are excited to announce that we are once again lending special kits and educational packs! Available kits include: 8 American Girl Doll Kits – Addy, Felicity, Julie, Kit, Logan, Luciana, Mary Ellen, or Melody These kits include each named doll, plus sleepover essentials like a bed, blanket, hairbrush, and diary! 2 Nature Backpacks – Birds & Pollinators Nature Backpacks include information about local parks, nature guides, and special tools to get started bird watching and identifying different pollinators. 3 Preschool Grab Bags – Birds, Opposites & Multicultural Ideal for 3-5 year-olds, kits include 4 books, 1 preschool plaything, and a parent tip sheet on the topic 2 Oral Health Kits Help introduce concepts for good oral health habits early with this kit. All kits check out for one week. Stop by the Children’s Department for more details and availability.
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BOOK GROUPS Now meeting at the library!
SPL KNITTERS GROUP
FEBRUARY CARDMAKING CLASS
Wed | Feb 2 & 16 | 10:30am-12pm
Tues | Feb 8 | 1-3pm
New to the hobby or have years of
This is better than Hallmark, because
experience, everyone is welcome! Join us
these cards will be made by YOU! Cozy
in the library to work on current projects
up to the table and prepare to amaze
or come to learn tips.
yourself with these super-cute cards.
Mystery Book Group
TAKE A WISE WALK
Tues | Feb 8 | 7pm The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
Thurs | Feb 3-24 | 9:30-11:30am By popular demand, the Wise Walk
Brown Bag Book Group
program will continue year-round! Wise
Thurs | Feb 17 | 11:30am The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain
Walks is ideal for active 50+ adults who are interested in a lively social exercise program. Meet at the library and walk
Romance Readers Group
between 1-3 miles before returning to
Thurs | Feb 17 | 7pm When August Ends by Penelope Ward
no need to sign up and new walkers are
Fourth Tuesday Book Group Tues | Feb 22 | 7pm This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger
the library for a healthy snack. There is
always welcome! FRENCH CONVERSATION Thurs | Feb 3-24 | 2-3pm Do you have an intermediate knowledge of French? Are you looking to improve your conversational skills? Join us for a discussion! This group meets in-person and online. Please register for the Zoom link.
Participants enjoy writing from prompts in an encouraging and supportive virtual atmosphere. Participants who can't meet
All are welcome to join this engaging group of adults in-person or virtually for great discussions. Newcomers always welcome! If you're interested in joining the conversation on Zoom, please register online. No registration necessary for in-person attendance.
online can attend in the library's Conference Room to be connected to the virtual meeting. Please register. INTRO TO GOOGLE DOCS Mon | Feb 7 | 6:30pm Learn how to use Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Forms as an easy free alternative to Microsoft Office. Space is limited. Registration required.
Virtual option available
The class includes all the materials needed to make something unique to give to someone special. Nicole Steele will lead you step-by-step, so there is nothing to fear! For maximum fun, this class is limited to 5, so register now to hold your spot. Materials fee of $10 is payable at the class. Registration required. TECH ASSISTANCE MEETUPS Wed | Feb 9 | 12-2pm Drop in at the library for help with your phone or tablet device from one of our librarians. No need to register. 12pm - Help with iPhones/iPads 1pm - Help with Android Devices Tues | Feb 15 | 10am
Fri | Feb 4-25| 10am-12pm
Wed | Feb 2| 10am
Valentine's Day, and all-occasion card.
DIY CRAFTS FOR ADULTS
WRITE NOW!
CONVERSATION SALON
You'll make one each: a birthday,
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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. While supplies last. (Continued on page 5)
SCAMS: IDENTIFYING AND AVOIDING SCAMS
LET’S TALK ABOUT MURDER Mon | Feb 28 | 7pm
Wed | Feb 23 | 1-2 PM Calling all True Crime fans! Join us to talk Have you or someone you know ever about murder and other crimes. Come been the target of a scam? This program with a story to share based on this is intended to help you avoid and identify month’s theme: BAD ROMANCE. No some of the most common scams need to register. Meets in-person in the targeting adults today. These include: Community Room & virtually via Zoom identify theft, imposter scams, charity scams, work at home scams, and more. This program is presented with
resources that are part of the FTC’s Pass It On program. Please register.
stimulating papers and discussion generated by this season’s topic, The American West. Refreshments will be served during an intermission. The papers to be presented include: “Ansel Adams” by Susan Sour and “California Gold Rush” by Lynne Schneider.
with this link: www.tiny.cc/ltamjan22 SEWICKLEY QUERY CLUB Mon | Feb 28 | 7-9pm All are invited to the Sewickley Query Club’s 2021-2022 season. Enjoy the
Natural Forms: an Invitation to Appreciate and Protect Our World
Thank You Jack Buncher Foundation!
Artwork by Suzanne Watters January 15 - February 28, 2022
Sewickley Public Library was recently
Sewickley artist Suzanne Watters has always had an interest in creative
funds from the Jack Buncher Foundation
experimentation. She has taken many art classes throughout her life, and she has a
totaling $9,241.29 as a result of our Love
master's degree in 20th century art history. Suzanne is inspired by nature, and she
Your Library efforts this past September.
considers it to be one of the best teachers. Her work has been shown at a number of
We came in 6th place out of all libraries in
regional galleries, and it is included in a few corporate art collections. She is one of
Allegheny County behind CLP Main, CLP
notified that we will receive matching
the founders and co-chairs of the local community group, Sustainable Sewickley, and her art reflects and supports that work. In her life and in her work, Suzanne aims to raise awareness about environmental issues, in particular climate change. Often she does this visually by going out into nature and recording her impressions in her painting, by which she hopes to encourage the viewer to be mindful and to notice the details of their own surroundings. These paintings showcase the artist’s interest in presenting beautiful color combinations and her love of natural forms. The most important aspect of Suzanne Watters’ work is that she integrates images from the natural world in a call to not only appreciate it, but to preserve and protect it.
Homestead, Western Allegheny, Northland, and Shaler, respectively. The Buncher Foundation is also generously providing an additional $5,000 donation to every participating library, bringing our match total to $14,241.29. Thank you to the Jack Buncher Foundation for providing these matching funds to all participating Allegheny County Libraries each year; and a big thank you to the donors who participated with a gift in September to help unlock these funds.
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Memorial Gifts: Claude Whalen In Memory of Rick Barber In Memory of Richard K. Brandt: Bernard and Ashley John Terry and Marilyn Newton Charles Smith and Laura Vassamillet Lois Madden James and Joetta Martin In Memory of Phil and Josephine Eonta In Memory of Kenneth E. Johns, Jr: Book Lovers Never Sleep Alone Dr. Joseph Marrone and Donna Mitchell Mrs. Joan W. Murdoch William H. Logsdon In Memory of Carroll Colbert Logsdon Sharon A. Mertz In Memory of Elaine Mertz McClellan David and Ginny Monroe In Memory of Mary Murphy Cyndi Reiser In Memory of Ann Cibulas Puskaric
Honor Gifts: Jack and Josie Harmon In Honor of Larry and Priscilla Castner Terry and Marilyn Newton In Honor of Bernard "BJ" John Heather Dengel In Honor of Jayne Keffer's Birthday
Bruce and Martha Smith In Honor of Carolyn Schade The Podroskey Family In Honor of Hunter & Everly Southwood's 6th Birthday Alice A. Davis In Honor of Geri Welden
David and Karen Graham Charlie and Kitty Gross Rob and Debbie Guild Arthur and Lilla Hallett Tom and Nell Hartley Lawrence Hitchins Lois Holt Julian Neiser Rebecca Hulme Denise Ombres Charles and Cordelia Jacobs Kimberly Jehle Tom and Cathie Johnson Jennifer Keating Russell Keith Craig and Mary Kirsch Kathy Kruse Thomas Lechner George and Betsey Linge Barbara Frazer Lowe Joseph Luther Jonathan and Sally Maloney Mary T. Mannion Michael Matre Christopher and Mara McClain Lauren McLeod Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McConomy Joyce M. McCormick Daniel and Caroline Mengon Jerry and Terri Mercadante Chris and Terri Modic John and Betty Moraca Randi Morgan and Jordan Garber Suzanne Morgan Bill and Natalie Mueller Dan and Patty Nadler Julian Neiser Van and Karen Nickell Marty O'Brien and Lisa Gordon Stephen Oliphant and Judith Roscow John Orndorff
SPL Gifts: Rachel and Brian Allen Elizabeth Andrews Yoshio Arai Rita M. Bean James Bouchard Patrick and Linda Bould Richard Bowers and Miriam Rader David Boyd & Associates Matthew and Leslie Braksick W.S. and Beth Brown Jack Buncher Foundation Todd and Valerie Carter Larry and Priscilla Castner Jacqueline P. Cavalier Blair Chan William and Jamie Chappell Ira Cohen and Judith Small Dr. John Comerci Jere and Sharon Cowden Jim and Lynn Cunningham Mark Davia Steve and Amelia Dean Ram and Neelam Dhawan Richard and Susan Elste Kevin and Donna Flannery Janet Frissora Carol B. Furness Robert E. Garlitz Leo R. Gelb Mr. and Mrs. David L. Genter Danielle Gillespie Glen Osborne Borough Cordelia and Blaise Grabiak
Thomas and Laura Pangburn Kevin Park Mary Beth Pastorius Robert C. Patterson, Jr. Peter and Stephanie Perry Mary K. Pickard Julia A. Pitcavage Mary Jane and Joseph P. Platt Steven and Laura Powell Walter and Sally Quinn Richard Saladino Ed and Theresa Schroth Sean Sebastian Thomas Smith G. Whitney Snyder Charitable Fund Joan B. Sullivan Lin and Brook Swinston James and Heather Terrell Robert and Tina Thomas Carol Semple Thompson Ken and Mary Urish Marilyn and Joseph Vettorazzi Milagnos S. Victoria Christopher Wentz Malachy and Patty Whalen Allen Wolfert and Adrienne Young Bridget Yeager
Friends of SPL Gifts: Barbara W. Bonnett Larry and Priscilla Castner Greg and Margot Curran Ken and Nancy House Dr. Joseph Marrone and Donna Mitchell Dave and Dorothy Pusateri Mona and Bob Riordan James and Heather Terrell Robert W. and Tina S. Thomas Jane Van Kirk
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Short Stacks Sale: 5 for $5 Bag of Books Are you hungry for something new? Are you willing to be bold and spice up your reading? If so, stop by the library between January 28 February 5 to sample the "Short Stacks" the Friends of Sewickley Library have packed up for you! Each Short Stack features one genre of five books for $5, sealed in a bag. What's in the bag? Like a good casserole, it's a surprise!
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What will tempt your taste buds? Choose from any of these Short Stack
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bags for your reading pleasure:
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passages, puzzles and more! Discover more at
Mystery Munchies History Hankering
sewickleylibrary.org/teachables.
Go ahead and kick your reading up a notch, no reservations required. It's a sweet treat, a 5 for $5 Grab and Go! How easy is that?
Borrow the Equipment You Need The library has a growing collection of
Winter Reading Program 2022
equipment available for your use, including
Why let summer have all the fun? Join the 2022 Winter Reading Program
items that can be checked out to use at home.
and log your reading for chances to win great prizes.
New equipment now available includes: Roku
Use the handy Beanstack App to log the minutes you read online
Express, Laptop Computers & Digital Projector
between January 18 – March 26, 2022. Read anything you like -
To browse what is available and request use
including magazines, ebooks, audiobooks and graphic novels.
visit sewickleylibrary.org/equipmentlibrary.
Remember it’s minutes that count, so the more you read, the more chances you have to win. The Winter Reading Program is open to all-ages and grand prizes are awarded at each age level, so everyone can get in on the fun! Visit www.sewickleylibrary.org/winter to get started.
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