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Tales & Tails: Pet Picture Contest
period will win a gift card of their choice. That
Share a Photo of Your Furry Feline or Peppy Pup to Win
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Take part in Sewickley Public Library’s Pet Picture Contest. Upload a photo of your photogenic furry friend or draw a picture of
means we have four prizes to give away! Submit your pet pictures between July 1 - July picturecontest. Then head back to the site
between July 25 - August 7 to vote for your favorite photo. You can vote for one picture in each category.
your favorite pet (or stuffed animal) and you
This fun photo contest is open
could win a $25 gift card to Three Dog Bakery
to all ages, while the Draw Your
in Sewickley or Chewy.com.
Pet category is open to children
The categories for consideration include: Dogs, Cats, Draw Your Pet (For Children 14 and Under), & Other Pets. The picture from each of the four categories with the most votes at the end of the voting
14 and under. Voting is open to everyone - you don’t have to submit an entry to vote. Winners will be announced mid-August!
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“TAILS & TALES” SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2021
MARY ROBERTS RINEHART NATURE PARK (1412 Beaver St)
Daily | June 7 - August 7 Hone your reading skills all summer long when you participate in our reading
In the Tall, Tall Grass by Denise Fleming
challenge! Earn prizes & incentives just for reading! Sign up at sewickleylibrary.org/summer-reading
SEWICKLEY STORYWALK Daily | June 21 - July 11 Take a stroll with the whole family through the Sewickley StoryWalks and enjoy one of five different summer nature picture books! A StoryWalk® places pages from a children’s picture book along a walking path so that
OHIO TOWNSHIP NATURE CENTER (325 Nicholson Rd) And Then Comes Summer by Tom Brenner The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.
SUMMER CRAFT TO-GO KITS Mondays | July 12, 19 & 26 | 9am Stop by the Children’s Dept. to pick up a special summer themed Craft To-Go Kit! Supplies and instructions are included. Kits are geared for children in preschool Grade 2. Available while supplies last.
children and their caregivers may enjoy nature and reading together. During your STORIES IN THE PARK visit, don’t forget to pickup your Join us for a socially-distanced family
Sewickley StoryWalk Passport! Fill out the storytime at the park. We’ll share stories, info at each of the StoryWalk stops rhymes and songs. Bring a blanket to sit during your visit and return it to the on during storytime. Masks are required library to be entered to win a special prize. The locations this session include: AUDUBON GREENWAY (160 Magee Rd)
for adults and children 3 years and older. Weather permitting. Space is limited. Registration required.
My Awesome Summer, by P. Mantis (A Nature Diary) by Paul Meisel
Henle Park - Fridays: July 9 & 23 at 10:30am
FERN HOLLOW NATURE CENTER (1901 Glen Mitchell Rd) Butterflies in the Garden by Carol Lerner
Ohio Township Nature Center Mondays: July 12, 19 & 26 at 10:30am
HENLE PARK (Beaver St & Ferry St) My Busy, Green Garden by Terry Price
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VACATION KITS, AHOY! Do you want some extra ideas to entertain (and educate) your children while traveling to your vacation getaway? Request a Vacation Kit on our website for a package of books, audiobooks, music, movies, plus our Family Vacation Fun List! Visit the kids page to fill our your request at sewickleylibrary.org/kids.
NEW EXPERIENCE KITS NOW AVAILABLE Get your free passes to nearby museums & historic sites for admission up to four visitors. Visit three new sites this summer: Quecreek Mine Rescue Site, Zelienople Historical Society (Passavant House), and Captain William Vicary Mansion. Learn more at sewickleylibrary.org/ experiencekits.
FIRST CHAPTER FRIDAYS Fridays | July 9 & 23 | 4pm
friend (or your second favorite) to the library for a sleepover. When it's time to
TWEEN CRAFT TAKE AND MAKES Fri | July 16| 10am
On First Chapter Fridays sit back, listen, and use your imagination as the first chapter of a book is read to you in this
say goodnight, give your furry friend a hug and kiss and tell them to have a fun sleepover at the library. You get to pick
Stop into the Children's Department and ask at the desk for this month's Take and Make Craft! This month we'll make tie-
new addition to our virtual up your stuffed animal on Sunday, July programming. Classics, popular fiction, 11 between 2-4pm to find out about all new arrivals, and more will be included in the fun they had. Ages 4 & up.
dye bandanas and Shrinky Dink charms! For children in 3rd grade and up, please. Available while supplies last. First come,
this new virtual read aloud program. You just might find your next favorite book! Visit our YouTube channel on Friday at
Registration required.
first served.
HELLO KINDERGARTEN
1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN
4:00 to listen to the first chapter of a children’s book.
Wed | July 14 & 28 | 10am Get ready for Kindergarten this Fall with a special Storytime visit from Mrs. Croft
VIRTUAL STORYTIME Wed | July 21 | 10am Let’s jump into Kindergarten with a very
STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER AT THE LIBRARY Sat | July 10 | drop off 10-11:30am
from Quaker Valley. Books, songs and tips to help your child get ready for Kindergarten. For children entering
special virtual storytime along with a craft, stories & songs supporting our Early Literacy program 1,000 Books Before
Drop off your favorite stuffed animal
Kindergarten in the Fall. Starting July 14 Kindergarten! Starting 7/21, stop by the & 28, stop by the library to pick up a craft library to pick up a craft bag for this bag for this storytime! Then join us on storytime! Then join us on YouTube for YouTube at 10am on both days to enjoy the program. For children entering Kindergarten in the Fall. Please register
storytime starting at 10am, where we will use the craft items from the bag for our project. For children 2-5 years old.
for the program online, to reserve an activity bag.
Please register for the program online to reserve a craft bag.
ACLA SPOTLIGHT PROGRAMS The following programs are brought to you by the Allegheny County Library Association. Register on the SPL Event Calendar, when required. WEEK 4: NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE & ALLEGHENY COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
WEATHER BALLOON LAUNCH: Tues | July 6 | 11am on Facebook Learn about how weather balloons work and teach us about weather patterns. Plus, find out more about thunderstorms and tornadoes!
at the Museum learning about their adaptations. Identify differences between reptiles and amphibians, and see if you can design some cool new habitats for our scaly friends to explore!
them successful hunters, day and night! Program also includes a live bird visitor!
WILD BY DESIGN: Wed | July 14 | 11am Join local scientists and onscreen zoo animals for bio-inspired adventure. Ages K - 8.
ART WITH THE FRICK: Tues | July 20 | 11am OR Thurs | July 22 | 11am Take a tour of the portraits at The Frick via Google Maps and then make a portrait art project. Supplies needed: paper (the thicker the better); markers, crayons or colored pencils; a small image of their head (either printed from a photograph or drawn, should be about 2” x 2”) Ages K - 8.
WEEK 5: CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER, CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY & THE NATIONAL AVIARY
OWLS: Thurs | July 15 | 11am Owls are one of the most recognizable birds on earth, yet they remain elusive to Register for the following Zoom programs. many because of their habits and behaviors. Students will learn about ROCKIN REPTILES: Mon | July 12 | owls from around the world and 11am Spend time with the live reptiles discover the adaptations that make
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BOOK GROUPS Now meeting at the library! Brown Bag Book Group Thurs | July 15 | 11:30am Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain Get Lit! Book Club Tues | July 20 | 7pm Writers & Lovers by Lily King Fourth Tuesday Book Group Tues | July 27 | 7pm The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
WRITE NOW! Fri | July 2 - 30 | 10am-12pm Participants enjoy writing from prompts in an encouraging and supportive virtual atmosphere. Please register.
phone or tablet device from one of our librarians. No need to register. 12pm - Help with iPhones/iPads
group of adults virtually for great discussions. Newcomers always welcome! If you're interested in joining
1pm - Help with Android Devices
the conversation on Zoom, please register online. SPL KNITTERS GROUP Wed | July 7 & 21 | 10:30am-12pm New to the hobby or have years of experience, everyone is welcome! Join us in the library to work on current projects or come to learn. An experienced knitter will be on hand for instruction.
Join Anne-Marie Salih, a native French speaker, in this discussion group to improve your French conversational skills. This group is for individuals who have a basic knowledge of French. Register online.
LEARNING MICROSOFT EXCEL Wed | July 21 | 12-2pm Get started using the Microsoft Excel program for making spreadsheets to organize and calculate data. Registration required. LET’S TALK ABOUT MURDER Mon | July 26 | 7pm
Calling all TRUE CRIME FANS! Join us to talk about murder and other crimes. Each month we'll pick a theme; come with a story to share based on the theme! July Theme: VACATION . Location: Sewickley Public Library Patio. (Rain location:
Calling all writers! We invite you to take Conference Room) No need to register. part in this collaborative community story writing program. Everyone who signs up will get a chance to add their contribution to this online “snowball” story. Each person who signs up will be assigned
Wise Walks is ideal for active 50+ adults who are interested in a lively and social 3 days to write the next chapter of our exercise program. Meet at the library and collaborative story. At the end of the walk between 1-3 miles before returning program our story will be featured on our to the library for a healthy snack. There is website and a future monthly newsletter. no need to sign up and new walkers are Find out more at: sewickleylibrary.org/ always welcome! Weekly though October. tellyourtale Registration required. FRENCH CONVERSATION Thurs | July 1 - 29 | 2-3pm
TECH ASSISTANCE MEETUPS Wed | July 14 | 12-2pm Drop in at the library for help with your
CONVERSATION SALON Wed | July 7 | 10am All are welcome to join this engaging
TELL YOUR TALE: A COLLABORATIVE STORY WRITING PROGRAM Daily | June 7–July 31
TAKE A WISE WALK Thurs | July 1 - 29 | 9:30-11:30am
your kit starting at 10am. Available first come, first served. While supplies last.
DIY CRAFTS FOR ADULTS Tues | July 13 | 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 Reference Dept. to get
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ANIMAL SKETCHBOOK PROJECT Calling all artists and doodlers to a summer sketchbook swap! Check out a sketchbook from the library for two-weeks and fill it with your drawings of animals, insects, monsters or magical creatures. You can return it to the library and check out another sketchbook (if desired). The end result will be a playful crosssection of art and animal observations from the whole community! We’ll share some of our favorite drawings at the end of the summer. Learn more at sewickleylibrary.org/ sketchbookswap
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Save Room in Your Carry -On with Digital Reads Summer vacation is a perfect time to catch up on your reading. As great as the feeling of turning the pages of your favorite novel may be, sometimes luggage or car space is limited. Maybe you just don’t have room to pack all 20 titles on your to-read list. Or perhaps the weight of all your
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What’s available? ̶ Digital books (including Kindle books), audiobooks, & magazines How many? ̶ 20 items at once, plus unlimited magazines How long? ̶ 21 days default (7 or 14 days, if desired) Is there a waiting ̶ Possibly. You need to place a hold if items are list? checked out by another patron. (Magazines are always instantly available!) Is there an app? ̶ Yes! Download “Libby by OverDrive” from your app store. ̶ Can I download? Yes! You can download titles for offline use.
hardbacks puts your checked luggage over the limit. Luckily, the library has the perfect solution: ebooks! This space-saving option allows you to carry thousands of books, audiobooks & magazines with you where ever your journey takes you. All you need to get started is a library card and a portable device (phone, tablet, laptop, etc.).
How do I get it? ̶ All you need is your library card to log in! FYI: “OverDrive” is the name of the resource, “Libby, by OverDrive” is the name of the app! We know it can be confusing.
How do you begin borrowing ebooks? Great question! A good place to start is by visiting the library’s website at sewickleylibrary.org/ebooks. There you will find links to our digital collections, including ebooks, magazines, movies & more. There are two main ebook collections the library offers: OverDrive/Libby & Hoopla. Both provide thousands of materials and are easy-to-use. Can’t find the book you need in one of the collections? Try the other! There are some similarities and some differences to how they work. See our guide to these resources to
What’s available? ̶ Digital books, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, & music ̶ How many? 15 items per month How long? ̶ ebooks & audiobooks: 21 days; music: 7 days, movies & tv: 3 days Is there a waiting ̶ No, content is always available! list? Is there an app? ̶ Yes! Download “hoopla” from your app store.
the right As always, if you have questions about getting started with or using these
Can I download? ̶ Yes! You can download titles for offline use. How do I get it? ̶ All you need is your library card & an email address to log in!
resources, our staff is here to help. You can call us, message us or stop by the library and our staff will help you troubleshoot.
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