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In this issue New Automatic Renewals Page 2 A Visit from Author Gillian McDunn Page 3 Easels N’ Eats Page 4
Illustrators on Display this March
Children, a division of the American
Display Cases to Feature Caldecott
book for children.
Medal Awarded Books Mid-February through early March,
Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture
The display cases will be unlocked during this period,
the display cases at the Sewickley
and patrons are welcome to Public Library will contain Caldecott explore and check out the Medal and Honor books. Caldecott winning books. The Caldecott Medal was named in
During the last three weeks of
honor of nineteenth-century
March, the cases will feature a
English illustrator Randolph
curation of materials from the Caldecott. It is awarded annually by Sewickley Library History Room. the Association for Library Service to
Library Now Offers Automatic Renewals on Items
Pancake Breakfast at Fern Hollow
The Sewickley Public Library is excited to announce that as
The Sewickley Public Library is excited
of Monday, February 10th, the library is offering automatic
to return to the F e rn H o llo w N atu re
renewals on items checked out from the library. Automatic
Center for their 15th Annual Pancake
renewals work just like they sound. If any of the items a
Breakfast and Maple Sugar Celebration
patron has checked out on their account are eligible for
on Sunday, March 8th from 9:00am -
renewal, when the due date approaches, the system will
1:00pm.
automatically renew the items for you. Items can now be renewed up to six (6) times, giving library patrons plenty of extra time to use materials.
Fun for the whole family! The event features the wonderful traditional of buckwheat
This change was adopted by all libraries in the Allegheny
pancakes served with
County Library Association - including the Sewickley Public
real maple syrup from
Library - as a way to improve access to library materials for
the Beaver County
our patrons. We understand that it can be hard to keep track
Conservation District,
of item due dates and that fines can build up quickly when
sausage and a drink. Families will also
items become overdue. Automatic renewals are intended to
enjoy a Timber Sport Demonstration,
remove some of the barriers to checking out library
Living History of Maple Sugaring, Bird
materials and offer a better service for patrons.
Walk and Craft with staff from the Bird Watcherstore, and a special storytime
However, there are a few instances when an item will not
with the Sewickley Public Library!
be automatically renewed. This
For more information or to purchase
includes: items that do not offer
tickets online, visit Fern Hollow Nature
renewals (like bestseller copies
Center’s website at www.fhnc.org.
of new books and wifi hotspots), if an item is requested by another patron, if a patron has
2019 Tax Forms
already used their allotted six (6)
Library users can once again print any
renewals, or if a patron has accrued more than $10 in fines.
tax forms or instructions at a discounted rate of $0.05/page. The PA
Library users are encouraged to
Department of Revenue has
review their account online to
discontinued printing tax forms in bulk,
see which items were
which means SPL will not have a supply
automatically renewed. You can visit
to distribute. Federal Tax
librarycatalog.einetwork.net t o l og i n t o y ou r a c c ou n t
forms are also limited
online. Stop by or call the library at 412 -741-6920 with
this year. Please see a
questions about automatic renewals.
Reference Librarian if you need assistance finding the online forms or if you have any questions.
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Author Gillian McDunn Visits the Sewickley Public Library The Sewickley Public Library is pleased to welcome author Gillian McDunn on Thursday, March 5th f r om 6:00 - 6:45pm t o di s c u ss h e r w r i t i n g pr oc e s s a n d h e r new book, T h e Q u e e n B e e an d M e (released date March 3, 2020). Author of Caterpillar Summer, which was voted one of Parents Magazine Best Kids' Books 2019 and a Kirkus Best Middle-Grades Book of 2019, McDunn continues to explore issues relevant to middle-grade readers, emphasizing the impact of compassion and understanding. The Queen Bee and Me is a powerful story exploring middle-school friendship dynamics. Being caught between bully and victim is an area that most middle graders can relate to, and through the main character Meg’s own struggles, readers can see how to stand up for what’s right while staying true to themselves. With great emotional depth, The Queen Bee and Me is a great jumping off point for discussions in and out of school. This event is sponsored by P e n g u in B o o ks h o p . Penguin Bookshop will provide copies of McDunn’s books for sale at the event, with pre -orders available online when you visit www.penguinbookshop.com. She will be available after the presentation for a book signing. Registration is required for this event and is available online at www.sewickleylibrary.org .
Love and Romance Through Music
Swim on Over to the Spring Storywalk
The Sewickley Public Library will be at the Pittsburgh
Get hooked on a good book at this year ’s Spring
Philharmonic performance, “Heartbreak at the
Storywalk, which features tales from under the sea!
Symphony” on Friday, March 20th at 7:30pm at the
This community event is hosted by the Quaker Valley
Quaker Valley Middle School.
kindergarten teachers and combines a fun mix of stories and activities geared toward children
This month’s performance features musical works
ages 3 – 8.
that explore ideas of love, romance and heartbreak. From Wagner’s opera T ris t an
Dive deep into an ocean of entertaining stories read
und Isolde to Tchaikovsky's
by many storytellers, including a Librarian from the
Romeo and Juliet Fantasy
Sewickley Public Library! Families are invited to
Overture and finally Hanson’s
attend this free program on Saturday, March 7th
Symphony No. 2, the love
from 10:00am - 12:00pm a t Edge w or t h El e m e n t a r y
theme grows more and more impassioned with each
School.
movement; by the end, love is triumphant!
All children that attend will
Stop by the library ’s table before the show and
receive a new book. If you
during intermission for some fun activities! For more
have any questions, please
information about the performance, visit
contact Kindergarten teacher,
www.pghphil.org.
Kelly Miller at millerk@qvsd.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 handeye coordination and learn STEAM concepts. BIRTH - AGE 6.
Please register for the following programs, unless otherwise noted. Register online at: www.sewickleylibrary.org/kids FAMILY STORYTIME AT OHIO TOWNSHIP NATURE CENTER Mondays | Mar 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 | 1010:45am Sewickley Public Library is hosting a family storytime at the Ohio Township Nature Center. Stories, songs and crafts for the whole family. No registration required. FAMILY PROGRAM. DR. SEUSS STORYTIME Wed | Mar 4 | 6-7pm Come celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with stories, games, crafts and snacks! FAMILY PROGRAM. STORY WALK AT EDGEWORTH ELEMENTARY Sat | Mar 7 | 10am-12pm Details on page 3. DISNEY DESCENDANTS Sat | Mar 7 | 1-2:45pm Who’s your favorite VK kid? Let us know when you come to the library to watch Descendants 3 (G). Join us for the movie and a snack. GRADES K-5. FERN HOLLOW PANCAKE BREAKFAST Sun | Mar 8 | 9am-1pm Details on page 2.
BABY & TODDLER EXPLORATION TIME Wed | Mar 11 | 6-7pm Stop in at any time during this hour-long sensory experience. Babies and toddlers can play and explore our various sensory stations that will encourage your little one's curiosity and sense of wonder through touch, sight and sound. No registration required. BABIES AND TODDLERS, WITH CAREGIVER. YOGA & MINDFULNESS FOR CHILDREN & TWEENS Thurs | Mar 12 | 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.
PJ DANCE PARTY Tues | Mar 17 | 6-6:30pm Wear your PJ’s to the library and show off your favorite dance moves. No registration required. FAMILY PROGRAM. BABIES & BOOKS – EVENING EDITION Thurs | Mar 26 | 6:30pm Join us for Babies & Books in the evening! Nursery and action rhymes, books and songs for children up to 24 months, with caregiver. Please, no older children. No registration required. CHILDREN BIRTH TO 24 MONTHS. FAMILY YOGA Fri | Mar 27 | 11-11:45am Join us for yoga and stories. Bring your yoga mat or a beach towel and wear comfy clothes. FAMILY PROGRAM.
EVENING BLOCK PARTY Tues | Mar 31 | 5:30-8pm PARACHUTE PLAY It’s an Evening Block Party! Join us anytime Fri | Mar 13 | 11-11:30am during this event to PLAY, BUILD, and Thirty minutes of activities that includes LEARN at the library. No registration music, creative movement and fun, all with required. AGES BIRTH-6. one colorful parachute! AGES 2-5, WITH ADULT.
DOG TALES Sun | Mar 15 | 2-3pm CHESS CLUB Certified Therapy Dogs LOVE to be read to! Sun | Mar 8 | 2-3pm Come pick out a picture book of your Kings, Queens, Rooks, Knights, Bishops and choice and snuggle up with a furry reading Pawns everywhere for everyone to play! companion. Join us for a 15-minute time Beginners to advanced players welcome. slot to read to a dog. GRADES K-5. Bring your chess set if you’re able. New EASELS N’ EATS GRADES K-5. Date! Mon | Mar 16 | 6-7:30pm LEGO CLUB Calling all art & food lovers! We’re Tues | Mar 10 | 6-6:30pm teaming up with the Teen Dept. for a paint Lego Party! Children will be encouraged to -a-long party just for tweens! We’ll be put their creativity to work and build following a tutorial, snacking the night awesome Lego creations. No registration away, and at the end you’ll have an required. GRADES K-5. awesome masterpiece to hang on your wall! Limited registration. GRADES 4 & UP. 4
ANNA & ELSA VISIT SPL Sat | Mar 21 | 2-3pm Do you wanna build a snowman? Would you like to meet Anna & Elsa from Frozen? Then pop over to the Children’s Dept. to make friends & take photos with Anna & Elsa. You may dress up in any prince or princess costume you like. Space is limited; registration required. FAMILY PROGRAM.
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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 | Mar 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.
CONVERSATION SALON
coffee and great discussions on timely topics. Newcomers always welcome.
BOOK
SEWICKLEY QUERY CLUB
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Mondays | Mar 9 & 23 | 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. Presentations include: March 9 - "The Rest of Us Will Be Forgotten, Never Judy: The Life and Legend of Frances Ethel Gumm and Why There is a Little Judy Garland in Each of Us" by Ingrid Kalchthaler & "Music of the Spheres: Famous Musician Chemists" by Clifford Lau March 23 - “The Music and Composers of the Romantic Period” by Mary Mannion & “Doo Wop Era” by Lafayette Vance
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLISHER Wed | Mar 11 | 11am-1pm Get started using Microsoft Publisher to create newsletters, brochures, post cards and more. Registration required.
TAI CHI FOR HEALTH Tuesdays | Mar 17 - Jun 2| 10am Come learn some Tai Chi forms while improving your balance and strengthening your muscles in this 12-week course. Beginners welcome. Registration required. $25 program fee.
Wed | Mar 4 | 10am This engaging group of adults now meets SENIOR IPAD/IPHONE CLUB on the FIRST Wednesday of the month for Wed | Mar 18 | 11am-12:30pm We welcome all who are interested in expanding their knowledge of iPads and Stamp with Nicole iPhones. Bring your own device if you Tues | Mar 10 | 10am-12pm already own one. Please register. It's spring in the stamp SENIOR ANDROID CLUB studio! Showers bring flowers and Wed | Mar 18 | 1:30-3pm this month's projects reflect that For anyone interested in becoming more with tulips galore and colorful comfortable with and learning some tips umbrellas. We'll make four vibrant and tricks to using your Android devices cards with envelopes that will have (Samsung, LG, Google Pixel, Sony). Please you forgetting all about winter. bring your device if you already own one. Gingham and argyle patterns are Please register. featured in the cards and we'll even color a bit. You'll be so excited to ED TALKS: THE BENEFICIAL ANIMALS mail what YOU'VE made! Class size IN YOUR GARDEN is limited. $15 materials Thurs | Mar 19 | 7-8:30pm fee. Registration required. Come learn about animals that are
Mystery Book Group Tues | Mar 10 | 5:45pm Join us at 5:45pm in the Community Room for a screening of the movie based on this month’s title, Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino, followed by discussion of the book and film. Bring a comfortable camp chair, if desired. Get Lit! A Social Cure for your Average Book Club
Tues | Mar 17 | 7pm Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee by Casey Cep Location: Sewickley Public Library
Brown Bag Book Group Thurs | Mar 19 |11:30am The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See Fourth Tuesday Book Group Tues | Mar 24 | 7pm The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
biology, ecology and environmental science educator. Please register.
NAVIGATING THE CLOUD Wed | Mar 25 | 11am-1pm Learn what the "cloud" is and how it can help you manage your digital content. Please register.
LET'S TALK ABOUT MURDER! TRUE CRIME DISCUSSION GROUP
Mon | Mar 30 | 7pm Calling all TRUE CRIME FANS! Each month beneficial for gardens, how to entice them we'll pick a theme! Come with a story to into your plot and other ways to create a share based on the theme! Local legends, balanced system within your unsolved mysteries, famous cases - all are garden. Presented by Edward Schroth, welcome! March’s Theme: REVENGE. Open to all adults 21+ 6
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