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The library will be closed on Friday, April 2 & Sunday, April 4 in observance of Easter.

In this issue Goodbye Lynda, Hello LinkedIn Learning! Page 2 Celebrate Earth Day with ALT Page 3 Summer Reading Bookmark Design Contest Page 8

Celebrate National Library Week

reimagined programs and services that

April 4 - 10, 2021

You can read all about it in our 2020

Each year, the American Library Association recognizes the value public libraries bring to their communities with a week-long celebration highlighting the essential role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in serving their communities, especially during challenging times. SPL was proud to serve the Quaker

were safely delivered to patrons from curbside or through virtual platforms.

Annual Report: Resilience and Innovation, due to be released by the end of April. Watch our website and social media for the announcement of its release; donors will receive a letter in the mail. Thank you to all of the donors who supported our efforts through a difficult year. We are grateful for your loyal generosity, and the value you see in your public library.

Valley Community in the past year with (Continued on page 2)

Lynda.com Is Now LinkedIn Learning Starting April 22nd, Lynda.com will become LinkedIn Learning for Library. This updated database offers twice the number of educational courses in six additional languages (including all courses previously on Lynda.com). With LinkedIn Learning, library users can access over 16,000+ courses for free with their library card. Courses for relevant, in-

National Library Week (Continued from page 1)

How can you celebrate National Library Week? If you don’t already have a

demand skills are taught by expert

library card, get one! Help someone you know sign up for their own library

instructors with real world experience.

card. Come and browse our collection, or try a new program or service listed

Learn a variety of topics, including: Leadership, Product Management, Sales, Excel, Job Hunting, Digital Marketing, Photography, Animation, CAD, Web Design and much more. With 60 new courses added each week, there’s always something new to learn. Already a Lynda.com user? Your login stays the same and you can still access all previously completed courses. Don’t have a Lynda.com account, but do have a LinkedIn account? You can use it to log in! Don’t have any account at all? It’s free to sign up. Access LinkedIn Learning today at sewickleylibrary.org/research

here in this newsletter; and if you’re not already on our list of donors, we would appreciate your support. National Library Giving Day takes place on April 7th. You can find information at www.sewickleylibrary.org/donate. Our work could not happen without the generosity of our community. Thank you, Quaker Valley!

Explore the Wild Side in April April’s Surprise Boxes are getting wild! Enjoy a package of fun-filled surprises all focused on the Wild Side of Reading. That’s right, all of the library books & movies in this month’s boxes will have a nature/outdoor/exploration theme. As

always, we’ll include add-ins and freebies for you to keep in each bundle so even when you return the library items, the fun doesn’t have to stop! Boxes are available for all-ages (children, teens & adults). Sign up to receive your Surprise Box at www.tiny.cc/aprilsurprisebox. You’ll receive an email when your box is ready for pickup. Have fun exploring the wild side this month!

Stock Up at the Pop-Up Sale Searching for some new titles to add to your collection or a great affordable gift for your nearest & dearest? Look no further! The Friends of the Sewickley Public Library are hosting POP UP BOOK SALES every Saturday! Find the

Friends in front of the library on Saturdays from 10am - 2pm (weather permitting). Each sale offers a different selection, so there’s always a new treasure to find. Check the Friends' Facebook page (facebook.com/ friendsofsewickleypubliclibrary) for more details about each week’s selections.

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EARTH DAY / CITY NATURE CHALLENGE STORYTIME WITH ALT Sat | April 17 | 10am (Kit pickup Fri, April 16th starting at 10am) Join us for a special virtual storytime with Allegheny Land Trust all about Earth Day and the City Nature Challenge. We'll read stories about being a citizen scientist and about Earth Day. Miss Julie from ALT will introduce us to the City Nature Challenge and iNaturalist. Register for the program online, then pickup your program kit starting on Friday, April 16 at 10am to get your supplies. Watch the Storytime on YouTube on Sat, April 17 at 10am. Limited space, please register. Family Program.

BOOKMARK DESIGN CONTEST Daily | April 1 - 30 Design a bookmark to be featured in the 2021 Summer Reading Program! More info on page 8. SPRING CRAFT TO-GO KITS Mondays | April 5, 12 & 19 Stop by the Children’s Dept. to pick up a special Spring themed Craft To-Go Kit! Supplies and instructions are included. Kits are geared for children in preschool - Grade 2. Available while supplies last. First come, first served.

VIRTUAL MUSEUM STORYTIMES Sat | April 10 |10am Enjoy our special virtual storytime with the PA Trolley Museum! A representative from the museum will read a Pittsburgh-themed story that will introduce children to local history in a fun and engaging way. Following the storytime, kids will be encouraged to participate in an activity based on the story we read! This virtual storytime is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative. (See page 8 for more info.) Registration Required. 1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN CRAFT & ZOOM Fri | April 16 | 11am on Zoom (Craft bag pick-up starting Fri, April 9 at 10am) Let’s zoom into Kindergarten with this very special virtual storytime with a craft, stories & songs supporting our new Early Literacy program 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten! Register for this program online to reserve a craft bag, then call the Children’s Dept. to arrange your kit pick-up starting on 4/9. Join us for this Zoom Storytime on April 16th at 11am when we will use the craft items from the bag. Limited space, please register. CHILDREN’S ZOOM BOOK CLUB Tues | April 27 | 4:30pm Love to read? Join our Children’s Zoom Book Club! We’re reading The First Rule of Punk by Celia Perez. This read explores friendship, finding your place, and learning to rock out like no one’s watching. Call the Children’s Dept. to reserve you space and pick up a copy of the book. Limited registration. Grades 3-5.

FAMILY FRIDAYS – CRAFT/STEAM BAGS Fri | April 30 | 10am Join us for this new program where your family will enjoy a short virtual Storytime on YouTube, work together on a STEAM activity and a craft at your own pace! Register to secure your supplies for this family program where the outcome is up to you! We’ll include instructions and supplies for a STEAM activity and a collaborative craft to work on together as a family along with some extras to make things your own! Register online. Pick up your supplies in the Children's Department Friday, April 30th and Saturday, May 1st. Limited space, please register.

1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN Help your child build a love of reading from an early age

with the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. Read along with your child, track titles & earn incentives along the way! Find out more at sewickleylibrary.org/ 1000books

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FRENCH CONVERSATION

REMARKABLE RELICS: MUSEUM

Thurs | April 1 - 29 | 2-3pm Join Anne-Marie Salih, a native French

LECTURE SERIES Tues| April 6 | 5pm

speaker, in this online discussion group Join representatives from the to improve your French conversational Pennsylvania Trolley museum for a skills. This group is for individuals who have a basic knowledge of French.

showcase of fascinating objects and artifacts from their collections.

Registration required. This virtual

BOOK BUZZ: REFERENCE LIBRARIAN VIDEO BOOK REVIEWS Sun | April 4 - 25 | 12pm Video book reviews and discussions

program is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative. (See page 8 for more details.) CONVERSATION SALON

from our Reference Librarians. Watch a Wed | April 7| 10am new video every Sunday at noon on All are welcome to join this engaging our YouTube channel youtube.com/

group of adults virtually for great

sewickleypubliclibrary

discussions. Newcomers always welcome! If you're interested in joining

DIY CRAFTS FOR ADULTS

Tues | April 6 & 20 | 10am Want to try a new DIY project? Grab

the conversation on Zoom, please register online.

one of our DIY Crafts for Adults kits! Find the supplies & instructions you

SPL KNITTERS GROUP Wed | April 7 & 21 | 10:30am-12pm

need inside our kits to make your own

New to the hobby or have years of

craft project at home. Stop by the Reference Dept. to get your kit starting

experience, everyone is welcome! Join us for an online meeting to work on

at 10am. Available first come, first served. While supplies last.

current projects or come to learn. An experienced knitter will be on hand for

instruction. Email us at sewickley@einetwork.net for the link.

discuss your questions about your

WRITE NOW!

the link on our Event Calendar.

Fri | April 9 - 30 | 10am-12pm Participants enjoy writing from

LET’S TALK ABOUT MURDER

prompts in an encouraging and supportive virtual atmosphere. Please

computers, phones, and tablets. Get

Mon | April 26 | 7pm Calling all TRUE CRIME FANS! Join us

virtually to talk about murder and other crimes. Each month we'll pick a

VIRTUAL TECH MEETUP

theme; come with a story to share

Wed | April 14 & 28 | 1-2pm

PA Trolley Museum

VIRTUAL BOOK GROUPS

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

based on the theme! April’s Theme: MY FIRST TRUE CRIME. No need to register. Find the link on our Event Calendar.

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2:00 French Convo

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Find all of our events online at www.sewickleylibrary.org/programs

12:00 Book Buzz

10:00 Craft-to-Go

9:30 Babies & Books

9:30 Stories 2’s/3’s

9:30 Preschool ST

9:30 Family ST

10:00 Convo Salon

2:00 French Convo

10:00 Write Now!

10:00 Virtual Museum Storytime

3:00 Take & Make Monday

10:00 DIY Craft for Adults

10:30 Adult Knitting Club

3:00 Random Fandom

5:00 Museum Lecture Series

(1,000 Books Craft Pickup begins at 10am)

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12:00 Book Buzz

10:00 Craft-to-Go

9:30 Babies & Books

9:30 Stories 2’s/3’s

9:30 Preschool ST

1:00 Virtual Tech Meetup

11:00 BBBG

10:00 Write Now!

2:00 French Convo

11:00 1,000 Books ST

10:00 Earth Day Storytime with ALT

3:00 Take & Make Monday 4:00 Virtual Teen Advisory Council

12:00 Book Buzz

10:00 Craft-to-Go

9:30 Babies & Books

9:30 Stories 2’s/3’s

9:30 Preschool ST

9:30 Family ST

10:30 Adult Knitting Club

2:00 French Convo

10:00 Write Now!

3:00 Take & Make Monday

10:00 DIY Craft for Adults

10:00 Tabletop Takeout

7:00 Get Lit!

12:00 Book Buzz

3:00 Take & Make Monday

4:30 Kids Zoom Book Club

1:00 Virtual Tech Meetup

2:00 French Convo

10:00 Write Now!

7:00 LTAM Group

7:00 Fourth Tuesday BG

Children’s

10:00 Family Friday STEM Bag

Teens

Adult

All Ages

500 Thorn Street Sewickley, PA 15143 sewickleylibrary.org

Summer Reading Bookmark Design Contest

Phone 412-741-6920 Children’s 412-741-0937

New Experience Kit Sites Announced for 2021

This is your chance to

Explore all Southwestern PA has to offer when you check

design an official

out our 2021 Experience Kits. In partnership with Allegheny

bookmark for Summer

County libraries, the Sewickley Public Library is circulating

Reading 2021! This

passes to nearby museums and historical sites that offer

year's theme is 'Tails

free admission for up to four people. Each season offers

and Tales' - a

new sites to visit, so there’s always some place new to check

celebration of animals

out.

in literature. Pick up an entry sheet at the library or on our website and let your imagination run wild! The winning

Three new sites have been announced for 2021! They

bookmark design will be professionally printed and

include: Quecreek Mine Rescue Site, Zelienople Historical

distributed as the 'official' bookmark of Summer Reading.

Society (Passavant House), and Captain William Vicary Mansion. Kits for these sites will begin circulating in June!

Contest open from April 1st - 30th. Winners will be chosen from the following age groups: Preschool-5th Grade and

Since 2020 restrictions prohibited many visitors from taking

6th Grade - 12th Grade. Winners will receive copies of their

advantage of this valuable program, several site kits from

bookmark and have their bookmark printed as the official

last year are going to be available once again for the 2021

bookmark of Summer Reading 2021. All entries must be

season. Sites include: Heinz History

submitted by April 30th to be eligible. See entry sheet for

Center, Lincoln Highway Experience,

rules and more information.

McKeesport Heritage Center & PA Trolley Museum. Experience Kits from the Sewickley

B.O.B. BINGO WINNERS

Public Library are checked-out for one week at a time (Wednesday to Tuesday). Each kit can be

Congratulations to our 4th & 5th Grade Battle

reserved for the exact week you need it – reservations are

of the Books Bingo winners for February!

first come, first served. Kits from 2020 are available now;

Tate S. Lilly G. Lamar H. Giulia D. Andrew W.

contact the library for full schedule. For more information, call the library or visit our website at sewickleylibrary.org/ experiencekits.

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