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Late Summer 2022

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The library will be CLOSED on Monday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.

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Discover the Ocean Around Us

environmental issues led her to write

“Pathways to Our Sustainable Future: A Global Perspective from Pittsburgh” which explores

Presentation Examines Connection positive pathways toward sustainability, based Between the Ocean and Humanity on 28 case studies from the Pittsburgh region. The library welcomes author and scholar, Patricia DeMarco, to present “The Ocean Around Us, The Ocean Within Us”. The presentation will explore the importance of the ocean as a defining feature of our planet

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Dr. DeMarco’s passion and dedication for

and the ways in which we are connected to the life of the ocean. DeMarco will examine how we can be good stewards of the critical ocean ecosystem which is an essential support

system for humanity.

DeMarco holds a doctorate in biology from the University of Pittsburgh and has spent a thirtyyear career in energy and environmental policy in both private and public sector positions. The presentation will be held in the community room of the Sewickley Public Library on Monday, July 18 at 7:00 pm. Advance registration is required for this program. Visit the library website at sewickleylibrary.org or call the library at 412-741-6920 to register.


Building A Board Game Join local resident, military history aficionado and board game creator, Claude Whalen, to learn

Free Access to Local Sites

about the recently released Civil

In partnership with Allegheny County libraries, the Sewickley

Sacrifice: The Three Days of

Public Library is lending free passes to nearby museums and

Gettysburg. Claude will discuss

historical sites! Experience Kits offer admission for up to four

what is involved in planning and

people to local attractions.

creating a game, plus how the

Each season offers new sites to visit, so there’s always some

Sewickley Public Library can be

War board game, A Most Fearful

used as a research tool. He will talk

place new to check out! The sites available to visit in 2022 are:

about Gettysburg, the story behind his new game, and

Duncan & Miller Glass Museum, Historic Fort Steuben, Merrick

how the game is played. Please register for this program

Art Gallery, Heinz History Center, Old Economy Village,

which will be held Thursday, August 18th at 1:00 pm.

Somerset historical Center, and West Overton Village & Museum.

Discover Oceans of Possibilities

Experience Kits from the Sewickley Public Library can be

Summer Reading is HERE! Navigate a summer of fun

checked-out for one week at a time. Kits are available in the

with the library as we dive into the season with

Children’s Department on a first-come, first served basis. For more information, visit our website at sewickleylibrary.org/

this year’s theme, Oceans of Possibilities.

experiencekits.

We’re giving away a treasure trove of goodies - including registration, weekly, and grand prizes! How can you win?

Artist Team on Display

By reading, of course! The more you

During July and into August, the

read & log the more chances you have to win!

display cases will present Vibe, Grit, and Groove, the work of husband

Summer Reading 2022 runs through August 6. Enjoy an

and wife artist team, Bill and April

entire summer of leisurely reading, special events, and

Scimio. Bill is a Sewickley native, and

activities. It’s not too late to register to get in on the fun. Sign

the pair went to Penn State. Bill and

up and discover more about this all-ages annual reading

April live and work in Spruce Creek,

program at sewickleylibrary.org/summer-reading!

PA. Bill works primarily in metal and

Family Fun Night - A La Mode!

wood using reclaimed or found materials like old tools, car parts, tree stumps, and roots.

We could not let the summer pass by

without having our annual Ice Cream

April’s work is two-dimensional explorations of lines, shapes,

Social! Let’s wrap up the Summer

and mark-making in a variety

Reading Program and celebrate all of

of media often grounded by

our reader’s hard work and progress

the safety of a horizon.

with outdoor games, crafts and ice

Although they work in

cream! (Of course!) Bring the whole

different media, their

family to the library for the outdoor

approach is similar: constant

festivities on Saturday, August 13

experimentation, creative

from 6:00 - 8:00pm. No registration

fearlessness, and unrefined authenticity. Together, they are

required!

each other’s muse and enabler.

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new arrivals, and more will be included. You just might find your next favorite book! Find it on our YouTube channel!

MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Tuesdays | 10am & 11am Build your baby’s reading readiness skills through music, stories, and movement in this nationally acclaimed early literacy program for babies and toddlers. For children 0-3-years old with a caregiver. Weekly registration required. STORIES FOR TWOS & THREES Wednesdays | 10am & 11am Stories, songs, rhymes, and more help build early literacy skills in this thirtyminute class. Children 30 months to 48 months (2 ½ to 4), with a caregiver. Please, no older children. Weekly registration required. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Thursdays | 10am & 11am Join us for reading, singing, and learning together in this thirty-minute class for preschoolers. Ages 4 - entering Kindergarten, without a caregiver. Weekly registration required.

FAMILY BLOCK PARTY Saturdays | 10:30am-12pm It’s a Block Party! PLAY, BUILD, READ and LEARN together with blocks. Develop hand-eye coordination and learn STEAM concepts. Birth-age 6.

Note: No storytimes July 26 & 27 or August 22-September 6

Virtual programs

At-home craft kit

ACLA VIRTUAL EVENT: GUIDED HIKE WITH THE ALLEGHENY CTY PARK RANGERS Fri | July 1 | 11am Join the Park Rangers on a virtual hike of the Waterfall Trail in Settlers Cabin Park. Program is pre-recorded and will be posted on the ACLA Youth Services Facebook page. (facebook.com/aclayouthservices) Program provided by the Allegheny County Library Association. STORIES IN ART WITH SWEETWATER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Wed | July 6 | 5:30-6:30pm Sweetwater Center for the Arts and the library are teaming up this summer! We will be offering classes combining storytime and art! During these classes, children will be introduced to different styles of art and have the opportunity to use various art mediums and materials to create marvelous masterpieces based on our storybook theme! Ages 4-6. Registration required.

SUMMER CRAFT TO-GO KITS Sat | July 9 & 30 | 9am Stop by the Children’s Dept. to pick up a summer-themed Craft To-Go Kit! Supplies and instructions are included. These kits are geared for children preschool to 2nd grade. Available while supplies last. FAMILY STORY TIME AT OHIO TOWNSHIP NATURE CENTER Mon | July 11, 18, & 25 | 10:30am Sewickley Public Library is hosting a family storytime at the gazebo at the Ohio Township Nature Center. Join us for stories, songs, and a craft-kit to go for the whole family. Weekly registration required. Family Program.

Now through August 6

STORIES IN THE PARK – HENLE PARK Fri | July 8, 15, 22 & 29 |10:30am Sewickley Public Library is hosting storytime at Henle Park! We’ll share stories, rhymes, songs and a craft to go kit. Bring a blanket to sit on during storytime. Weekly registration required. Family Program.

Stop by all summer long to check out books, attend programs, pick craft kits, and earn rewards & prizes by reading in our Summer Reading Program, Oceans of Possibilities! It’s not too late to sign up! Register on the Beanstack App or at sewickleylibrary.org/summer-reading!

ACLA VIRTUAL EVENT: PLANT/TREE ID WITH THE ALLEGHENY CTY PARK RANGERS Fri | July 8 | 11am Discover more about the different types of plants and trees that live in our forests and how to identify them. Program is prerecorded and will be posted on the ACLA Youth Services Facebook page. (facebook.com/aclayouthservices) Program provided by the Allegheny County Library Association.

READING TOGETHER – Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers – from birth to 5 years Read to your baby, toddler & preschooler every week to be eligible for weekly raffles and grand prizes! Complete the program to receive a book at the end of the summer.

FIRST CHAPTER FRIDAYS Fri | July 8 & 22 | 4pm On First Chapter Fridays sit back, listen, and use your imagination as the first chapter of a book is read to you in this virtual read aloud program. Classics, popular fiction,

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TWEEN CRAFT - TAKE AND MAKE Wed | July 13 | 9am Stop into the Children's Dept. 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. While supplies last. NATURE EXPLORERS WITH FERN HOLLOW Thurs | July 14 | 6:30 -7:30pm Join the educators from Fern Hollow Nature Center for an interactive nature program based on their popular “Explorers” program. We’ll learn all about the nature that surrounds the library! Grade 1-5. Registration required.

FAMILY STORY TIME AT OHIO TOWNSHIP NATURE CENTER Mon | Aug 1, 8 & 15 | 10:30am Sewickley Public Library is hosting a family storytime at the gazebo at the Ohio Township Nature Center. Join us for stories, songs, and a craft-kit to go for the whole family. Weekly registration required. Family Program.

OHIO TOWNSHIP NATURE CENTER (325 Nicholson Rd) Hank’s Big Day: The Story of a Bug by Evan Kuhlman EDGEWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (200 Meadow Ln) I Got the School Spirit by Connie Schofield-Morrison HELLO KINDERGARTEN Mon | Aug 8 |11am Let’s get ready for Kindergarten together! Prepare for your first day of kindergarten by coming to the library for a special storytime. We’ll practice kindergarten readiness skills, read books all about starting Kindergarten, and meet new friends along the way! For children entering Kindergarten in the Fall. Registration required.

STORIES IN THE PARK – HENLE PARK Fri | Aug 5, 12 & 19 | 10:30am Sewickley Public Library is hosting storytime at Henle Park! We’ll share stories, rhymes, songs and a craft to go kit. Bring a blanket to TODDLER DANCE PARTY sit on during storytime. Weekly registration Sat | July 16 | 10:30am FERN HOLLOW PLAY DATES required. Family Program. Little ones learn so much through Wed | Aug 10 | 11am–1pm movement! Join us to dance, jump, shake, FIRST CHAPTER FRIDAYS Join us at Fern Hollow Nature Center in the clap & more! For children 1-3 years old Fri | Aug 5 & 19 | 4pm Nature Outdoor Classroom for creative play with a caregiver. Registration Required. On First Chapter Fridays sit back, listen, and and outdoor discovery! Bring along a picnic! use your imagination as the first chapter of a No registration required. CHESS CLUB FOR KIDS book is read to you in this virtual read aloud Sun | July 17 | 1:30–2:30pm TWEEN CRAFT - TAKE AND MAKE Brand new to chess and want to learn? How program. Classics, popular fiction, new Wed | Aug 17 | 9am arrivals, and more will be included. You just about a seasoned chess master? Come to Stop into the Children's Dept. and ask at the might find your next favorite book! Find it learn, expand your knowledge, and just have desk for this month's Take and Make Craft! on our YouTube channel! fun in our Chess Club for kids in Grades 1-7. Supplies and instructions are included. For The library will provide some chess sets. SUMMER CRAFT TO-GO KITS children 3rd grade and up, please. Registration required. Sat | Aug 6 & 20 | 9am Available while supplies last. Stop by the Children’s Dept. to pick up a HELLO KINDERGARTEN NATURE EXPLORERS WITH FERN HOLLOW summer-themed Craft To-Go Kit! Supplies Mon | July 18 | 11am Thurs | Aug 18 | 6:30-7:30pm and instructions are included. These kits Let’s get ready for Kindergarten together! Join the educators from Fern Hollow Nature Prepare for your first day of kindergarten by are geared for children preschool to 2nd Center for an interactive nature program coming to the library for a special storytime. Grade. Available while supplies last. based on their popular “Explorers” program. We’ll practice kindergarten readiness skills, SEWICKLEY STORYWALK We’ll learn all about the nature that read books all about starting Kindergarten, August 7 – 28 surrounds the library! Grades 1-5. and meet new friends along the way! For Grab the family and take a stroll through any Registration required. children entering Kindergarten in the Fall. of these spaces and enjoy one of six TODDLER DANCE PARTY Registration required. different “Back to School” themed picture Sat | Aug 20 | 10:30am books! A StoryWalk® places pages from a FERN HOLLOW PLAY DATES Little ones learn so much through children’s picture book along a walking path Wed | July 20 |11am–1pm movement! Join us to dance, jump, shake, so that children and their caregivers may Join us at Fern Hollow Nature Center in the clap & more! For children 1-3 years old Nature Outdoor Classroom for creative play enjoy nature and reading together. with a caregiver. Registration required. and outdoor discovery! Bring along a picnic! AUDUBON GREENWAY (160 Magee Rd) CHESS CLUB FOR KIDS No registration required. Every Color by Erin Eitter Kono Sun | Aug 21 |1:30-2:30pm CHRISTMAS IN JULY – CRAFT KIT FERN HOLLOW NATURE CENTER Brand new to chess and want to learn? How Mon | July 25 | 9am (1901 Glen Mitchell Rd) The Day You Begin about a seasoned chess master? Come to Celebrate Christmas early this year with a by Jacqueline Woodson learn, expand your knowledge, and just have special Christmas in July Craft To-Go kit filled HENLE PARK (the corner of Beaver St & fun in our Chess Club for kids in Grades 1-7. with crafts and decorations to get you in the Ferry St) All Welcome Here by James Preller The library will provide some chess sets. holiday spirt! While supplies last. MARY ROBERTS RINEHART NATURE PARK Registration required. (1412 Beaver Rd) School’s First Day of School by Adam Rex

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TAKE A WISE WALK Thursdays | 9:30-11:30am Wise Walks is ideal for active 50+ adults who are interested in a lively social exercise program. Meet at the library and walk between 1-3 miles before returning to the library for a healthy snack. There is no need to sign up and new walkers are always welcome! FRENCH CONVERSATION Thursdays| 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. Register for the Zoom link.

WRITE NOW! Fridays | 10am-12pm Participants enjoy writing from prompts in an encouraging and supportive atmosphere. This group meets in-person and online. Register for the Zoom link. SAHAJA MEDITATION Saturdays| 11am-12pm Enjoy the silence, peace, and stress release that is always free with this weekly meditation program. Newcomers welcome.

CONVERSATION SALON Wed | July 6 | 10am All are welcome to join this engaging group of adults in-person or virtually for great discussions. Newcomers always welcome! This group meets in-person and online. Register for the Zoom link. SPL KNITTERS GROUP Wed | July 6 & 20 | 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 tips. Virtual option available

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CARDMAKING CLASS Wed| July 13 | 10am-12pm OR 1-3pm July's hot but us stampers will keep cool by creating cards featuring palm trees, pineapples, and ice cream cones. The bright colors will be refreshing! Class size limited to 5 and registration is required to secure your cards packet. Materials fee of $10 payable at class.

LET’S TALK ABOUT MURDER Mon | July 25| 7pm Calling all True Crime fans! Join us to talk about murder and other crimes. Come with a story to share based on this month’s theme: VACATION. No need to register. Meets in-person in the Community Room & virtually via Zoom with this link: www.tiny.cc/ltamjuly22

TECH ASSISTANCE MEETUPS Wed | July 13 | 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

FOURTH TUESDAY BOOK GROUP Tues | July 26 | 7pm All are welcome to join the Fourth Tuesday Book Group for lively discussions! Join us this month to chat about The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles.

ALL OF US PA HEALTHCARE SCREENING Thurs | July 14 | by appointment The library is partnering with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on the All of Us PA Research Program. The mission of All of Us is to speed up health research and medical breakthroughs by creating the right health approaches and care tailored to the individual. You can enroll in the program hosted on July 14th or August 1st in the community room. You will receive a $25 gift card in appreciation of your time and effort. You can learn more and make your appointment by going to joinallofuspa.org or by calling 412-383-2737. BROWN BAG BOOK GROUP Thurs | July 14 | 11:30am Join our afternoon book group this month to discuss, Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney. THE OCEAN AROUND US, THE OCEAN WITHIN US Mon | July 18 | 7pm Details on page 1! DIY CRAFTS FOR ADULTS Tues | July 19 | 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. While supplies last.

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ROMANCE READERS BOOK GROUP Thurs | July 28 | 7pm Our newest book club invites you to revel in romance! Join us to discuss Beach Read by Emily Henry this month!

SUMMER SCAVENGER HUNT Mon | Aug 1 - 7 Love to explore? Then you’ll definitely want to participate in the Summer Scavenger Hunt! (See page 12 for details!) ALL OF US PA HEALTHCARE SCREENING Mon | Aug 1 | by appointment Learn more and make your appointment by going to joinallofuspa.org or by calling 412-383-2737.

CREATING WITH CANVA Tues | Aug 2 | 6pm Learn how to create attention-grabbing designs – like flyers, logos, invitations and everything in between - using the online publishing and design tool, Canva. Registration required. CONVERSATION SALON Wed | Aug 3 | 10am All are welcome to join this engaging group of adults in-person or virtually for great discussions. Newcomers always welcome! This group meets in-person and online. Register for the Zoom link.

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SPL KNITTERS GROUP Wed | Aug 3 & 17 | 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 tips. MYSTERY BOOK GROUP Tues | Aug 9 | 7pm Join fellow mystery lovers for another great season of compelling reads and great discussions. We are compiling our list of titles for the upcoming year, so we invite you to bring along a few suggestions for consideration. Newcomers always welcome! DIY CRAFTS FOR ADULTS Tues | Aug 16 | 10am Want to try a new DIY project? Grab one of our DIY Crafts for Adults kits! Find the

HONOR GIFTS:

The Podroskey Family In Honor of Grace Barnes's 6th Birthday James Burns & Family In Honor of Miss Jamie Black - 1st Grade Teacher, Edgeworth Elementary Quaker Valley Education Association In Honor of Dr. Linda Conlon Wayne Murphy In Honor of Joyce Cortese Charlie Burns & Family In Honor of Edgeworth Elementary 5th Grade Team - Jennifer Bradley, Ryan Kennedy, & Brigid Robertson Claude Whalen In Honor of The release of "A Most Fearful Sacrifice" Civil War board game

supplies & instructions you need inside our kits to make your own craft project at home. While supplies last. TECH ASSISTANCE MEETUP Wed | Aug 17 | 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 ESSENTIALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY, STORYTELLING, AND EDITING Aug 22, 24 & 26 | 1-2:30pm We have partnered with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust to offer this special 3 day program. Teaching artist Randall Coleman will teach the fundamentals of photo composition, telling a story with a photo

Margaret Burns & Family In Honor of Quaker Valley Middle School Eighth Grade Team Richard and Karen Parker In Honor of Eleanor Thomson's Birthday The Podroskey Family In Honor of Giuliana Verbene's 6th Birthday

essay, and photo editing. This is a great opportunity to learn a new skill or just improve your existing photo taking skillset. This is a 3-day program, participants are expected to attend all 3 days. Students will learn photography using mobile devices. Equipment will be provided or attendees can bring their own equipment. Space is limited. Registration required. LET’S TALK ABOUT MURDER Mon | Aug 29| 7pm Calling all True Crime fans! Join us to talk about murder and other crimes. Come with a story to share based on this month’s theme: HEAT. No need to register. Meets inperson in the Community Room & virtually via Zoom with this link: www.tiny.cc/ ltamaugust22

Maria and Joel Swanson In Memory of John and Pat Kriever Wayne Murphy In Memory of Sumner (Bud) McDaniel Chuck and Susie Mann In Memory of Stephen D. Oliphant, Jr.

In Memory of Bill Paul:

MEMORIAL GIFTS:

Book Lovers Never Sleep Alone

Wayne Murphy In Memory of Richard K. Brandt: Jim and Anne Cooper Wayne Murphy James and Kathleen Dahle In Memory of Marilyn Hegert Evans

Terri Tunick In Honor of John Harte

Wayne Murphy In Memory of Charles Jacobs

Maria and Joel Swanson In Honor of Dr. Hedy Marwaha for her graciousness in an unusual situation

Wayne Murphy In Memory of Kenneth E. Johns, Jr. Wayne Murphy In Memory of Susan R. Kopf

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Wayne Murphy In Memory of Walt Reuter Joyce D. Cortese In Memory of Christa Seaver Gibson The Serkes Family In Memory of Kevin Serkes Joyce D. Cortese In Memory of Barbara Witner Smith David & Peg Boyd In Memory of Loraine Snell (Continued on page 9)


Bonnie Casper

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Y. Kopf III

Mary K. Pickard

Gary and Janet Chace

Donna M. Korczyk

Quaker Valley Rotary

MEMORIAL GIFTS:

Joseph and Marianne Cibulas

Mary Ann Kostkas

RAK Medical

Wayne Murphy In Memory of Matthew Stevens

Darryn and Michelle Cleary

David and Kathy Kovacs

Rob and Leslie Riker

Caroline Conlan

Gerry Kuncio

William and Shirley Ross

Lucile Conrad

Richard Lang

Thomas and Nancy Rostek

Bill and Melissa Cook

Douglas and Vicki Lauffer

Edmund and Sally Ruffin

Joyce D. Cortese

Mario and Nathalie Lemieux

Velma B. Saire

Judith Small and Ira Cohen

Mary Cox

John and Fran Lopinsky

Sharron A. Schaefer

Wayne Murphy

Susan Craig

Kelly Marsh

Jean P. Sebolt

George and Rita Crawford

Martin and Joanne McDaniel

Sewickley Eye Center, Ltd.

SPL GIFTS:

Kate Crouch

Greg and Julia McFarlane

Stephen and Patricia Sherman

Blair's Creative Writing Class

Jim and Joan Darby

Tim and Nancy Merrill

Elizabeth (Liza) Sipe

Duquesne Light

Tom Defazio

Frances Love Merryman

Herbert and Barbara South

Eaton Matching Gift Fund

James R. DePhillips

Nancy V. Miklos

Robert and Karen Steup

Cora A. Gebhardt

Irene J. Dinning

Timothy and Helen Miller

Lorraine Stragar

Josh and Jen Gould

Dominion Foundation Matching Gifts Program

Claire L. Miller

John & Joan Straka

Jennifer Keating

Rajen and Carolyn Mookerjee

Michael and Kathryn Swaney

Allison Luptak

Patricia and Robert Drogowski

MPF Insurance

The Swanson Family

Joshua Munn

Margaret Dudash

Wayne Murphy

S. Swegman

Edmund and Sally Ruffin

Teresa Duff Eaton Matching Gift Fund

Bryon and Jennifer Nastasi

Carolyn Toth

Ken and Mary Urish

David and Joy Ed

James and Esther Neft

Al Vaccaro

Louis Weiss

David and June Nimick

Tom and Saundy Waseleski

Sandra Marie Olenick

David and Carole Jay Weicht

George and Barbara Olson

Mark and Brenda Wert

Paul M. Palevsky, MD and Sharon R. Roseman, MD

Sherman and Ruth White

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In Memory of Shirley Stevens: The Rebecca M. Arthurs Library

Kate Emberg FRIENDS OF SPL GIFTS:

Jeff and Liz Fecko

Joyce Adler

Alma Fincke

Aleshire Family

Tim Fitzgerald and Christina Cassotis

Sean and Julie Auth Robert Barry and Rosalind F. Kaliden-Barry

Dan and Elaine Park

Cynthia Forrest

Richard and Karen Parker

Tom and Jenny Hay

Nick and Joan Pasquerilla

Shirley Benedict

Brian Hayden

Frank W. Bennett

Harold and Kathy Hess

George Blishak

John and Sharon Hess

Clifford Bob and Joan Miles

Brian and Kate Jeffe

Daniel Pavord and Anna Laufer

Constance Boschetto

Barbara Johns

Diane M. Perino

Gail S. Brooks

The Kiefers

James and Dolores Perino

Gerald and Anna Mae Camp

Patricia Kitchen

James W. Perrin

Joe and Toni Passarello Robert C. Patterson, Jr.

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Summer Vacation Kits Do you want some extra ideas to entertain (and educate) your children while traveling to your vacation getaway? Request a vacation kit! Notify the Children’s Department of your destination and departure date at least one week in advance. Visit the Children’s Department website to fill out the Vacation Kit Request Form. This may include fiction and non-fiction books, audiobooks, music CDs, and DVDs. Visit the Children’s Department website to fill out the Vacation Kit Request

Summer Scavenger Hunt

Form at sewickleylibrary.org/kids.

Do you love to explore? Enjoy learning about local sites? Love puzzles? Then you’ll definitely want to participate in the

Engage Learners with Teachables

library’s Summer Scavenger Hunt!

Help your kids stay on track this summer with Scholastic Teachables! From printable lessons to games to sand activities, Teachables has everything your kids need to enjoy a

When: August 1-7, 2022 Who: Families (2 or more individuals) Prizes:

productive summer.

1st Prize - Pizza on us! ($60 at Caliente Pizza)

This free resource for Sewickley Library cardholders has

2nd Prize - Ice Cream on us! ($40 at Sewickley Confectionery)

multi-grade worksheets, practice pages, and educational

3rd Prize - Cookies on us! ($20 at the Ultimate Pastry Shop)

activities that focus on reading, writing, math, and more to

Compete to solve clues and try to be the highest scoring team.

keep kids learning while having fun. Discover more at

The three highest scoring teams will win gift cards to Caliente

sewickleylibrary.org/teachables.

Pizza, Sewickley Confectionary, or the Ultimate Pastry Shop. This is a family program with different level clues for all ages. Challenges will send you to locations throughout Sewickley as well as looking for things in your everyday life! To participate, one member of your team will need a smartphone and the free Goosechase app. Registration required! Sign your team up online at tiny.cc/splscavenger22

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