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Technology to Keep You Connected Touch-Screens Bring Advanced Technology to Meeting Rooms With the increased need for videoconferencing and virtual meetings, keeping connected is more important than ever. The Sewickley Public Library is ready to help our community stay connected with new tech tools in our meeting spaces. We installed two new, large touchscreen devices in our Conference and Community Rooms that allow users to easily connect to video conferencing, presentation, and collaboration
software. Library users who attended programs in the Conference Room in the past year may be familiar with the screen, as the library often uses it for
virtual programs. But did you know that the screens in both rooms are available to all library visitors for personal use? Whether you have an upcoming videointerview or your community group needs a large screen for a presentation or movie screening, consider reserving a meeting room at the library to utilize the screens. Rooms are free for personal and non-profit group use. Contact the Reference Desk at the
library to learn more about reserving today!
MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Wednesdays | 10am, 11am & 1pm Join us in-person for an all new program for babies and toddlers! This storytime is based off of a nationallyrenowned program. Songs, rhymes, fingerplays, stories, and more! Don’t miss out on the fun! For children 0-3 years old. Registration required each week. Masks required for anyone over the age of 2 regardless of vaccination status. FAMILY STORYTIME AT OHIO TOWNSHIP NATURE CENTER Fri | Nov 5, 12 & 19 | 10-10:45am Sewickley Public Library is hosting a family storytime at the Ohio Township Nature Center. Stories, songs and a craft-to-go kit for the whole family. Registration required each week. Masks required for anyone over the age of 2 regardless of vaccination status.
FIRST CHAPTER FRIDAYS Fridays | Nov 5 & 19 | 4:00pm
Civil War with Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum. Discover
On First Chapter Fridays sit back, listen, and use your imagination as the first chapter of a book is read to you in this
what they wore, the equipment they carried and the experiences they went through, from stories and artifacts from
new edition to our virtual programming. Classics, popular fiction, new arrivals, and more will be included
the museum’s collection. Registration required. ACLA SPOTLIGHT: DANCE THE STORY:
in this new virtual read aloud program. You just might find your next favorite book! Visit our YouTube channel on
NUTCRACKER Mon | Nov 29 | 6pm Join us for a virtual holiday exploration
Friday at 4:00pm to listen to the first chapter of a children’s book.
of dance and movement. Learn basic ballet steps and movement concepts through the storyline and characters of
FALL CRAFT TO-GO KITS Saturdays | Nov 6 & 20 | 9am Stop by the Children’s Dept to pick up a
Fall themed Craft To-Go Kit! Supplies and instructions are included. Kits are geared for children in Pre-K - Grade 2. While supplies last. First come, first served. TWEEN CRAFT TAKE & MAKES Wed | Nov 10 | 9am Stop into the Children's Department and ask at the desk for this month's Take and Make Craft! Available while supplies last. First come, first served. For children in 3rd grade and up, please. NATIONAL ORIGAMI DAY Thurs | Nov 11 | 10am November 11 is National Origami Day!
VIRTUAL PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Thurs | Nov 4, 11 & 18 | 9:30am All month long, Miss Bridget will be sharing some of her favorite virtual Preschool Storytimes from the vault! Join us on your YouTube channel for fun books and songs for children 3-5 years old!
NO STORYTIMES NOVEMBER 21-27
Happy Thanksgiving!
To celebrate we will have a display of origami books and some origami paper on hand for you to take home and learn all about the ancient art of origami! Crafts are available while supplies last. Drop In Program - Family. ACLA SPOTLIGHT: THE CIVIL WAR FOOTLOCKER PROGRAM
Wed | Nov 17 | 4pm Learn about a soldiers life during the
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The Nutcracker. Caregivers are welcome to dance along with us! For Pre-K-Grade 5.
Registration is required and begins on November 1!
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT Nov 22 - Dec 8 This Christmas we are putting together a Community Christmas Tree and we need your help decorating the Children's Department! Swing by the department starting Nov. 22 to pick up your piece of our Christmas tree to decorate at home however you like! Bring your piece back between 11/29 - 12/8 so we can assemble an awesome tree. Stop by later to visit our Community Christmas Tree! Drop In Program Family.
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BOOK GROUPS Now meeting at the library! Mystery Book Group
you're interested in joining the conversation on Zoom, please register online. No registration necessary for in-person attendance. SPL KNITTERS GROUP Wed | Nov 3 & 17 | 10:30am-12pm
New to the hobby or have years of experience, everyone is welcome! Join us in
Tues | Nov 9 | 7pm The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
the library to work on current projects or come to learn.
Get Lit! Book Club
Thurs | Nov 4 - 18 | 2-3pm Do you have an intermediate knowledge of
Tues | Nov 16 | 7pm The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis
Brown Bag Book Group Thurs | Nov 18 | 11:30am The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict
Romance Readers Group Thurs | Nov 18 | 7pm Bridgerton: The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn
Fourth Tuesday Book Group Tues | Nov 23 | 7pm There, There by Tommy Orange
DIY CRAFTS FOR ADULTS Tues | Nov 2 & 16 | 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. CONVERSATION SALON Wed | Nov 3| 10am All are welcome to join this engaging group of adults in-person or virtually for great
discussions. Newcomers always welcome! If
FRENCH CONVERSATION
French? Are you looking to improve your conversational skills? Join us for a conversation! This group meets in-person and online. Please register for the Zoom link!
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE BOOK CLUB SERIES Wed | Nov 17 | 7pm Join our new book discussion offering thought provoking books to improve your health. This month’s title, How Not To Die by Michael Greger, MD and Gene Stone, reveals the groundbreaking scientific evidence behind the only diet that can prevent and reverse many of the causes of diseaserelated death. This series is led by Lori M. Bigi, MD/MS, a Primary Care physician certified in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. MICROSOFT EXCEL PART 2: EXCEL: FORMULAS & FUNCTIONS Wed | Nov 17 | 12-2pm Beyond the basics, this class will go beyond what our beginner class offers and will focus on formulas and functions. Basic Excel
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knowledge required. Space is limited.
Fri | Nov 5 - 26| 10am-12pm Participants enjoy writing from prompts in
Registration required.
an encouraging and supportive virtual atmosphere. Please register.
SEWICKLEY QUERY CLUB Mon | Nov 29 | 7-9pm All are invited to the Sewickley Query Club’s
FINANCIAL TIPS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
2021-2022 season. Enjoy the stimulating
Tues | Nov 8 | 6:30-7:30pm Please join Citizens Banker, Lisa Ragan
papers and discussion generated by this season’s topic, The American West.
before the holiday rush and learn some tips on how to protect yourself from “Identity
Refreshments will be served during an intermission. The papers to be presented
Theft” and how to “Raise Your Credit Score”
include: “Pony Express” by George Craig and
with an informative workshop. Please register.
“Cahokia: America’s First City” by Linda Zang.
TECH ASSISTANCE MEETUPS Wed | Nov 10 | 12-2pm
SECRET PITTSBURGH WITH KARYN LOCKE
Drop in at the library for help with your
Wed | Nov 10 | 6:30-7:30pm
phone or tablet device from one of our librarians. No need to register.
Pittsburgh is known as The Steel City and The Burgh to locals, but there's so
12pm - Help with iPhones/iPads 1pm - Help with Android Devices
much more to the renaissance city
LET’S TALK ABOUT MURDER Mon | Nov 15 | 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: FAMILY. No need to register. Meets in-person in the Community Room &
virtually via Zoom with this link: www.tiny.cc/ltamnov21
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than just nicknames - and that includes all of the weird, wonderful, and obscure locations that make it an ideal place to call home. Join author Karyn Lock as she shares tales of culture, history, and the bizarre that make Pittsburgh unique! Karyn Locke is a travel writer and professional road tripper who's happy to call Pittsburgh
her big city. Registration required.
SPL Gifts Designated to Children’s Department:
SPL Annual Appeal Gifts for Love Your Library:
Terry and Marilyn Newton
Elizabeth Adler
Ken and Mary Urish
Joyce Adler Aleshire Family
SPL Gifts Designated to Teen Department: Gregory and Nancy Todd
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Allen AmazonSmile Foundation Anonymous* Katherine Azadian
Honor Gifts: William and Marilyn Crawford In Honor of George and Rita Crawford Doug Mickel In Honor of Alyssa DiFolco's Birthday Robin Bolea In Honor of Another of Richelle Klug's 29th Birthdays
Sherman Bailey Chad and Tiffany Ballard Robert Barry and Rosalind Kaliden-Barry Rita Bean Monique Beatty Shirley Benedict Frank W. Bennett
Memorial Gifts: Sarah C. Baldwin In Memory of John L. and Nancy M. Baldwin
Michael J. Bercik, PhD Faith Bitterolf
Jan Bruno In Memory of The Rev. Janice Berthinee
Steven and Marna Blackmer
Andrew Surloff In Memory of Tommaso Floro (Father of Gianni Floro)
Jan Bolea
Martha Farkasovsky In Memory of Dr. Edward Gaydos
Gail S. Brooks
Mrs. Joan W. Murdoch In Memory of Paul Surloff Ernie and Anna Villella In Memory of Marco Villella
Tim and Claudia Blake
Rick and Kathy Brandt
Lauren Burns Don and Sandy Campbell Lori Capone Gary and Janet Chace Joseph and Marianne Cibulas
Verna Corey, ScD
The Geason Family
Joyce D. Cortese
Julienne Giuliani
Mrs. Lois Crain
Annemarie Gordon
George and Rita Crawford
David and Marcia Gordon
Kate Crouch
David Graham
Stan and Margery Denver
Patricia Grey
James R. DePhillips
Claire Grotevant
Jean Dermott
James L. Hamilton, III
Carol Dickson
Nancy K. Hansen
Ann Dickson
Tom and Jenny Hay
Norman and Linda Diebold
Brian Hayden
Irene J. Dinning
Buzz and Laura Heflin
Thomas and Mary Dirda
Kristen Heimann
Kati Doebler
Deanne Heller
Mrs. Paula Doebler
Dr. David H. Hennessey
Betty and Al Doyle
Ed and Sarah Heres
Robert and Patricia Drogowski
Ivan and Ruth Hofmann
Peg Dudash
Eleanor Howe
Eaton Matching Gift Fund
Eileen Hulme
Scott and Amy Elste
Doreen Hurley
Marilyn Evans and Mary Jablonski
Art and Jan Innamorato
Kendall Fairley
Jamie and Bobbi Irving
John Farkas
Ivy Book Club
Wilson and Jennifer Farmerie
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Johns
Jeff and Liz Fecko
Lisa O. Johnson
Joe and Marion Ferrang
Ruth G. Jonas
Bea and Lee Fields
Gwynne and Judy Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Edward V. Fincke
Harris and Patricia Jones
Karen Ford
Robert and Lil Karasek
Friends of SPL Gifts:
Susan Clancy
Michael and Kathryn Bryson
The Anne L. and George H. Clapp Charitable and Educational Trust
Cynthia Forrest
Jennifer Keating
Anne M. Foulkes
Elise Keely
Darryn and Michelle Cleary
Bernie Frey and Laurie Holding
Rose Marie Kendall
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Comunale
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Fusco
Stephen and Stephanie Kiefer
William and Melissa Cook
Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Gaudio Jr.
Jeffrey and Suzanne Watters
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Tim Kimmet
MPF Insurance
Dr. Carol Ronk Regueiro
Rob and Andrea Stiegel
Don and Rett King
Harry P. Muders, Jr.
Patrick and Amy Richert
Lorraine Stragar
Mary M. Kirsch
Col. and Mrs. Mark Mulkey
Jory and Melanie Richman
Dr. and Mrs. John A. Straka
Juergen and Julie Kloo
Cynthia Mullins
Keith Richmond
Bryan and Sarah Stroh
Joe and Richelle Klug
Mrs. Joan W. Murdoch
Rob and Leslie Riker
Joseph and Susan Sullivan
Bob and Susie Kopf
Robert Mutz
Mona and Bob Riordan
Heather Summers
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Y. Kopf III
Elmer Nahum
James and Pamela Rogers
Andrew Surloff
Donna M. Korczyk
Bryon and Jennifer Nastasi
Jim and Sally Rogers
The Swanson Family
Jonathan Kuzma
Jim and Esther Neft
Bob and Mary Ann Rondinelli
Tom and Elizabeth Szuba
Douglas and Vicki Lauffer
Kate Newman
William and Shirley Ross
Attorney Robert J. Taylor
Linda LeGoullon
David and June Nimick
Thomas and Nancy Rostek
Mario and Nathalie Lemieux
Fabian and Nan O'Connor
Nancy Ruffer
Robert Thaw and Barbara Cooley Thaw
John and Fran Lopinsky
Sandra Marie Olenick
Edmund and Sally Ruffin
Brian F. Lukach
John Orndorff
Blanche Rupert
Paul and Karin Magee
Mary Ann Owens
H. W. Ryals
Dr. Joseph Marrone and Donna Mitchell
Paul M. Palevsky, MD and Sharon R. Roseman, MD
Velma B. Saire
David and Gwendolyn Martin
Rich and Sharon Papke
Linda Martin
Richard and Karen Parker
Glenn and Doty Mauney
Tom Parker and Glenda Larson
Marilyn Mauro
Eugene Parsons and Lucy Lin-Parsons
Louise Y. McAlpin
Nick and Joan Pasquerilla
Janet R. McDanel
Joe and Toni Passarello
Brian and Debbie McTiernan
George and Nancy Patterson
Mary Means
Michele Pazul
Tim and Nancy Merrill
Bob and Joan Peirce
Frances Love Merryman
Diane M. Perino
Anne B. Metcalf
James and Dolores Perino
Sewickley Farmer's Market Raffle Donors (36)
Marlene Mihalsky
James Perrin
Stephen and Patricia Sherman
Malachy and Patty Whalen
Nancy V. Miklos
Eric and Jennifer Pogue
Elizabeth (Liza) Sipe
Mary Whitaker
Claire L. Miller
John J. Poister
Marlene Walker Smith
Thomas and Fay Wright
Rick and Dotti Miller
Carol Poninsky
Mary T. Smith
Tom Yeh
Timothy and Helen Miller
Oliver and Mary Kay Poppenberg
Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Spalding
John and Missy Zimmerman
Elizabeth Donnan Minter
Ann C. Puskaric
Samuel and Judith Spanos
Paul and Laura Molter
The Query Club
Ed and Donna Stack
Dr. Paulina Zunino and Mr. David Parker
Patricia Moody
Cathy Radford
Marguerite O. Standish
Rajen and Carolyn Mookerjee
Cheryl Redmond
Clayton Steup
Monica Savage Gene and Sheila Scanlon
Karen Schmidt Bob and Lynne Schneider Linda and Scott Schober The Schuchert Family David and Christa Sculley Jean P. Sebolt Maggie Setler Sewickley Civic Garden Council
Ron and Cathy Tisch Rod and Molly Torbic Carolyn A. Toth Steve and Terri Tunick Sue Turk Ray and Catherine Tyson Russell and Susan Ulmer Al Vaccaro Alice Valoski William Vasiladiotis Mr. and Mrs. Robert Veltre Dick and Diane Viall Mary Jean Voigt Tom and Saundy Waseleski Daniel Weiner William and Jodie Welge
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We Feel the Love!
Giving Tuesday is November 30th
Thank you to the 324 donors who generously
Mark the date for this year’s Giving Tuesday,
gifted more than $36,000 to the library in
falling on Tuesday, November 30th. This annual
September for our annual Love Your Library
international movement takes place on the first
campaign. We are grateful to the Jack
Tuesday following Thanksgiving as an
Buncher Foundation for providing the
opportunity to remember your favorite non-
generous pool of matching funds that will
profit with a gift on your holiday shopping list.
add even greater impact to these gifts.
Here at the library, it traditionally kicks off our
Thanks for sending us some love!
end-of-year giving campaign when we participate through the local movement of Give Big Pittsburgh at
givebigpittsburgh.com. We’ve been very good this year, so we hope we’re on your nice list. Happy Holidays, everyone!
Start Your Little Ones Out Right 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
Local Authors Spotlight Are you an author from the Sewickley area? We
Experience Kits Explore Southwestern PA with our Experience Kits! Kits are available for free admission for up to four people at local museums/historic sites. More info at sewickleylibrary.org/experience-kits
would like to spotlight one of our local authors each month by displaying their work and a biographical sketch at the library, on our website, and in our newsletter. To apply to be considered for our Local Authors Spotlight please visit sewickleylibrary.org/localauthors
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