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Pumpkin Display Brings Characters off the Page
pumpkin to decorate as your favorite
Looking for some fun activities this
decorate a superb squash. (Carved
Stroll through the Sewickley StoryWalk this Fall Page 3
Halloween season? We invite families
pumpkins get messy fast in the library,
to decorate a pumpkin to be part of
so we recommend saving the carving
our Picture Book Pumpkin Patch
for your pumpkins at home!)
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month.
In this issue Kanopy Offers Unique Streaming Page 2
display in the library’s Children’s Department through the end of the
picture book character. Use paint, paper, ribbons, glitter, stickers or other adornments - and of course inspiration from your favorite stories - to
Drop your decorated pumpkins off at the Children’s Department by October 21 to be included in our
Stop by the Children’s Department on
spooktacular pumpkin display! Pumpkins
Saturday, October 10 from
will be displayed through October 31.
10:00am - 2:00pm to pick up a
Please register, space is limited.
Opportunities to Give
Introducing Kanopy Streaming Service Looking for something new to watch? Sewickley Public Library card holders now have access to Kanopy - an award-winning video streaming service that provides instant access to thousands of critically acclaimed movies, documentaries, and kids favorites. Access more than 30,000 independent and documentary films with no fees or
We are very grateful to the many donors who have supported the
commercials through your library account.
library during this difficult year; especially those who made Love
The collection includes thousands of unique
Your Library donations in September. If you haven’t yet made a gift and would like to support the library, there are three months left in 2020 and various opportunities to give. Here are a few ideas:
titles of social and cultural value from The Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, PBS Kids, and thousands of independent filmmakers.
Gifts made directly to the annual fund of the library support our annual operating costs. Checks made payable to Sewickley Public Library may be mailed or dropped off at our circulation desk; credit cards can be used through the donate button on our website.
Users get 10 downloads per month on their account. Interested in kid’s content? You’re in luck! There are unlimited views in the Kanopy Kids collection which includes popular titles from PBS Kids and language
Do you know if your employer provides a matching gift for your
learning tools. Content from The Great
charitable contribution? Many do. Ask your human resources
Courses collection is also available with
department. A simple form provided by your employer can be
unlimited views - so watch as much as you
completed to help the library receive a match for your gift.
want without hitting your limit.
Your employer may also participate in a United Way campaign; if
Watch Kanopy through a web browser, on
so, choose Sewickley Public Library as your preferred agency with
the Kanopy app, or through a streaming TV
code number 887032.
channel like Roku, Apple TV or Fire Stick.
Purchase a gift book to honor or memorialize someone. A new
To get started using the Kanopy service, visit
online form makes it easier than ever. The library gains a new
sewickleylibrary.org/kanopy.
book for our collection, and the book plate included inside will honor your special someone every time the book is enjoyed. Become a Friend! The Friends of the Library provide funding for library programs and special projects. You can find their brochure at our circulation desk, or visit the Friends page of our website. For more information on all of these great ideas and more, visit sewickleylibrary.org/donate.
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Take note: no new storytimes October 26-30!
there! But the tricky part isn't Thurs| Oct 1, 8, 15 ,22 & 29 getting into the 4-4:30pm library—it's getting Zoom - Kids get a chance to practice out. Kyle and the their French speaking skills in our other kids must online discussion group! Join Annesolve every clue Marie Salih, a native French speaker, and figure out to practice your French conversation every secret puzzle to find the hidden skills in this virtual discussion group. escape route! Limited registration. Best for ages 6-10 with a basic Stop by the Children’s Department to knowledge of the French language. reserve you space and pick up a copy Please register. CHILDREN’S CRAFT-TO-GO KITS of the book. For children in Grades 3-5. Mon | Oct 5 & 19 | 10am Stop by the Children’s Department to pick up a biweekly Craft To-Go Kit! 1,000 BOOKS BEFORE Supplies and instructions are KINDERGARTEN included. Kits are geared for pre-K & Helping your child to be a successful up. Kits are available first come, first reader just got more fun! The goal of served. While supplies last. 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is to
FRENCH FOR KIDS
SEWICKLEY STORYWALK 3 Daily through October 18 Grab the family and take a stroll through any of these spaces and enjoy one of four different Fall nature picture books! A StoryWalk® places pages from a children’s picture book along a walking path so that children and their caregivers may enjoy nature and reading together. FERN HOLLOW NATURE CENTER (1901 Glen Mitchell Rd) The Little Yellow Leaf by Carin Berger AUDUBON GREENWAY (160 Magee Rd, Sewickley) In the Middle of Fall by Kevin Henkes MARY ROBERTS REINHART NATURE PARK (1412 Beaver St) The Busy Little Squirrel by Nancy Tafuri OHIO TOWNSHIP NATURE CENTER (325 Nicholson Rd) Full of Fall by April Pulley Sayer 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.
CHILDREN’S BOOK CLUB Zoom Book Club Discussion Wed | Oct 28 | 4pm Love to read? Join our new Children’s Book Club! In October, we will be reading Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein. When Kyle learns that the world's most famous game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, has designed the town's new library and is having an invitation-only lock-in on opening night, he's determined to be 3
read together with your child from a very early age, reaching 1,000 books before they begin kindergarten. We’ve got some fun tools to get you started and some encouraging ways to celebrate milestones along the way. For details and to register for your starter kit that includes a free book, bookmarks, reading guides, stickers and a reading log visit sewickleylibrary.org/1000books.
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Adult Programs FRENCH CONVERSATION Thursdays | 2-3pm Join Anne-Marie Salih, a native French speaker, in this online discussion group to improve your French conversational skills. This group is for individuals who have a basic knowledge of French. Please register online. WRITE NOW! Fridays | 10am-12pm Conducted by Jeanne Zell, participants enjoy writing from prompts in an encouraging and supportive atmosphere. Please register online. CONVERSATION SALON Wed | Oct 7 | 10am All are welcome to join this engaging group of adults virtually for great discussions. Newcomers always welcome! If you're interested in joining the conversation on Zoom, email sewickley@einetwork.net for the link! VIRTUAL TECH MEETUP Wed | Oct 7 & 21 | 1pm 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 discuss your questions about your computers, phones, and tablets.
VIRTUAL BOOK GROUPS SPL OUTDOOR CINEMA Sat | Oct 10 | 7-9pm Celebrate the start of Fall with SPL's Outdoor Cinema! Watch a fanfavorite, Hocus Pocus (PG), under the stars while enjoying popcorn! Registration required to ensure social distancing. Bring your own blankets or lawn chairs. All ages, viewer discretion advised. LET’S TALK ABOUT MURDER Mon | Oct 26 | 7pm Love true crime? Join us this summer to talk about murder and other crimes! Virtual discussion is open to adults 21+. Theme: Creepy. VIRTUAL TECH CAFE By Appointment Meet with a librarian 1-on-1 to answer your technology questions via Zoom. Don't have a webcam? We can still meet virtually using our equipment at the library. VIRTUAL RESUME CAFE By Appointment Meet with Librarian Stephanie 1-on-1 via Zoom for help and advice on how to create, update, or enhance your resume and/or cover letter. Don't have a webcam? We can still meet virtually using our equipment at the library.
Brown Bag Book Group
Thurs | Oct 15 | 11am Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Get Lit! A Virtual Cure for your Average Book Club
Tues | Oct 20 | 7pm Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald Fourth Tuesday Book Group
Tues | Oct 27| 7pm Title TBD
Do More with Experience Kits
Trolley Museum, & the Lincoln
Each kit can be reserved for the
Highway Experience. The Air
exact week you need it –
Heritage Museum and McKeesport Heritage Center
reservations are first come, first served. We recommend you call
Have you heard about Experience
currently offer free admission and the site to confirm operating
Kits yet? In partnership with other
do not require a pass at this time,
hours, specific health and safety
Allegheny County libraries, we now lend admission passes to
but we'd like to thank them for
policies, and/or time reservation
their participation in the
requirements before your trip.
nearby museums that offer free admission for up to four people!
Experience Kit program and encourage community members
This year’s participating sites:
to visit their locations!
For more information about how to reserve a kit, contact us at
Heinz History Center (including
Experience kits from SPL are
the Fort Pitt Museum and Meadowcroft), Pennsylvania
checked-out for one week at a time (Wednesday to Tuesday). 5
412-741-6920.
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9:30 Preschool ST 2:00 French Convo 4:00 Kid’s French
9:30 Family ST 10:00 Write Now!
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3:00 Take & Make Monday 7:00 True Crime
7:00 Fourth Tuesday BG
4:00 Kid’s Book Club
2:00 French Convo 4:00 Kid’s French
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Donations Memorial/Honor Gifts:
Honor Gifts:
Sarah and Ed Heres
David and Martha Sandberg
Ray Conaway In Memory of
Ann Behrer In Honor of
Ivan and Ruth Hofmann
Jean P. Sebolt
Starr L. Hull, Ed.D.
Stephen and Patricia
Carol Conaway
Robby Hague George and Rita Crawford
In Memory of Dr. Charles Edward Clarke: Thomas Masterani Richard and Karen Parker Marguerite Standish Marvin Wedeen Robert Thaw and Barbara Cooley Thaw In Memory of Jerry Kaye In Memory of Carroll Logsdon: George and Rita Crawford Alicia Dwenger Doll Thomas Foster Kathryn Koppanyi Dr. Joseph Marrone Joan Murdoch David and June Nimick Carolyn Oakes Mr. and Mrs. Russ Orkin Dr. and Mrs. Robert J. Pavlis The Phipps Family: Steve & Trish Phipps, Bunny & Dave Huller, Nancy & Walt Lewis, Anne & Gene Klein Mary Anne Riley Mary Theresa Webb John and Liz Yankello Jim and Esther Neft In Memory of Leonard Stern Joan Murdoch In Memory of Deborah Bucquet Stoessel
Doreen Hurley
In Honor of Dr. Franรงois Clemmons: Musician, Author & Friend
Cooley Thaw In Memory of Larry Vassamillet
Elizabeth Sipe
Robert and Lil Karasek
Mr. and Mrs. Donald W.
Stephen and Stephanie Kiefer Grace C. King
SPL Donations: BNY Mellon Community Partnership
Spalding Ed and Donna Stack Marguerite Standish
Joe and Richelle Klug
Stuart Stevens
Tom and Polly Lechner
Joan B. Sullivan
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Y. Kopf III Lorraine Stragar Bryan and Sarah Stroh Douglas and Vicki Lauffer
Ken and Mary Uris Love Your Library Annual
Capt. and Mrs. John Lednak
Appeal:
John and Fran Lopinsky
Donations received through September 11
Brian Lukach John and Gail Macdonald
Aleshire Family
Dr. Joseph Marrone
Scott Antoline
Brian and Debbie McTiernan
Aziz Family
Tim and Nancy Merrill
George Barbour
Frances Love Merryman
Steven and Marna Blackmer
Nancy V. Miklos
Tim and Claudia Blake
Claire L. Miller
Clifford Bob and Joan Miles
John and Denise Miller
Shauna Browne
Patricia Moody
The Ann & Frank Cahouet
Allen and Annette Moulton
Foundation
Dianne Mullin
Bonnie Casper
Cynthia Mullins
Gary and Janet Chace
Sandra Marie Olenick
Joe and Marianne Cibulas
Susan Paczak
Darryn and Michelle Cleary
Dr. Paul Pavelsky and Dr.
Joyce D. Cortese
Sharon Roseman
Hanley Cox
Richard and Karen Parker
George and Rita Crawford
Nick and Joan Pasquerilla
Bill and Jane de Haven
Mary Beth Pastorius
Sandra Drant
Diane M. Perino
Martha Farkasovsky
James Perrin
Regan Fetterolf
Steven and Laura Powell
Bea and Lee Fields
Mona and Bob Riordan
Edward and Alma Fincke Robert Thaw and Barbara
Gwynne and Judy Jones Gunjan Kedia
Extraordinaire
Sherman
Bob and Mary Ann Rondinelli
Karen Ford
William and Shirley Ross
Jeff and Dorothy Getty
Thomas and Nancy Rostek
Julienne Guiliani
Nancy Ruffer
Claire Grotevant
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Joel and Maria Swanson Mike and Amy Szuba Robert Thaw and Barbara Cooley Thaw Toni and Margaret Tirimacco Ron and Cathy Tisch Carolyn Toth Al Vaccaro Dick and Diane Viall Tracey Vogel Frank and Barbara Wasco Tom and Saundy Waseleski Mary Jo Whitea Friends of SPL Donations: Brian and Rachel Allen Neill and Shirley Barker Ann Behrer Rick and Beth Brown Lucile Conrad Ann Dickson Dr. David Hennessey Sheila Lenehan Linda and Scott Schober John and Missy Zimmerman Dr. Paulina Zunino and Mr. David Parker
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