Summer 2018

SUMMER 2018 Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

9AM - 9PM 9AM - 6PM 9AM - 5PM 1PM - 5PM

412-741-6920 | www.sewickleylibrary.org

SPL will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

Come see us at the St. James Farmer’s Market on June 2nd!

New Resume Cafes!

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Friends of the Library Book Sale in June!

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SUMMER 2018 Get Ready for Summer Reading 2018!

This year’s Summer Reading Program starts on June 4th and that means it’s time to sign up and read to win awesome prizes! We have programs for ALL AGES. Check out the Children’s, Teen, or Adult Department sections in this newsletter for more information about programs and how to sign-up. You can also stop by the Farmers’ Market at St. James on Saturday, June 2 to get more information about Summer Reading!

Congratulations to Quaker Valley High School which was recently ranked the #1 high school in Pittsburgh and #10 in Pennsylvania!

Sewickley Public Library Rocks with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra - Summer Reading Club Kick-Off Saturday, June 9 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Join us for the 2018 Summer Reading Kick-Off Celebration of music and crafts. This year’s theme is Library Rocks! Pop over to the library to sign up for Summer Reading, listen to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, sing your favorite Karaoke song, and make some crafts that rock! ALL AGES. No registration required.

1:00 PM - Enjoy some live music played by members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra 2:30 PM - Karaoke Time! Sing your favorite Children’s song - new or old!

Enjoy these activities from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM:  Crafts - Make and take tambourines and musical coloring sheets  Musical Instrument Station - Children can try and explore musical instruments - guitar, electric keyboard, drums, rain sticks and more!  Register for Summer Reading

Friends of the Sewickley Public Library Book Lovers’ Book Sale is June 8 - 10 Get ready to load up on some great reads during the summer book sale! The sale hours are Friday, June 8, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Saturday, June 9, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, and Sunday, June 10, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM. Sunday is Bag Sale day! Fill up one of the provided bags for $5.00!

Thank You for the Continued Book Donations The Friends of the Sewickley Public Library’s book sales would not be possible without generous book donations from the community. To make sure donations get to the right place, we ask that all donations be brought to the Circulation Desk in the main lobby of the library during regular operating hours. Although we would love to make donation times more accessible, our after-hours book drop cannot handle the generous amount of items that are donated.

Book Stop Program The library is teaming up with Quaker Valley Schools and the United Way to bring the Book Stop program to the Sewickley Valley. This partnership helps to distribute books to children in local communities. Sewickley Library will be going on two "book runs" on Wednesday, June 27 and Wednesday, August 1. Each book run has four stops where books will be distributed. Check out the Children’s page on the website (www.sewickleylibrary.org/kids) for more details closer to the dates!

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Library staff from the Sewickley Public Library and Northland Public Library hosted information tables highlighting upcoming library programs and events during The Pittsburgh Philharmonic’s presentation of Story Time at the Quaker Valley Middle School in May.

Adult Battle of the Books 2018 Results We are happy to report that the Adult Battle of the Books sponsored by North Region libraries this past April was a huge success! This year was the first ever Battle of the Books designed specifically for adults. There was such a tremendous response to the program that registration had to end early. There were 28 teams, with a total of 130 people who participated - many of whom dressed up for the event - creating personalized team shirts or donning costumes. Groups had a great time reading a variety of selected titles, winning fun prizes, and getting to take home a complimentary book at the end of the evening. Most of all, participants reported that they appreciated having a perfect occasion to enjoy with friends.

Sponsoring libraries for the event included: Avalon Public Library, CooperSiegel Community Library, Hampton Community Library, Millvale Community Library, Northland Public Library, Northern Tier Library, Sewickley Public Library, and Shaler North Hills Library.

New, Resume Cafes!

The library is excited to offer our new Resume Cafes! Like our current Tech Cafes, you can book a Librarian who specializes in career services for a one-on-one session. Resume Cafes can be used for help creating or updating a resume or cover letter. Our Librarian can also help with interview skills and can run you through a mock-interview. You can schedule a Resume or Tech Cafe online at: www.sewickleylibrary.org/tech-cafes or ask a Reference Librarian.

Excerpts from “Le Corsaire” Featured in June West Pointe Ballet presents excerpts from “Le Corsaire” on Saturday, June 2. There are two showings: at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM. Le Corsaire (The Pirate) follows the escapades of a dashing pirate, Conrad, who journeys across the high seas to save his beautiful Greek girl, Medora. You’ll get to meet Medora and her best friend, Gulnare, as well as the famous 3 Odalisques. They will also be presenting a small part of the famous dream scene from “Le Jardin Animee” and other dances.

Le Corsaire will most definitely be enjoyed and appreciated by young and old alike. The ballet is full of majestic and virtuoso dancing, making Le Corsaire one of the easiest and most entertaining classical ballets for the audience to watch and most challenging for the dancers to execute.

The Butterfly Project The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh is pleased to offer a meaningful, intergenerational Summer program through a partnership with the Allegheny County Library Association on Monday, July 23, from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Participants in the Butterfly Project will learn about children who lost their lives in the Holocaust. Each participant will receive a card with the story of Kids Fairy Gardens a specific child. They will then paint a butterfly, perhaps inspired by the Sunday, June 24 story of that child, which will be displayed in the library. The hope is that the butterflies will be visible across the city!

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM This program aims to challenge the community to embrace difference Create a magical spot for and to fight against bigotry and intolerance happening now. Space is fairies to play! limited. Please register.

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Children’s Programs - SUMMER 2018 Questions? Reach us at 412-741-0937 or www.sewickleylibrary.org/kids

Su mmer R eading 2018 2018 Summer Reading Club – Reading Rocks! for children from birth all the way to those entering 5th grade, runs from June 4 through August 4. Stop by all summer long to check out books, participate in programs, make some crafts and earn cool rewards & prizes by reading!

Don’t miss out!

BOUNCING BABIES - Babies & Toddlers - from birth to 2 years Read to your baby and receive a board book at the end of 8 weeks. Enter to win a special prize just for mom!

MUSICIANS READING TOGETHER - for listeners and beginning readers Join our Reading Together Club. You’ll win prizes and stickers every week for 8 weeks. Details are included in the registration packet.

ROCK’N READERS - for readers preschool through entering 5th grade Earn a coupon for every hour that you read! Use your coupons to get cool prizes from our Claw Machine or by entering our weekly raffles. Details are included in the registration packet.

Vacation Kits

Boredom Busters

Do you want some extra ideas to entertain (and educate) your children while traveling to your vacation getaway?

Request a literary vacation kit! Notify the Children’s Department of your destination and departure date at least one week in advance and receive a bag to take with you. This may include fiction and non-fiction books, audiobooks, music CDs, and DVDs, plus our Family Vacation Fun List. Call us at 412-741-0937 or visit the Children’s Department.

Are you looking for fun ideas to interest and occupy your children? Have grandkids visiting this summer?

Give us one week’s notice (if you can) and we’ll assemble a collection of books, music, and movies to keep the kiddos busy. Don’t forget to check for story times and programs the children might enjoy. Call us at 412-741-0937 or visit the Children’s Department for more info.

Week ly P rogra ms Please note time changes for the Summer! | No Storytimes July 2-6 | No registration needed!

Babies and Books Storytime for 2’s Tuesdays: Wednesdays: 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM Nursery and action A half hour of rhymes, books and songs fingerplays, songs, and for children up to 24 stories for 2-year-olds months, with with an adult. Please, caregiver. Please, no no older children. older children.

Preschool Storytime Thursdays: 9:30 AM & 10:30 AM Ages 3-6 without a caregiver, meet for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and finger plays.

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Dance Party Thursdays: 6:45 PM

Family Block Party Saturdays:

Toddlers and 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Preschoolers with It’s a Block Party! PLAY, BUILD, a caregiver come READ and LEARN together with and dance the blocks. Develop hand-eye night away! coordination and learn STEAM concepts. BIRTH – Age 6.

Program Registration begins on the 15th of the preceding month.

Please register according to the grade you will be entering in the fall.

Birth to 5 years old Baby & Toddler Sensory Time - Wednesday, June 13, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Stop in at any time during this hourlong 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. Babies and toddlers, with caregiver.

Parachute Play - Friday, June 15, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Thirty minutes of activities that includes music, creative movement and fun, all with one colorful parachute! Ages 2-5, with adult.

Storytime Chess: Kings and Pawns - Session 1 - Mondays June 18 & 25, 6:45 PM - 7:10 PM Registration is limited for this very special introduction to the game of Chess. For children age 3 - 6, learn the basics of chess through story. We will learn about the Kings and Pawns in this fun, interactive 4 week series.

Preschool Yoga - Friday, June 29, 10:00 AM Join us for Yoga Storytime at the library! Bring a yoga mat or a beach towel and wear comfy clothes. Ages 3-6, with adult.

Grades K-5 Lego Club - Tuesday, June 5, 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Lego Party! Children will be encouraged to put their creativity to work and build awesome Lego creations. Grades K-5. No registration required.

Trip Around the World - Tuesday, June 12, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Join us to travel around the world as we explore different cultures through a book, craft, and snack. International foods will be provided as a snack, children with allergies should bring a snack. Grades K-2.

Rock Mining Rush - Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Thursday, June 14, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Explore mineral resources and how we use them. Pan for minerals and find out what minerals are needed to make our cell phones! Space is limited. Please register. Grades K-5.

Get Crafty - Saturday, June 16, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Stop by the Children’s Department to create a rock’n make & take craft.

No need to register! Grades K-5.

Lego Club - Movie Night - Tuesday, June 19, 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM It’s Lego Club with a twist.

Grab your blanket and pillow as we watch Lego Jurassic World: The Indominus Escape.

Grades K-5.

Tech Time - Thursday, June 21, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Drop by the library to check out some cool Tech gadgets. This session will be working with miniature robots Dash & Dot and Ozobots. Grades 3-5.

American Girl of the Year: Luciana, Saturday, June 23, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Let’s celebrate the Girl of the Year 2018: Luciana. Luciana loves science and wants to travel to space.

Join us as we learn about the newest American Girl.

Trip Around the World - Tuesday, June 26, 2:00 PM 3:00 PM Join us to travel around the world as we explore different cultures through a book, craft, and snack.

International foods will be provided as a snack, children with allergies should bring a snack. Grades K-2.

Family Programs Sewickley Public Library Rocks with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra - Summer Reading Club Kick-Off - Saturday, June 9, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Join us for the 2018 Summer Reading Kick -Off Celebration. This year’s theme is Library Rocks! Come to the library to sign up for Summer Reading, sing your favorite song, and make some crafts that rock! ALL AGES. No registration required. (See Page 2 for more info!)

Family Story Time at Ohio Township Nature Center Mondays, June 11, 18 & 25, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Sewickley Public Library is hosting a family story time at the Ohio Township Nature Center. Stories, songs and crafts for the whole family.

Fern Hollow Play Dates - Wednesday, June 20, 11:00 AM 1:00 PM Join us at Fern Hollow Nature Center in the Nature Outdoor Classroom for creative play, outdoor discovery and crafts! Bring along a picnic! *Free for Fern Hollow Nature Center members - $5/family for non-members. No registration required.

Fairy Gardens - Sunday, June 24, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Create a magical spot for fairies to play! Feel free to bring natural materials to add to your garden (shells, moss, etc.) Ages 4 and up, with an adult. There is a $2 material fee per child. Please bring a shoebox to take your creations home in!

Drive-In Movie Party: Cars 3 - Wednesday, June 27, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Families will work together to turn the Community Room into a Drive-In-Theater by making cardboard cars to watch the Cars 3, Rated G. Snacks and drinks included. Bring pillows and blankets for a more enjoyable experience. Vehicles may be taken home after the show. There is a $1 material fee per child.

Storytime Chess Session 1: 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9 Session 2: 8/3, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27 (See Children’s Program list for more info!)

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Program Registration begins on the 15th of the preceding month.

Please register according to the grade you will be entering in the fall.

Birth to 5 years old

Lego Club - Movie Night, Tuesday, July 24, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM It’s Lego Club with a twist. Grab your blanket and pillow as we Storytime Chess: Kings and Pawns - Session 1 - Mondays, July 2 & 9, 6:45 PM - 7:10 PM Registration is limited for this very watch Lego Scooby Doo: Knight Time Terror in the Storytime special introduction to the game of Chess. For children age 3 - 6, room. Grades K-5. learn the basics of chess through story. We will learn about the The Geode Guy! - Wednesday, July 25, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Kings and Pawns in this fun, interactive 4 week series.

Stop by the library to meet Jeff Smith, professional Geologist.

Learn all about geodes from the Chihuahuan Parachute Play - Friday, July 6, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Thirty minutes of activities that includes music, creative movement and Desert in Mexico in this hands on program.

Bring $6 if you would like to crack open a geode fun, all with one colorful parachute! Ages 2-5, with adult. of your very own! Grades K-5.

Baby & Toddler Sensory Time - Wednesday, July 11, 6:00 PM Family Programs 7:00 PM Stop in at any time during this hour-long sensory experience! Babies and toddlers can play and explore our Family Story Time at Ohio Township Nature Center - Mondays, various sensory stations that will encourage your little one's July 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Sewickley Public curiosity and sense of wonder through touch, sight and Library is hosting a family story time at the Ohio Township Nature sound. Babies and toddlers, with caregiver.

Center. Stories, songs and crafts for the whole family. Please call the Library to register!

Preschool Yoga - Friday, July 13, 10:00 AM Join us for Yoga Storytime at the library! Bring a yoga mat or a beach towel and Drive-In Movie Party: SING - Wednesday, July 18, 6: 00 PM wear comfy clothes. Ages 3-6, with adult.

8:30 PM Families will work together to turn the Community *New* Adaptive Storytime - Sunday, July 22, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Room into a Drive-In-Theater by making cardboard cars to watch SING, Rated PG. Snacks and drinks Children with developmental disabilities will build early literacy skills by interacting with stories, songs and activities that engage included. Bring pillows and blankets for a all the senses. Caregivers, children and their peers will interact in more enjoyable experience. Vehicles may be taken home after the show. There is a a calm, supportive environment. Ages 3-5, with adult. $1 material fee per child.

Grades K-5 The Butterfly Project - Monday, July 23, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM This Trip Around the World - Tuesdays, July 10 & 24, 2:00 PM program aims to challenge the community to embrace 3:00 PM Join us to travel around the world as we differences and to fight against bigotry. More information on explore different cultures through a book, craft, and Page 3. snack. International foods will be provided, children Fern Hollow Play Dates - Wednesday, July 25, 11:00 AM with allergies should bring a snack. Grades K-2.

1:00 PM Join us at Fern Hollow Nature Center in the Nature Rock & Mineral Hounds - Wednesday, July 11, 1:00 PM Outdoor Classroom for creative play, outdoor discovery and 1:45 PM Rock specimens help you read the story of Earth’s crafts! Bring a long a picnic! *Free for Fern Hollow Nature Center past. Investigate the properties of rocks and minerals using members - $5/family for non-members. No Registration scientific tools. Space is limited. Please register.

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Civil War Footlocker Project - Soldiers and Sailors Museum Family Scrapbooking - Saturday, July 28, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM You Tuesday, July 17, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Join us as we learn about and your special, wonderful, one-of-a-kind family will create a the life of a solider from the Civil War. See and touch military family scrapbook. Bring your grandparents or other family artifacts from the collection at Soldiers & Sailors Museum. members to help create your family scrapbook. ALL AGES. Grades 3-6.

Registration required.

Tech Time - Thursday, July 19, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Drop by the Daniel Tiger Rocks! - Sunday, July 29 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM library to check out some cool Tech gadgets. This session will be Daniel Tiger will be here! Join us for stories from the coding with Bee Bots & Code-a-pillars. Grades 3-5.

Neighborhood, make a craft AND meet your favorite Tiger!

Lunch at the Library - Kindergarten - Fridays, July 20 & 27, Wonders of Wildlife - The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Monday, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Get ready for Kindergarten this fall by July 30, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Discover fur, feathers, and scales in reviewing our ABC's & 123's, playing games and meeting new this introduction to some of the world’s friends! Bring a light lunch. For children starting Kindergarten in most fascinating animals. Using live Fall 2018. animals from the Pittsburgh Zoo, we will Get Crafty - Saturday, July 21, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Stop by the explore the physical characteristics of Children’s Department to create a rock’n make & take craft. No each animal while learning how they are need to register! Grades K-5. uniquely adapted to their environments.

Space is limited. Please register.

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Program Registration begins on the 15th of the preceding month.

Please register according to the grade you will be entering in the fall.

Birth to 5 years old

Family Programs

Preschool Yoga - Fridays, August 3 & 24, 10:00 AM Join us for Yoga Storytime at the library! Bring a yoga mat or a beach towel and wear comfy clothes. Ages 3-6, with adult.

Storytime Chess: Kings and Pawns - Session 2 - Mondays, August 6, 13, 20 & 27, 6:45 PM - 7:10 PM Registration is limited for this very special introduction to the game of Chess. For children age 3 - 6, learn the basics of chess through story. We will learn about the Kings and Pawns in this fun, interactive 4 week series.

Parachute Play - Friday, August 17, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Thirty minutes of activities that includes music, creative movement and fun, all with one colorful parachute! Ages 2-5, with adult. *New* Adaptive Storytime - Sunday, August 26, 1:00 PM 1:30 PM Children with developmental disabilities will build early literacy skills by interacting with stories, songs, and activities that engage all the senses. Caregivers, children and their peers will interact in a calm, supportive environment.

For children ages 3-5, with adult.

Fern Hollow Play Dates - Wednesday, August 1, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Join us at Fern Hollow Nature Center in the Nature Outdoor Classroom for creative play, outdoor discovery and crafts! Bring along a picnic! *Free for Fern Hollow Nature Center members - $5/family for non-members. No registration required.

Family Story Time at Ohio Township Nature Center Monday, August 6, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Sewickley Public Library is hosting a family story time at the Ohio Township Nature Center. Stories, songs and crafts for the whole family. Please call the Library to register!

Ice Cream Social - Tuesday, August 7, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM We couldn’t let the summer end without our annual program Grades K-5 of stories, songs and ICE CREAM! We’ll provide toppings for Tech Time - Thursday, August 2, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Drop by loads of ice cream. Come and help us eat it up! ALL AGES. the library to check out some cool Tech gadgets. This session Registration required. Ice Cream generously provided by the Sewickley Confectionary! will be coding with Bee Bots & Ozobots. Grades 3-5.

Lunch at the Library - Kindergarten - Fridays, August 3 & 10, PJ Party Storytime & Fort Building - Wednesday, August 8, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wear your PJ's and join us for a cozy hour 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Get ready for of reading books in our very own forts. Don't forget to bring Kindergarten this fall by reviewing our ABC's your favorite stuffy to join us! ALL AGES. & 123’s, playing games and meeting new friends! Bring a light lunch. For children Is the Price Right? - Thursday, August 9, 7:30 PM A family starting Kindergarten in Fall 2018. program based on the hit game show The Price is Right! Come Candy Experiments - Saturday, August 18, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM and show your shopper savvy! Win prizes! ALL AGES. Science experiments combined with candy equals lots of fun. National S’mores Day - Fern Hollow Nature Center - Friday, Join us as we use different types of candy to learn science August 10, 7:00 PM Help us celebrate National S’mores Day concepts. There is a $2.00 materials fee for this program. with Fern Hollow Nature Center! We will play in the outdoor Grades K-5. classroom and end the evening with a campfire, S’mores and Kindergarten Rocks! - Sunday, August 19, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM stories! Registration required. Please register online at Are you entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2018? Join us for www.fhnc.org $12/child for Fern Hollow Nature Center Members, $15/child for non-members. a celebration of YOU and first day of BIG K! Stories, games and fun! For those entering kindergarten in the Fall 2018 and Drive-In Movie Party: Paddington 2 - Wednesday, August a caregiver.

15, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Families will work together to turn the Community Room Lego Club - Tuesday, August 21, 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Lego Party! Children will be encouraged to put their creativity into a Drive-In-Theater by making cardboard cars to watch Paddington 2, to work and build awesome Lego creations. Grades K-5. No Rated PG. Snacks and drinks registration required. included. Bring pillows and blankets for a more enjoyable experience. Vehicles may be taken home after the show. There is a $1 materials fee.

Candy Experiments!

Saturday, August 18th @ 1:00 PM!

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Adult Programs - SUMMER 2018 Adult Summer Reading 2018 Starts June 4th! - Sign up online at www.sewickleylibrary.org/summer-reading to log your books or visit the Summer Reading table in the library lobby. Each book you log earns an entry to win weekly prizes. Keep reading all summer long to be eligible for the Grand Prize drawing at the end of summer!

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Intermediate Microsoft Word - Beyond the Basics Wednesday, June 13, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM West Pointe Ballet Presents Excerpts from “Le Corsaire” This session goes beyond an introduction. Registration Saturday, June 2, Two showings: 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM West Pointe Ballet presents excerpts from “Le Corsaire” (The required.

Pirate) as well as, a small part of the famous dream scene Introduction to Monologue Writing from “Le Jardin Animee” and other dances. For more Thursdays, June 14, 21, 28, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM information, see Page 3.

Mora Harris, City Theater Teaching Artist, will conduct a three-part workshop in Adult Knitting Club monologue writing. An optional reading Tuesday, June 5, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM will conclude the sessions. More New to the hobby or have years of experience, everyone is information about our instructor may be welcome. An experienced knitter will be on hand to answer found at www.moravharris.com. A $10 your questions. registration fee is required. Space is limited.

Spanish Conversation Group Let's Talk About Murder! True Crime Discussion Group Tuesdays, June 5 & 19, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Monday, June 18, 7:00 PM This group meets the First and Third Tuesdays each month Calling all TRUE CRIME FANS! Each month we'll pick a theme! and is led by a native Spanish speaker.

Come with a story to share based on the theme! Local Wise Walk legends, unsolved mysteries, famous cases - all are welcome!

Thursday, June 7, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM June’s Theme: Unsolved. Open to all adults 21+ This is the last week of this season’s session of Wise Walk. If you are an active 50+ adult, join us in the fall for our next 10- Get Lit! A Social Cure for Your Average Book Club Tuesday, June 19, 7:00 PM week walking session!

Looking for a social experience with a literary Senior Computer Club bent? Join us for an adult book club focused Thursday, June 7, 12:00 PM - 2:00PM on edgy, irreverent and contemporary titles.

If you’re an older adult and want to have fun, make new Each month we’ll meet at a local café or bar friends, and learn about computers and the Internet, please so that you can enjoy the discussion over a join us monthly. Please register. fresh latte or favorite cocktail. This month’s Freedom from Fractures: A Bone Health Seminar title: The Grownup by Gillian Flynn. Meeting Monday, June 11, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM location: Azul Bar Y Cantina.

Join us for a presentation on how medical conditions, Summer Art Project for Adults with ID medications, and family history can affect your risk of Wednesday, June 20, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM fractures and learn what you can do to prevent them. Megan This is a specially designed art workshop for adults with Lynch of OsteoStrong Pittsburgh presents this workshop intellectual disabilities and their caregivers. There is a $5 developed by the national nonprofit American Bone Health materials fee. Please register. organization. Please register.

Cliff Notes: Get the Lead Out - Lead in Our Homes Tuesday, June 12, 7:00 - 8:00 PM We will discuss the sources of lead exposure, screening guidelines for the general public, and testing procedures for the home and consumer products. The talk will cover the health risks of lead poisoning in different segments of the population. We will go over different strategies to reduce your exposure to lead in the environment.

On-Going Weekly Programs Write Now! Every Friday, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Conducted by Jeanne Zell, participants enjoy writing from prompts in an encouraging and supportive atmosphere.

Sahaja Meditation Every Saturday, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Enjoy silence, peace, and stress release which is always free.

Conversation Salon Wednesday, June 13, 10:00 AM - 12:00PM This engaging group of adults meets for coffee and great discussions. Newcomers always welcome!

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Adult Programs - SUMMER 2018

Brown Bag Book Group Thursday, June 21, 11:30 AM Bring your lunch and enjoy the discussion lead

by Rosa Lamour Dorman and Librarian Mary Jean Voigt. This month’s selection: Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance.

The Fire of 1973: The Largest Archives Disaster in US History and the Preservation Effort to Restore Lost Military Records Thursday, July 12, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM This interesting lecture covers the devastating fire at the National Archives and Records Administration’s National Personnel and Records Center in St. Louis, MO in July 1973. Millions of military Senior iPad/iPhone Club personnel records were lost. Come Wednesday, June 27, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM learn about the response to the fire, We welcome all adults and seniors who are interested in expanding their knowledge of iPads and iPhones. Please bring the extent of the damage, and how this event prompted the creation of a Preservation your own device if you already own one. Please register.

Department to restore access to millions of archived military What to Expect When You Are Getting a Hip Replacement records which otherwise may have been lost.

Wednesday, June 27, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Dr. Leesa DiBartola, Professor of Physical Therapy, Duquesne Get Lit! A Social Cure for Your Average Book Club Tuesday, July 17, 7:00 PM University, presents up-to-date information on hip replacement surgery, including how to pick a surgeon, what Looking for a social experience with a literary bent? Join us for an adult book club focused on edgy, you need to know before surgery, effective rehabilitation, irreverent and contemporary titles. Each and how nutrition, sleep and exercise affects the month we’ll meet at a local café or bar so that rehabilitation outcome. Please register. you can enjoy the discussion over a fresh latte July or favorite cocktail. This month’s title: Stiff: Adult Knitting Club The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Tuesday, July 3, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Roach. Meeting location: Crazy Mocha.

New to the hobby or have years of experience, everyone is Getting Started with Microsoft Excel welcome. An experienced knitter will be on hand to answer Wednesday, July 18, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM your questions.

This class will cover the basics of getting started with this Spanish Conversation Group Tuesdays, July 3 & 17, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM This group meets the First and Third Tuesdays each month and is led by a native Spanish speaker.

Cliff Notes: Petrochemical Development in Southwestern PA, Industrial Buildup Tuesday, July 10, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM There has been a lot of industrial development in the Southwestern PA area in recent years.

This informative lecture will review infrastructure buildup, starting from the drill-well site to the petrochemical plant (aka cracker plant) and everything in between. Lots of other elements are involved in this industrial development, including: truck traffic, creating holding ponds, pipelines, compressor stations, pigging ports and condensing facilities.

Each part of these operations have different consequences and effects for the area population and the environment. This program will examine the data and the science of each of these operations and how they are carried out. Please register.

spreadsheet program. Registration required.

What to Expect When You Are Getting a Knee Replacement, Wednesday, July 18, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Dr. Leesa DiBartola, Professor of Physical Therapy, Duquesne University, presents up-to-date information on hip replacement surgery, including how to pick a surgeon, what you need to know before surgery, effective rehabilitation, and how nutrition, sleep and exercise affects the rehabilitation outcome. Please register.

Brown Bag Book Group Thursday, July 19, 11:30 AM Bring your lunch and enjoy the discussion lead

by Rosa Lamour Dorman and Librarian Mary Jean Voigt. This month’s selection: Every Fifteen Minutes by Lisa Scottoline.

Let's Talk About Murder! True Crime Discussion Group Monday, July 23, 7:00 PM Calling all TRUE CRIME FANS! Each month we'll pick a theme!

Come with a story to share based on the theme! Local legends, unsolved mysteries, famous cases - all are welcome!

Open to all adults 21+

Conversation Salon Wednesday, July 11, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM This engaging group of adults meets for coffee and great discussions. Newcomers always welcome!

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Save the Date for the Fall: Wise Walk returns Thursday, September 6th!

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August Senior Computer Club Thursday, August 2, 12:00 PM - 2:00PM If you’re an older adult and want to have fun, make new friends, and learn about computers and the Internet, please join us monthly. Please register.

titles for the upcoming year, so you are welcome to bring along a few suggestions for consideration. Newcomers always welcome!

Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint Wednesday, August 15, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM This class will cover the basics of using this presentation program. Registration required.

Reiki: 3-Course Session Mondays, August 6, 13, & 20, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Brown Bag Book Group Thursday, August 16, 11:30 AM Reiki is a Japanese form of relaxation. It has proven beneficial Bring your lunch and enjoy the discussion lead by Rosa Lamour Dorman and Librarian Mary Jean as an energy technique to nurture physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. Over the three courses of this program, we Voigt. This month’s selection: Please Look After will explain the concept of Reiki, and allow for a “Reiki share” Mom by Kyung-Sook Shin.

Stress Management: Part 2 session, followed by a meditation session. Please register.

Thursday, August 16, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Adult Knitting Club This is Part 2 of the Stress Management mini-course. The Tuesday, August 7, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM second part of this course will involve participating in a stress New to the hobby or have years of experience, everyone is relieving session that includes meditation, PMR, guided welcome. An experienced knitter will be on hand to answer imagery, and Reiki. Please register. your questions.

Spanish Conversation Group Tuesdays, August 7 & 21, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM This group meets the First and Third Tuesdays each month and is led by a native Spanish speaker.

Conversation Salon Wednesday, August 8, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM This engaging group of adults meets for coffee and great discussions. Newcomers always welcome!

Stress Management: Part 1 Thursday, August 9, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Everyone has stress! The first session of this stress management mini-course will help you identify the major stressors in your life and how to best manage them. We will examine stress management techniques of progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, meditations, moderate exercise, spending time with others, and learning new activities as proven methods to manage stress. Please register.

Get Lit! A Social Cure for Your Average Book Club Tuesday, August 21, 7:00 PM Looking for a social experience with a literary bent? Join us for an adult book club focused on edgy, irreverent and contemporary titles. Each month we’ll meet at a local café or bar so that you can enjoy the discussion over a fresh latte or favorite cocktail.

This month’s title: 2030: The Real Story of What Happens to America by Albert Brooks. Meeting location: Pizza Roma.

Beyond OverDrive – A Primer on Free eResources Wednesday, August 22, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Family genealogy, technology training, market research, literature reviews, term paper research, digital magazines, and more. We will explore the free resources available to you beyond just downloading eBooks. Please Register.

Let's Talk About Murder! True Crime Discussion Group Monday, August 27, 7:00 PM Calling all TRUE CRIME FANS! Each month we'll pick a theme!

Cliff Notes: Breathe Free, Indoor Air Quality Come with a story to share based on the theme! Local Tuesday, August 14, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM legends, unsolved mysteries, famous cases - all are welcome!

Most people spend over 90% of their time indoors. However, Open to all adults 21+ did you know that indoor air pollution The Fourth Tuesday Book Group Planning Meeting can be 2-5 times greater than outdoor Tuesday, August 28, 7:00 PM air pollution? Very young children and The Fourth Tuesday Book Group meets from September older adults may be even more through May for lively discussions into a wide variety of sensitive to indoor environmental books. We’ll meet to discuss possible titles for the group’s pollutants. Indoor air pollution can be 2018/2019 lineup of books. Bring your suggestions and a lots of things - from radon to cigarette smoke to mold. This finger food to share. New members are always welcome. program covers steps and resources that can help us have Senior iPad/iPhone Club better indoor air quality. Please register.

Wednesday, August 29, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Mystery Book Group Kick-Off We welcome all adults and seniors who are interested in Tuesday, August 14, 7:00 PM expanding their knowledge of iPads and iPhones. Please bring Join fellow mystery lovers for another great season of fun your own device if you already own one. Please register. reading and great discussions. We are compiling our list of 12

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9:30 Babies ST 10:30 Babies ST 2:00 Trip Around the World 3:30 RPG 7:00 Cliff Notes

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9:30 Pre-school ST 10:30 Pre-school ST 1:00 Rock Mining Rush 6:45 Dance Party 7:00 Intro to Monologue Writing

10:30 Write Now! 11:00 Parachute Play 2:00 Tasty 8:00 Summer Games Fest 2018

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9:30 Pre-school ST 10:30 Pre-school ST 11:30 BBBG 1:00 Tech Time 6:45 Dance Party 7:00 Intro to Monologue Writing 8:30 Throwback Movies

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500 Thorn Street, Sewickley, PA 15143 sewickleylibrary.org

Donations Memorial Donations:

General Donations:

Thomas Borkovic in memory of Jill Clark

Russell and Susan Ulmer

Sewickley Music Club in memory of Sally Fuller

Ambridge Area Education Association

The Robby Hague Memorial Scholarship Fund Committee in memory of Robby Hague

SPL Annual Appeal Donations:

Carol Roycroft in memory of Michael McCormack

Friends of Sewickley Public Library:

John and Bette Stupp in memory of Barbara Ann Pritchard

Ann Behrer in memory of Robby Hague Friends of Sewickley Public Library Annual Appeal:

Martha Farkasovsky in memory of Charles Siulborski

Donald and Loretta King

Honor Donations:

William and Anne Lang

P.E.O. Sisterhood Chapter B.N. of Sewickley in honor of Lynne Schneider

Brian Limbach

Brian Tarasi

Elizabeth Claire Rose: Alpine Geography Through Friday, June 15, 2018 We are thrilled to be showing a selection of works on paper by artist Elizabeth Rose, a Pittsburgh area artist who is currently attending graduate school in Philadelphia. Rose has researched and created many series of artworks which explore landscape, migration, ecology, and place. She uses traditional methods of printmaking and photographic processes to create works on paper, illustrations, installations, and public art. Please come by while the show is up and enjoy some of Rose’s visually rich and meaningful work!

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