READ. LOG. REPEAT!
We're bringing the fun to you this summer with our Virtual Summer Reading programs!
Enjoy all the fun discovering new reads, trying new activities, and attending online programs from your phone, tablet or computer.
Registration is now open! Sign up at sewickleylibrary.org/summer-reading
Want to challenge your mind and win a prize?
Take part in our weekly 20 question trivia challenge! Topics will include literature, local history, Pittsburgh Sports, and more. Enter each week’s challenge beginning on Monday at 9 AM and ending at Friday at 4 PM. The player with the highest score wins a $10 gift card to a Sewickley area business, or if multiple participants get all 20 questions correct the winner will be chosen randomly from those with all the correct answers.
(The quiz link will be posted here.)
Make something this Monday!
We give you the supplies & the instruction -
all you gotta do is follow along!
Pick up the weekly project kit at the library,
then make along with us via our YouTube channel!
New projects every Monday!
Project theme for June 8: Fantasy
Open to students entering grades 6-12
Kits available while supplies last, first come, first serve
We're hosting virtual storytime sessions!
Enjoy a special Babies & Books storytime event on our YouTube channel on Tuesday, April 7th at 9:30am. Join us for songs, rhymes, knee bounces, and books for children up to 24 months.
We're hosting virtual storytime sessions!
Enjoy a special Stories for 2's and 3's storytime event on our YouTube channel on Wednesdays at 9:30am. Join us for finger plays, songs, and stories for 2-year-olds to 3-year-olds.
Each Wednesday in June, we will release a new video which includes short technology tips and tricks. These video will include tips for using your own device, library digital resources, and more.
Videos will be posted on our YouTube channel Wednesdays @ 10am. Visit our YouTube channel here: https://tinyurl.com/watchspl
You are invited to join Anne-Marie Salih, a native speaker, to practice French speaking skills in an online discussion. This group is for individuals who have a basic knowledge of French.
Please register with your email below and we will send you a link to the virtual meeting prior to the event date/time.
Mix up your midweek with some fun and GAMES!
We're taking our gaming to a virtual platform.
Join us each Wednesday from 3-4pm for games you can play online with friends.
Each week will feature games matching the TSR THEME OF THE WEEK!
This week:
Fantasy
To join the fun, follow the link to the Zoom meeting. (Link will be posted prior to meeting.)
No account or registration required. Open to all students in grades 6-12.
Kids get a chance to practice their French speaking skills in our online discussion group! Join Anne-Marie Salih, a native French speaker, to practice your French conversation skills in this virtual discussion group. Best for ages 6-10 with a basic knowledge of the French language.
Please register online.
We're hosting virtual storytime sessions!
Enjoy a special Preschool Storytime event on our YouTube channel on Thursdays at 9:30am. Join us for stories and songs for children 3 1/2 to Kindergarten.
“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.”
We're hosting family storytime sessions!
Enjoy a familly storytime event on our YouTube channel on Fri
days at 9:30 AM. Join us for stories andsongs for the whole family.
Our Writer's Group is now meeting online! Conducted by Jeanne Zell, participants enjoy writing from prompts in an encouraging and supportive [virtual] atmosphere.
The group will meet online via Zoom. You do not need an account to participate. If you would like to join the meeting, email sewickley@einetwork.net for the link!
At home? No better time to learn how to cook!
Whether you're an experienced chef or a kitchen novice,
join us to cook up some delicious recipes!
Join Emily every Friday from the SPL Test Kitchen
Recipes & ingredient lists released earlier in the week so you can stock up in preparation!
Learn about our history and take part in a virtual walking tour of some of the historically significant buildings in the Sewickley area. Long-time Sewickley Valley Resident and Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation docent, Tim Merrill, hosts our tour.
The tour will be posted on our YouTube channel at 10am. Find it here: https://tinyurl.com/watchspl
Want to challenge your mind and win a prize?
Take part in our weekly 20 question trivia challenge! Topics will include literature, local history, Pittsburgh Sports, and more. Enter each week’s challenge beginning on Monday at 9 AM and ending at Friday at 4 PM. The player with the highest score wins a $10 gift card to a Sewickley area business, or if multiple participants get all 20 questions correct the winner will be chosen randomly from those with all the correct answers.
(The quiz link will be posted here.)
Enjoy this special presentation from the Allegheny County Parks.
Skins & Skulls - Learn about the different native animal species that live in our county by exploring our collection of animal skins and skulls.
(Link will be posted.)
For more information on County wide programing check out aclasummerreading.org
Make something this Monday!
We give you the supplies & the instruction -
all you gotta do is follow along!
Pick up the weekly project kit at the library,
then make along with us via our YouTube channel!
New projects every Monday!
Project theme for June 15: Mystery
Open to students entering grades 6-12
Kits available while supplies last, first come, first serve
We're hosting virtual storytime sessions!
Enjoy a special Babies & Books storytime event on our YouTube channel on Tuesday, April 7th at 9:30am. Join us for songs, rhymes, knee bounces, and books for children up to 24 months.
Western Allegheny Community Library presents a fun program for all the American Girl dolls lovers out there!
(Link will be posted.)
For more information on County wide programing check out aclasummerreading.org
Enjoy this special presentation from the Allegheny County Parks:
Snakes with Mr. McSlithers - Meet our Educational Animal, an Eastern Black Rat Snake named Mr. McSlithers. Learn about his habitat, diet and everyday life and about the different snakes that call Allegheny County home.
(Link will be posted.)
For more information on County wide programing check out aclasummerreading.org
Get cozy for this bedtime storytime program from the Baldwin Borough Public Library.
(Link will be posted.)
For more information on County wide programing check out aclasummerreading.org
Join us for an adult book club focused on edgy, irreverent and contemporary titles.
We're hosting virtual storytime sessions!
Enjoy a special Stories for 2's and 3's storytime event on our YouTube channel on Wednesdays at 9:30am. Join us for finger plays, songs, and stories for 2-year-olds to 3-year-olds.
Each Wednesday in June, we will release a new video which includes short technology tips and tricks. These video will include tips for using your own device, library digital resources, and more.
Videos will be posted on our YouTube channel Wednesdays @ 10am. Visit our YouTube channel here: https://tinyurl.com/watchspl
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