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In this issue Check Out the NEW StoryWalk Location Page 2 Thank You for making Summer Reading a Success Page 3 Finding Accessible Materials is Easier Than Ever Page 8

Shining A Spotlight on Local Collections Enhance Your Trip to Local Museums & Historic Sites with Museum Spotlights We are excited to announce new virtual programs for all-ages from our partner museums & historic sites! All are invited to enjoy a special presentation series featuring the local historic institutions participating in this year’s Experience Kits initiative. Each virtual presentation will immerse you in the rich history and heritage of Western Pennsylvania.

The Museum Spotlight series programs are on Tuesday evenings at 5pm.

Upcoming Spotlight Lectures: 7/27 - Heinz History Center 8/3 - Quecreek Mine Rescue 8/10 - Captain William Vicary Mansion 8/17 - Passavant House 8/24 - McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center Virtual museum storytimes just for little ones are also offered this summer! These fun & educational programs are presented Saturdays at 10am.

Upcoming Virtual Museum Storytimes: 7/31- Heinz History Center 8/7 - Quecreek Mine Rescue Site 8/14 - Captain William Vicary Mansion 8/21 - The Passavant House 8/28 - McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center

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ACLA SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM The following programs are brought to you by the Allegheny County Library Association. Register on the SPL Event Calendar, when required.

WEEK 8: PITTSBURGH ZOO & PPG AQUARIUM WONDERS OF WILDLIFE: Aug 2 OR Aug 5 | 11am Discover fur, feathers, and scales in this introduction to some of the world’s most fascinating animals. You’ll meet a few of the Pittsburgh Zoo’s education ambassador animals as we explore their physical characteristics and learn how they uniquely adapt to their environments. Zoom program.

Registration required.

“TAILS & TALES” SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2021

different summer stories & back to school picture books! A StoryWalk®

Daily | June 7 - August 7 Hone your reading skills all summer long when you participate in our reading

places pages from a children’s picture book along a walking path so that children and their caregivers may enjoy

challenge! Earn prizes & incentives just for reading! Sign up at sewickleylibrary.org/summer-reading

nature and reading together.

SUMMER CRAFT TO-GO KITS Mondays | August 2, 9, 16 & 23 Stop by the Children’s Dept. to pick up a special summer themed Craft To-Go Kit! Supplies and instructions are included.

During your visit, don’t forget to pickup

your Sewickley StoryWalk Passport! Fill out the info at each of the StoryWalk stops during your visit and return it to the library to be entered to win a special prize. The locations this session include:

AUDUBON GREENWAY (160 Magee Rd) Kits are geared for children in preschool - I Am A Kindness Hero by Jennifer Adams Grade 2. Available while supplies last.

EDGEWORTH ELEMENTARY STORIES IN THE PARK SCHOOL (200 Meadow Lane) Join us for a socially-distanced family All Are Welcome Here by James storytime at the park. We’ll share Preller

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stories, rhymes and songs. Bring a blanket to sit on during storytime. Masks are required for adults and children 3 years and older. Weather permitting.

Space is limited. Registration required.

Ohio Township Nature Center Monday, Aug 2 at 10:30am Henle Park - Friday, Aug 6 at 10:30am For more information, see the library website at sewickleylibrary.org/kids SUMMER SEWICKLEY STORYWALK Daily | August 9 - 29

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FERN HOLLOW NATURE CENTER (1901 Glen Mitchell Rd) The Bugliest Bug by Carol Diggory Shields HENLE PARK (Beaver St & Ferry St) The Thing About Bees: A Love Letter by Shabazz Larkin MARY ROBERTS RINEHART NATURE PARK (1412 Beaver St) The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson OHIO TOWNSHIP NATURE CENTER (325 Nicholson Rd) School’s First Day of School by Adam Rex (Continued on page 3)

EXPERIENCE A NEW MEMORY THIS SUMMER Get your free passes to nearby museums & historic sites for admission up to four visitors with Experience Kits from SPL! Visit one or all of the sites this summer, including: Quecreek Mine Rescue Site, The

Passavant House, McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center, Heinz History Center and the Captain William Vicary Mansion. Learn more at sewickleylibrary.org/ experiencekits.

VACATION KITS, AHOY! Do you want some extra ideas to entertain (and educate) your children while traveling to your vacation getaway? Request a Vacation Kit on our website for a package of books, audiobooks, music, movies & more!

Visit the kids page to fill our your request at sewickleylibrary.org/ kids.

HELLO KINDERGARTEN Wed | Aug 11 | 10am

TWEEN CRAFT TAKE AND MAKES Fri | Aug 20| 10am

Get ready for Kindergarten this Fall with a special Storytime visit from Mrs. Croft from Quaker Valley. Books, songs and

Stop into the Children's Department and ask at the desk for this month's Take and Make Craft! This month we'll make some

tips to help your child get ready for Kindergarten. For children entering Kindergarten in the Fall. Starting 8/11

fun art! Supplies are limited. First come first served. For children 3rd grade and up, please.

stop by the library to pick up a craft bag for this storytime! Then join us on YouTube at 10am that morning to enjoy the program. For children entering Kindergarten in the Fall. Please register for the program online, to reserve an activity bag.

FIRST CHAPTER FRIDAYS Fridays | Aug 13 & 27 | 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 new addition to our virtual programming. Classics, popular fiction,

ICE CREAM SOCIAL Sat | Aug 21 |6-8pm We could not let the summer pass without having an Ice Cream Social!! Stop by the library for outdoor games, crafts and ice cream, of course!! ALL-AGES. Please register.

new arrivals, and more will be included in this new virtual read aloud program. You just might find your next favorite book! Visit our YouTube channel on Friday at 4:00 to listen to the first chapter of a children’s book.

Summer Reading & Learning Thank You’s The Sewickley Public Library is very grateful to the following volunteers, organizations and businesses for making this year’s Summer Reading Program a resounding success! Thank you for helping the library promote year-round literacy and learning for all-ages through your support of the Summer Reading initiative.

RayeAnn Sklarsky

Fun Buy The Pound

Kate DeStefano

Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream

Felicia Alexander

The Sewickley Confectionary

Laurie Holding & Tyrion Pittister

Three Dog Bakery

The Hunter Family & Winston

The Kiwanis Club of Sewickley

The Farmerie Family & Bayard

Taco Bell

The Ultimate Pastry Shop

Robert Morris University

The Penguin Book Shop

The Friends of the Sewickley Public Library

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BOOK GROUPS Now meeting at the library!

Get Lit! Book Club Tues | Aug 17 | 7pm Piranesi by Susanna Clarke Brown Bag Book Group Thurs | Aug 19 | 11:30am Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Fourth Tuesday Book Group Tues | Aug 24 | 7pm Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2021 Daily | June 7 - August 7

Earn prizes & incentives just for reading!

Log your reads by 8/7 to be eligible for the GRAND PRIZE - $150 gift card to business of your choice! sewickleylibrary.org/summer-reading CONVERSATION SALON Wed | Aug 4 | 10am All are welcome to join this engaging

SPL KNITTERS GROUP Wed | Aug 4 & 18 | 10:30am-12pm

DIY CRAFTS FOR ADULTS Tues | Aug 17| 10am

New to the hobby or have years of experience, everyone is welcome! Join us in the library to work on current projects

Want to try a new DIY project? Grab one of our DIY Crafts for Adults kits! Find the supplies & instructions you need inside

or come to learn. An experienced knitter will be on hand for instruction.

our kits to make your own craft project at home. Stop by the Reference Dept. to get your kit starting at 10am. While supplies

TAKE A WISE WALK Thurs | Aug 5 - 26 | 9:30-11:30am Wise Walks is ideal for active 50+ adults who are interested in a lively and social

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LET’S TALK ABOUT MURDER Mon | Aug 23 | 7pm

exercise program. Meet at the library and Calling all TRUE CRIME FANS! Join us to walk between 1-3 miles before returning talk about murder and other crimes. Each to the library for a healthy snack. There is month we'll pick a theme; come with a no need to sign up and new walkers are story to share based on the theme! This always welcome! Weekly though October. month's theme: HOMETOWN STORIES. No need to register. Meets in-person & FRENCH CONVERSATION virtually. Virtual meeting link: Thurs | Aug 5 - 26 | 2-3pm www.tiny.cc/ltamaug21 Join Anne-Marie Salih, a native French speaker, in this discussion group to LEARNING VIDEO EDITING improve your French conversational skills. This group is for individuals who have a basic knowledge of French. Meets

Wed | Aug 25 | 12-2pm Learn the basics of video editing and creating your own movies using HitFilm

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WRITE NOW! Fri | Aug 6 - 27 | 10am-12pm Participants enjoy writing from prompts in an encouraging and supportive virtual atmosphere. Please register.

SAHAJA MEDITATION Sat | Aug 7 - 28 | 11am-12pm Enjoy the silence, peace, and stress release that is always free. Newcomers always welcome.

TECH ASSISTANCE MEETUPS

group of adults in-person or virtually for great discussions. Newcomers always welcome! If you're interested in joining

Wed | Aug 11 | 12-2pm Drop in at the library for help with your phone or tablet device from one of our

the conversation on Zoom, please register online. No registration necessary for in-person attendance.

librarians. No need to register.

12pm - Help with iPhones/iPads 1pm - Help with Android Devices

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MYSTERY BOOK GROUP Tues | Aug 10 | 7pm The Mystery Book Group returns to the library this August!

All are welcome to join us for a planning event to help choose the book titles for the upcoming season of the Mystery BG! Meets in-person or online. Registration required for virtual attendees only.

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Advanced registration is required for each presentation. Zoom information will be sent prior to each event. Find out more about each event and register for

these programs on our Event Calendar at sewickleylibrary.org/programs.

Calling all artists and doodlers to a summer sketchbook swap! Check out a sketchbook from the library for two-weeks and fill it with your drawings of animals, insects, monsters or magical creatures. You can return it to the library and check out another sketchbook (if

Want to experience these locations in person? With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to these local museums and historical sites when you check out Experience Kits from select Allegheny County Libraries. Find out more about Experience Kits and how to reserve yours on our website at sewickleylibrary.org/experience-kits or by calling the library at 412-741-0937.

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The end result will be a playful cross-section of art and animal observations from the whole community! We’ll share some of our favorite drawings at the end of the summer.

Open to all-ages. Learn more at sewickleylibrary.org/sketchbookswap

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Accessible Media for ALL from LAMP Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Libraries for the Blind and Physically Handicapped have officially changed their name to LAMP: Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians.

LAMP offers people who cannot access the printed word a way to restore their love of reading by shipping materials in accessible

formats like braille, audio, described movies and large print directly to patrons across the state - for free!

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Back to School with Teachables Have you heard about our newest database, Scholastic Teachables? This is a go-to resource for parents, teachers & educators looking for ways to supplement learning. Scholastic Teachables offers unlimited access to 30,000+ educational resources for students in Pre-K - Grade 8.

All you need for instant access to this vast collection is your Sewickley Public Library card. Instantly download printable lesson plans, reading passages, games and puzzles, clip art, bulletin board ideas, and more. You can even customize your own crossword puzzles, word searches, bingo sheets, and flashcards!

Pennsylvanians with print disabilities can access free LAMP services no matter where they live from mylamp.org, a new central

Find resources covering any subject: math, science, reading comprehension, STEM, writing, and beyond. Access all the learning resources today at sewickleylibrary.org/teachables.

website. There, you’ll find services, book recommendations, a calendar of statewide activities, information on joining LAMP, and

Get More out of AtoZ Databases

much more. For more information on eligibility, available services or how to apply, visit mylamp.org.

Get the most out of AtoZ Databases - a reference directory available to all Sewickley Public Library cardholders. With over 7 million job listings and data on over 30 million businesses and executives, AtoZ Databases is a great place to begin when you are hunting for a new career or looking for sales leads or marketing lists for your growing business.

Not sure how to get started with this vast database? Try one of the free courses in the AtoZU Training Center. Anyone can sign up, though at-home access is only available to SPL cardholders. Non-cardholders can access the database in the library. Courses include: How to Find a Job, Résumé Writing & Ace an Interview and How to Find New Customers & Grow Your Business. Get started at www.atozdatabases.com/atozu.

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