It may only be March, but library staff are already planning for the fun and engaging programs & events we will host this summer! You can support the Summer Reading Program at Sewickley Public Library by purchasing needed prizes and… Continue Reading Support the Summer Reading Program with Your Gift
Johno Prascak Art Installation Celebrates Pittsburgh Steel
The Sewickley Public Library is honored to be installing an eight-canvas panoramic painting by local artist Johno Prascak entitled Carnegie Steel-Homestead Works 1926 into the reference department of the library this month. You may recognize Johno’s work from other Pittsburgh… Continue Reading Johno Prascak Art Installation Celebrates Pittsburgh Steel
Behind the Stage Door
We invite you to join us for an evening with Rich Engler, the storied Pittsburgh concert promoter on Thursday, February 29 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Engler brought over 6,000 concerts – including some of biggest rock performers – to… Continue Reading Behind the Stage Door
The History of Kaufmann’s Department Store: Everything Under the Sun
Kaufmann’s is synonymous with shopping, whether you favored the flagship store, which was in downtown Pittsburgh, or visited one of the many suburban stores. We’ve all shopped there (and probably spent quite a bit of time and of course, money… Continue Reading The History of Kaufmann’s Department Store: Everything Under the Sun
Join Our Winter Scavenger Hunt
This chilly-weather challenge runs from January 22 – 28 Join us for our first ever Winter Scavenger Hunt! If you enjoy exploring, learning about local sites and completing challenges, this event is for you. The Winter Scavenger Hunt promises to… Continue Reading Join Our Winter Scavenger Hunt
SPL Story Featured in National News
Beowulf Post Goes Viral Earlier this month, we shared a post on our Facebook and Instagram pages about a book that was returned a little overdue. (And by overdue, we mean 54 years after it was checked out!) The post… Continue Reading SPL Story Featured in National News
Library Celebrates Anniversary with History Night
The Sewickley Public Library’s 150th Anniversary was capped off this week with a night celebrating the robust history of our beloved institution. Assistant Director, Dustin Shilling, coordinated the event which featured a Q&A panel with library staff and former Board… Continue Reading Library Celebrates Anniversary with History Night
Take Home A Free Book
The Sewickley Public Library and Quaker Valley Schools team up to bring the Bookstop program to the Quaker Valley area. This partnership distributes free books to children and teens in our local communities. The Bookstop takes place on Wednesday, June 14.… Continue Reading Take Home A Free Book
Event Calendar Refresh
We are pleased to introduce a new library calendar and room reservation experience for library users this month! This new calendar brings upgrades and improvements to offer a better user-experience. It is now easier than ever to find the programs… Continue Reading Event Calendar Refresh
Sewickley Public Library Appoints New Library Director to Lead and Innovate
The Board of Directors of the Sewickley Public Library of the Quaker Valley School District is delighted to announce the appointment of Ruth M. Neely as the organization’s new Library Director. With an extensive background in library management and a… Continue Reading Sewickley Public Library Appoints New Library Director to Lead and Innovate