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About the Friends

The Friends of the Sewickley Public Library is its own independent fundraising organization that supports the library through special events and library advocacy. Join us for a special event or book sale:

Links at the Library – New in 2024!

We’re turning the library into a giant mini-golf course!  Thanks to our premier sponsor, Piatt Sotheby’s International Realty, we have something for everyone April 19th – 21st: Friday night is Teen Night, Saturday is Family Fun Day, Saturday night is Grown-Up Putt-Putt & The 19th Hole, and Sunday is Ladies Brunch & Putt. Sponsorship opportunities available now. Contact Sarah Drinkwater, Friends  Board Member, for more information at sdrinkwater@piattsir.com or 925-336-9185.

Savoring Sewickley – an annual tradition for 22 years!

Each October our historic library welcomes local restaurants who generously provide tasting samples of their cuisine to our 300 guests to benefit the library.  Live music, prizes, and special guest bartenders make for an evening of camaraderie and fun. 

Book Sales

Three book sales benefit the library each year in February, June, and September.  Come to the sale and find your next treasure, or donate your new or gently used books, DVD/Blue-rays, CDs, and audiobooks.  While we greatly appreciate donations, we CANNOT ACCEPT:

  • Items that are damaged in any way (including books that have been written in)
  • Items that have any evidence of mold, mildew, smoke or other odors, dirt, dust, pet hair, or water damage
  • Books older than five years in the following non-fiction categories: medicine, health, finance, technology, travel, or those containing scientific data that is outdated.
  • Encyclopedias or textbooks
  • Books that were from another library’s collection
  • Magazines
  • VHS or cassette tapes

Please bring all donations inside the library to the circulation desk in the main lobby during regular library operating hours.  Please do not put donations into the library book drop where they will mix with other library materials.  Receipts for donations are available upon request.  Donations may be paused periodically if our storage capacity is exceeded, so we recommend calling the library in advance to inquire: 412-741-6920.


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Upcoming Friends Events


Join us!

If you would like more information about the Friends of the Library or if you are willing to help with events and activities, please contact sewickleylibraryfriends@gmail.com.

View a List of Current Board Members

  

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