Join us for an artist reception showcasing Johno Prascak’s eight incredible canvas paintings depicting the iconic Carnegie Steel Homestead Mill Works. Meet Johno and learn about what inspired the piece currently displayed in the library’s Reference Department and the key… Continue Reading Artist Reception & Steel History Night
Annual Report 2023 Now Available
The Sewickley Public Library’s 2023 Annual Report is now available for viewing. Interact with the QR codes in the report to read the highlights of our 150th anniversary year. Discover the ways we Visit, Read, Learn, Play, and Give together… Continue Reading Annual Report 2023 Now Available
Support the Summer Reading Program with Your Gift
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