Did you know that there are 45 public libraries outside the City of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County? Some libraries are big, some are small. Some libraries share a school district. Some you can walk to, and some require a car… Continue Reading See the County, One Library at a Time
Meet the New Executive Director
Ruth M. Neely stepped into the role of library director as Sewickley Public Library was in the middle of a multi-faceted construction project and an historic 150th anniversary celebration while replacing a director who held the role for 25 years;… Continue Reading Meet the New Executive Director
Own a Piece of SPL History
The ten original windows from the 1923 section of our building recently removed during renovations will be auctioned by sealed bid with proceeds to benefit the library. Each window measures 74” wide by 39” tall and weighs approximately 50 pounds. … Continue Reading Own a Piece of SPL History
Parking Lot Open
Library visitors may now park in the library parking lot at your own risk. Areas of the parking lot are still being used for construction purposes, but limited spaces, including accessible spaces, are once again open to library visitors. At… Continue Reading Parking Lot Open
New Space and New Hours for Children’s Department
Summer is such an active and busy season in the Children’s Department! We want to make sure families are able to enjoy the great activities and collections we offer on a more consistent basis this summer. We’re offering some new… Continue Reading New Space and New Hours for Children’s Department
All New Challenges Await this Summer
Summer Scavenger Hunt Returns Monday, July 31 – Sunday, August 6 The scavenger hunt is back! Last year we saw 40 teams use their creativity and clue solving skills to complete over a thousand missions. If you enjoy exploring, learning about local… Continue Reading All New Challenges Await this Summer
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
New Catalog Launch
We are excited to announce the launch of a new county-wide Library Catalog! Improved search features and staff-curated lists make finding items in the library’s collections easier. Discover new reads and titles that suit your interests with suggested read-alike titles… Continue Reading New Catalog Launch
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