Sewickley Public Library

Join us for the last FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY of the summer (but don’t worry, we’re coming back in September…) - especially since we’re welcoming back crowd favorite MR. BULGOGI to the lot!

FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY - Thursday, August 8 (4-7 pm)

It's almost time for Saturday night Family Fun! There'll be games for all ages and abilities, music, snow cones, and friends! It's our last Summer Hurrah! Please join us- we Love you!

CONGRATULATIONS to our SUMMER READING PROGRAM drawing winners!

WEEK 8

Reading Together: Sreshta M
Kids: August M
Teens:* Ashley M & Ruby M
Adults: Amy D

Stay tuned for our GRAND PRIZE winners...

*Teen drawings run on a different schedule - most recent winner(s) listed

2024 SCAVENGER HUNT CHALLENGE RECAP

We had 34 teams compete in this summer's challenge! They completed 1,724 missions in total, with 3 very competitive teams completing all 151 missions assigned!

CONGRATULATIONS to our WINNING TEAMS:

1st: Bella’s Clue Crew
2nd: TheMonkeysUncle
3rd: TennisChicks
4th: 3aussiesandapoo
5th: Nanny Squad

Thank you to all the amazing teams who participated this year!

Sewickley Summer Scavenger Hunt 2024

Register to Explore Nature with Fern Hollow Nature Educators. Meet up here at the Library for fun and information, Tues. August 6th at 6:30!

Storywalk Starts Today! Stop by any location! Remember to scan the QR at the end to be entered in the raffle to win a book!

Fern Hollow Nature Center
Henle Park
Audubon Greenway
Mary Roberts Rinehart Nature Park
Ohio Township Nature Center
Edgeworth Elementary School

Free Fun for the Whole Family! Stop by the Library parking lot from 6-8 pm for corn hole, connect four, Jenga, music, chalk, snow cones, music and Andy Armadillo from Texas Roadhouse to dance with!

Children headed to Kindergarten this fall can register for this Monday's program, Hello, Kindergarten, at the Children's Department, for a bit of extra practice and fun before the first day of school.

Our last Display Challenge of the Summer!
Pick up a plain car, turn it into a Super Car!
Bring it back to the Library to have it displayed for all of Sewickley to see!

Thank you, Library Kids for coming to make fairy houses at the Library last night! These fairy friends made clever use of supplies to make truly amazing little folk homes! The pictures don't do them justice!
Thank you also to the parents who stayed and helped with all the hot gluing and construction! We couldn't have done it without you!

Did someone say FREE ICE CREAM???

We sure did! Stop by FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY to visit the Millie's Tiny Truck and receive a free scoop of ice cream! (Sponsored by our friends at Harmony at Diamond Ridge)

FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY - Thursday, Aug. 1st (4-7 pm)

CONGRATULATIONS to our SUMMER READING PROGRAM drawing winners!

WEEK 7

Reading Together: Daphne K
Kids: Carter W
Teens:* Ari F
Adults: Laurie H

It's the FINAL COUNTDOWN of Summer Reading.
Remember to LOG YOUR READS by SAT, 8/3!

*Teen drawings run on a different schedule - most recent winner(s) listed

The Latest Summer Storywalk happens soon! (Aug. 4-24)

Fern Hollow Nature Center: 1901 Glen Mitchell Rd

Henle Park: Corner of Beaver St & Ferry St

Audubon Greenway: 160 Magee Rd

Mary Roberts Rinehart Nature Park: 1412 Beaver Road

Ohio Township Nature Center: 325 Nicholson Rd

Edgeworth Elementary School: 200 Meadow Lane

Last week of Summer Reading 2024 means an extra special FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY as we welcome TWO TRUCKS to the SPL lot!

Join us for delicious Korean corndogs and street food, courtesy the BOONSEEK! And don't miss the MILLIE'S TINY TRUCK - giving away the first 100 scoops for FREE!

FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY - AUGUST 1ST (4-7 pm)

This Friday. Bring a friend!

Our SUMMER SCAVENGER HUNT returns for its third year!

Join the frenzied fun for the chance to win fabulous prizes! FREE and fun for the whole family!

SUMMER SCAVENGER HUNT - July 29 - August 4
Register your team by visiting sewickleylibrary.org!

Tomorrow! Tuesday, July 30th! Drop in! 6:30!

This EVENING Dance Party is for all those toddlers who can't wake their grownups on Saturday mornings for Dance Party Saturday! Register for this 6 o'clock, Monday evening program for families with children age 1-6 yrs old.

Register for this Kindergarten practice program, this Monday, July 29th at 11 a.m.

It's Craft Kit Saturday!
Stop by the Children's Department tomorrow!

CONGRATULATIONS to our SUMMER READING PROGRAM drawing winners!

WEEK 6
Reading Together: Violet P
Kids: Emma H
Teens:* Will K
Adults: Nicole S

Would YOU like to win prizes? There's still plenty of time!
Sign up for the Summer Reading Program at sewickleylibrary.org/summer

*Teen drawings run on a different schedule - most recent winner(s) listed

Old Ben’s Cantina is HERE! Serving up some of the best tacos this side of the galaxy!

Get yours from 4-7 pm!

No need to travel to a galaxy far far away! We're bringing OLD BEN'S CANTINA tacos & other intergalactic-level treats right to the SPL lot - TODAY!

FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY - Thursday, July 25 (4-7 pm)
Grab dinner to go or enjoy your eats on the SPL lawn, complete with picnic packs, yard games and more!

Food Truck Thursday is out of this world as we welcome to the SPL lot! Featuring the best tacos, fries and other eats this side of the galaxy, you won't want to miss this week!

FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY - Thursday, July 25 (4-7 pm)

Lots of room to s-t-r-e-t-c-h out! Register for the next class, Fri. August 2nd.

Register now for Coding Club, This Thursday, July 25th from 6:30-7:30

Look: at Lisa Donovan's lovely picture book,
Listen: to Lisa Donovan talk about birds and her beautiful art,
Create: an awesome collage bird together to take home!
Register: Your child for this Family Program.

All new DIY craft project drops TUESDAY (7/23!)

Make this adorable MINI FLOWER VASE with the take-home kit.
Pickup in the Reference Department starting at 10am.
Available while supplies last!

Choose the Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club, 2nd meet up, at 3pm, Mon. July 22!
Kids in grades 2-5 can register to come participate in the story telling.
So many adventures, so many choices, so much fun!