Annual report available, pop-up book sales and more at Sewickley Public Library

Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St., again is offering express library services.

The Express Library gives users a chance to come into the library to browse the collection, check out items and use the public computers. The library is taking precautions to ensure the safety of library staff and patrons, including requiring masks for all patrons, increasing cleaning and sanitizing of highly used areas, offering hours for high-risk individuals and limiting visit times to 30 minutes.

Meetings, private work or study sessions and gatherings are not permitted.

Curbside pickup is still available.

For the latest updates or to register for virtual events, call 412-741-6920 or visit sewickleylibrary.org.

Annual report

The library’s 2020 annual report has been released and is available online. Highlights include the staff’s resilience during the pandemic and the donors who have made the efforts possible.

Earth Day Storytime

Join the library for a special virtual storytime with Allegheny Land Trust all about Earth Day and the City Nature Challenge. We’ll read stories about being a citizen scientist and about Earth Day. Miss Julie from ALT will introduce us to the City Nature Challenge and iNaturalist. Register for the program online, then pickup your program kit with supplies beginning 10 a.m. April 16. Watch the Storytime on YouTube on Sat. April 17 at 10 a.m.

Registration is required.

Pop-up book sale

The Friends of the Sewickley Public Library are bringing back pop-up sales in front of the library on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sales will be held every Saturday — weather permitting — and will offer different selections each week. Check the Friends’ Facebook page for details.

Summer reading bookmark design contest

This is your chance to design an official bookmark for Summer Reading 2021.

This year’s theme is “Tails and Tales,” a celebration of animals in literature. Pick up an entry sheet at the library or on the website and let your imagination run wild. The winning bookmark design will be professionally printed and distributed as the “official” bookmark of Summer Reading.

The contest is open through April 30. Winners will be chosen from the following age groups: Preschool-fifth grade and sixth-12th grade. Winners will receive copies of their bookmark and have their bookmark printed as the official bookmark of Summer Reading 2021.

All entries must be submitted by April 30th to be eligible. See online entry form for rules and more information.