Sewickley Public Library, 500 Thorn St., is again 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.
Savoring at Home
Support the Friends of the Sewickley Public Library and join local chefs, a sommelier and a florist in five virtual classes to create the perfect table for Savoring at Home.
Each one-hour virtual class will showcase a different aspect of the meal or help you decorate your table. Can’t join us live? No worries – ticket holders can view a recording after each event. A few days before each class, you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting, the shopping list and the instructions so that you can follow along at home.
Main Course: Family-friendly homemade pizza night, 4 p.m. March 21. Hosted by Bridgeside Market co-owner Jennie Modugno
Main Course: Club classic veal picatta, 7 p.m. March 22. Hosted by Allegheny Country Club executive chef Dustin Bates
Setting the Table: Creating beautiful and festive tablescapes, 4 p.m. March 28. Hosted by Considering Flowers owner Nicole Brackin
Setting the Table: Picking the perfect wine, 4 p.m. April 11. Hosted by Edgeworth Club general manager Matthew Kurtas
Sweet Endings: Apple tarte tatin, 4 p.m. April 18. Hosted by Friends of the Sewickley Public Library board member Kate Jeffe
Buy the five-class series for $100 or just the pizza night for $25. The first 100 ticket holders for the five-class series receive their own Friends of the Sewickley Public Library apron.
RSVP by March 20 at sewickleylibrary.org.
Pop-Up book sale
The Friends of the Sewickley Public Library are bringing back Pop Up Sales beginning March 20. Find the Friends in front of the library on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-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, www.facebook.com/friendsofsewickleypubliclibrary.
Spring Craft To-Go Kits
Stop by the Children’s Department to pick up a special Spring themed Craft To-Go Kit. Supplies and instructions are included. These kits are geared for children from preschool to second grade. Available while supplies last: first come, first serve.
Children’s Book Club: Who Was Steve Jobs?
Learn how his obsession with computers and technology at an early age led him to co-found and run Apple, in addition to turning Pixar into a ground-breaking studio, 4:30-5 p.m. March 23 via Zoom.
Limited registration. Call the Children’s Department at 412-741-0937 to reserve your space and pick up a copy of the book.
For children in grades 3-5.
