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Sewickley Public Library's new Storytime Room opens

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Courtesy Richelle Klug
The newly renovated Storytime Room has adaptable space to host a variety of programs at Sewickley Public Library.
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Courtesy Richelle Klug
Head of Children’s Services Jen Farmerie cuts the ribbon for the newly renovated Storytime Room at Sewickley Public Library.
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Visitors fill the Children’s Department on May 31, eagerly awaiting the grand opening of the newly renovated Storytime Room at Sewickley Public Library.
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Courtesy Richelle Klug
Child Health Association of Sewickley member Lisa Gregson, Library Executive Director Ruth M. Neely, Friends of the Sewickley Public Library President Valerie Kahrs, Library Head of Children’s Services Jen Farmerie and Library Board of Directors President Bernard John dedicate the newly renovated Storytime Room space on May 31.

More than 175 people gathered at Sewickley Public Library on May 31 for the dedication of the library’s new Storytime Room.

Library administrators, along with project benefactors the Child Health Association of Sewickley and Friends of Sewickley Public Library, were on hand for the ribbon cutting and celebration.

The renovation work began in December.

“The renovation enhances the functionality of the room, enabling us to accommodate more participants and utilize the space for a multitude of programs like storytimes, movie screenings, group workshops and instructional classes,” said library head of communications Richelle Klug. “We added flexible furniture, movable storage and an interactive digital screen, which creates a dynamic environment for storytelling interactive learning, and playful exploration.”

The celebration also featured crafts for children, cake, snacks, a balloon artist and free-time play in the new space.

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