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Native American Heritage Storytime

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at Sewickley Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool, Children
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

It’s a storytime to remember Indigenous Peoples! Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by listening to some picture books together. Then we’ll make a craft that honors Native heritage. 

Nutcracker Storytime with graphic of dancing ballerina with nutcracker in a snowglobe with snowy green background

Nutcracker Storytime with West Point Ballet

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Department at Sewickley Public Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Family
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a magical experience at our special Nutcracker Storytime with West Point Ballet! Join us as we dive into the enchanting tale of the Nutcracker, combining storytelling with movement and dance.

Fancy Friendsgiving 2025 Logo

Fancy Friendsgiving

Friday, November 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Reference Department at Sewickley Public Library

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Reference Department
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Feeling fancy? Bring a dish to share, and dress your best for a fancy Thanksgiving-inspired dinner. Lights, flowers, table settings, and cider included!

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Family Block Party: Birth - Age 6

9:00am–12:00pm
Babies, Preschool, Children, Family
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Children, Family
Event Details:

It’s a Block Party! PLAY, BUILD, READ and LEARN together with blocks. Develop hand-eye coordination and learn STEAM concepts. BIRTH – AGE 6

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

Sahaja Meditation

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Enjoy the silence, peace and stress release that is always free with this weekly meditation program.

Newcomers welcome. No registration required.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

Native American Heritage Storytime

2:00pm–3:00pm
Preschool, Children
Storytime
Sign Up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

It’s a storytime to remember Indigenous Peoples! Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by listening to some picture books together. Then we’ll make a craft that honors Native heritage. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

Dog Tales

1:30pm–1:45pm
Children
Storytime
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Certified Therapy Dogs LOVE to be read to!  Come pick out a picture book of your choice and snuggle up with a furry reading companion.  Join us for a 15-minute time slot to read to a dog. 

GRADES K-5 Please register

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

Dog Tales

1:45pm–2:00pm
Children
Storytime
Sign Up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Certified Therapy Dogs LOVE to be read to!  Come pick out a picture book of your choice and snuggle up with a furry reading companion.  Join us for a 15-minute time slot to read to a dog. 

GRADES K-5 Please register

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

Dog Tales

2:00pm–2:15pm
Children
Storytime
Sign Up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Certified Therapy Dogs LOVE to be read to!  Come pick out a picture book of your choice and snuggle up with a furry reading companion.  Join us for a 15-minute time slot to read to a dog. 

GRADES K-5 Please register

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

Dog Tales

2:15pm–2:30pm
Children
Storytime
Sign Up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Certified Therapy Dogs LOVE to be read to!  Come pick out a picture book of your choice and snuggle up with a furry reading companion.  Join us for a 15-minute time slot to read to a dog. 

GRADES K-5 Please register

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

Family Storytime at Ohio Township Nature Center

10:00am–10:30am
Family
Storytime
Sign Up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Ohio Township Community Park
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sewickley Public Library is hosting a family storytime in the Nature Center at the Ohio Township Community Park.  Join us for stories, songs, and fun for the whole family. FAMILY PROGRAM. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

Mah Jongg Group

6:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Group Meetup
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Colbert Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Group Meetup
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mah Jongg is a game of both skill and luck that originated in China many centuries ago. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

National Origami Day

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at the library to explore the beautiful Japanese art of origami! We’ll learn the basics of paper folding and create a variety of fun and unique designs.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

Sewickley Query Club

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Informational Talk
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Informational Talk
Event Details:

All are invited to the Sewickley Query Club’s 2025-2026 season. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

Mother Goose on the Loose

10:00am–10:30am
Babies
Storytime
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Build your baby’s reading readiness skills through music, stories, and movement in this nationally acclaimed early literacy program for babies and toddlers.

For children 0-3-years old with a caregiver.

Weekly registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

DIY Crafts for Adults

10:00am–9:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Reference Department
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Want to try a new DIY project?

Grab one of our DIY Crafts for Adults kits!

Disclaimer(s)

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

Mother Goose on the Loose

11:00am–11:30am
Babies
Storytime
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Build your baby’s reading readiness skills through music, stories, and movement in this nationally acclaimed early literacy program for babies and toddlers.

For children 0-3-years old with a caregiver.

Weekly registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

Mother Goose on the Loose

1:00pm–1:30pm
Babies
Storytime
Sign Up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required

Build your baby’s reading readiness skills through music, stories, and movement in this nationally acclaimed early literacy program for babies and toddlers.

For children 0-3-years old with a caregiver.

Weekly registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

Homework Hot Spot

2:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Looking for a quiet place to work on homework after school? The Storytime Room will be open from 2:30-4:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays for students to work independently on homework!  

Disclaimer(s)

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

Zone Out at QVMS

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Group Meetup
Library Branch: Off Site
Room: Quaker Valley Middle School
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Group Meetup
Event Details:

Zone out from school, and zone in to your assignments or personal projects. Join us in the Quaker Valley Middle School Library, where we'll provide after-school snacks and lo-fi study music. No need to sign up!

Disclaimer(s)

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

Open Play

5:30pm–7:30pm
Babies, Preschool, Family
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies, Preschool, Family
Event Details:

Stop by the library for open playtime with toys, blocks, and more! Kids can meet up with friends—or even make new library friends—while burning off some energy before bedtime. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

Mystery Book Group

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

All are invited to discuss an assortment of mystery mayhem with us in the Mystery Book Group! Whether it's a thriller, crime, spy, detective, or whodunit novel - we cover them all.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

Mystery Book Group

7:00pm–8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Colbert Room
Purpose of Meeting

All are invited to discuss an assortment of mystery mayhem with us in the Mystery Book Group! Whether it's a thriller, crime, spy, detective, or whodunit novel - we cover them all.

Wiggle Waggle Wednesdays

10:00am–10:30am
Preschool
Storytime
Sign Up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stories, songs, rhymes, and more help build early literacy skills in this thirty-minute class. 

Children 30 months to 48 months (2 ½ to 4), with a caregiver.  

Disclaimer(s)

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

Wiggle Waggle Wednesdays

11:00am–11:30am
Preschool
Storytime
Sign Up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Stories, songs, rhymes, and more help build early literacy skills in this thirty-minute class. 

Children 30 months to 48 months (2 ½ to 4), with a caregiver.  

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

Stories in Art with Sweetwater Center for the Arts

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Sign Up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the art educators from Sweetwater Center for the Arts for an art class at the library! This class will combine the art of storytelling with art!

Disclaimer(s)

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

Take a Wise Walk

9:30am–11:00am
Adults
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Colbert Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Get ready for more activity and fun with our Wise Walkers group!

Wise Walks is ideal for active 50+ adults who are interested in a lively and social exercise program. The group will meet at the library and walk between 1-3 miles before returning to the library.  By popular demand, this program will continue year-round! 

Walkers are asked to sign a waiver their first session, then again on an annual basis.

There is no need to sign up and new walkers are always welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.