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Preschool Open House

Preschool & Kindergarten Open House

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Sewickley Public Library

Program Type:

Informational Talk

Age Group:

Preschool
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Informational Talk
Event Details:

Families interested in learning more about preschools, childcare centers, and kindergartens in the Quaker Valley area are invited to attend our Annual Early Childhood Open House. 

Cover of "A Light in the Dark"

“A Light in the Dark” Film Screening

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room at Sewickley Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Informational Talk, Movie

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Informational Talk, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join us for a reception and film screening in conjunction with our exhibit of the paintings of Frank Mason on Thursday, January 22, from 6:00pm – 8:30pm in the Community Room. 

Logo for Tween Make It

Tween Make It: Button Animals

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Sewickley Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Tween
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Make It, a program for tweens and teens! Join us each month for a hands-on craft, and walk away with a completed project. This month we're making button animal artwork!

Registration required.

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Parachute Play

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

Parachute playtime is an excellent way to help children build social skills and engage in physical activity!

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 Block Party

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. 

AGES 0 – AGE 6 with caregiver. Drop in.

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.

Stone Soup 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:

Come hear the charming story of Stone Soup during National Soup Month! Listeners will be reminded of the value of community and sharing during this playful storytime.

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
Upcoming
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

12:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Group Meetup
Upcoming
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.

Tween Make It: Button Animals

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tween
Arts & Crafts
Sign Up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to Make It, a program for tweens and teens! Join us each month for a hands-on craft, and walk away with a completed project. This month we're making button animal artwork!

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.

Let's Talk About Murder! True Crime Discussion Group

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

Are you fascinated by real-life mysteries, puzzling investigations, and the stories behind the headlines? Join fellow true crime fans for an open, engaging discussion each month.

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
Upcoming
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

11:00am–11:30am
Babies
Storytime
Upcoming
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
Upcoming
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.

QVMS Zone Out

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.

Fourth Tuesday 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 welcome to join the Fourth Tuesday Book Group for lively discussions! The Fourth Tuesday Book Group is an informal gathering featuring an open discussion of each selected title and author.

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

10:00am–10:30am
Preschool
Storytime
Upcoming
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
Upcoming
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.

Google Docs, Sheets & Slides

12:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Sign Up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the power of Google’s free online tools for creating and sharing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Learn how to collaborate in real time, format your work, and access your files from any device. 

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.

Improv Hour

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Group Meetup, Workshop
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Group Meetup, Workshop
Event Details:

Get goofy, play improv games, and win prizes at this monthly program dedicated to creating scenes, characters, and dialogue on the spot! No acting experience required, and 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.

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.

A Daughter's Promise: Author Talk and Discussion with JoAnne Harrop

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Author Talk, Informational Talk
Sign Up Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Talk, Informational Talk
Registration Required
Event Details:

Local reporter and first-time author JoAnne Harrop joins us at the library to discuss her book titled A Daughter's Promise.

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.

Preschool Storytime

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

Join us as we read, sing, and learn together in this thirty-minute class for preschoolers.

Children ages 3 ½-entering Kindergarten without 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.

Bullet Journal Meet-Up

10:00am–12:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Group Meetup
Library Branch: Sewickley Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Working on your bullet journal and want to share your latest updates & designs? Whether you're just getting started or well in progress, join us for an open session to work on our bullet journals. Use our supplies or share your own! 

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.