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Penguin Bookshop is an independent, local bookshop operating in the heart of Sewickley for over 80 years. Located just 20 minutes from both downtown Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh International Airport, Penguin Bookshop is the first LEED certified "green" bookstore in the nation. We offer an extensive selection of books for all ages, as well as book-related gifts, cards, newspapers, and magazines both in our store and through this website. Always include the Penguin on your must-visit-in-Sewickley list as you shop, dine, and explore our unique village. Our Children's Department, located on the second floor, offers favorite children’s books from the classics to the most popular new releases.
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More About Us
For over 80 years the Penguin Bookshop has been a fixture in the heart of Sewickley. Various locations in town and five owners have kept alive one of the communities’ greatest treasures. In 1929 two socialites opened a bookshop on Chestnut Street and named it after their favorite book, “Penguin Island.” The shop eventually moved to a former cigar shop on Beaver Street. In 1939 the shop was sold for $1 to a couple who ran it for the next 40 years. In 1981 the shop was sold to another couple who bought the current property on Beaver Street, a building that was constructed in 1915. In 1987 the beloved shop again changed hands, a staff member and resident cat would become the new faces of Penguin. In 2007 the store was for sale again. Current owners Janet and Bud McDanel restored this jewel in the crown of Sewickley. The first “green” building in Sewickley, the Penguin Bookshop is LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified. It is the first independent bookshop in the country to earn the certification. The McDanel’s mission is to create a sustainable local treasure.
Not only is the three-story new building beautiful and well lit, there is something for everyone. Customers can peruse our magazines in comfy chairs by the fireplace. The upstairs is a haven for young readers with much to explore and do. Storytime happens every Wednesday at noon. Children, ages 3-5, are encouraged to bring a sack lunch, listen to stories, and make a craft to take home.
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