News Coverage

2009

Fanfare: Quiet? Oh, Please! (scroll down)
It isn't every Friday that you can enjoy sipping a Cosmo while standing in the company of Ernest Hemmingway, Edgar Allan Poe and Virginia Woolf, but 200-plus bookworms had an absolute blast socializing amongst the shelves during the Deconstruction Party at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, East Liberty.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
May 18, 2009

Federal Street development in home stretch
"Another part of the development set to open this summer is a $6 million Carnegie Library building. The new building, opening in late August, is being built to replace the Allegheny Regional branch that was damaged by lightning in April 2006."
New Pittsburgh Courier
May 14, 2009

2008

Oasis in the Hill: A new library brings life to the neighborhood
The $3.15 million facility, which opened in October, is now easily the most striking structure in a community dominated by dilapidated storefronts and tired buildings.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Saturday, December 06, 2008

FanFare: One for the Books
"Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and native son August Wilson once mused, "If you can read, you can do anything." On Friday, a red-letter day for the Hill District where Wilson staged all his plays, 170 bookworms gathered at the corner of Centre & Kirkpatrick for We're All Jazzed Up, the grand opening of the splendid new branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
October 27, 2008

Libraries are 'microcosms of community'
"A library card. 'It's the most precious card in my wallet,' said Sylvia Griffin as she took in the grand opening ceremonies yesterday at the new Carnegie Library yesterday on Centre Avenue near Kirkpatrick Street in the Hill District."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
October 26, 2008

History shapes new Hill library It's hoped new site will spur development
"From hand to hand a copy of August Wilson's last play made its way along Centre Avenue, from Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's old location in the Hill District to its new one two blocks away."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Sunday, October 26, 2008

New library will be a beacon in Hill District
"The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh gave the public a sneak preview of its new Hill District library yesterday, the first to be built new since 1980 in Sheraden. It is under construction at Centre Avenue and Kirkpatrick Street and scheduled to open Oct. 25."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
August 28, 2008

Carnegie Library Branch To Open In Hill District
"Community leaders are thrilled the Carnegie Library chose to build its first branch in almost 30 years in the heart of the Hill District."
KDKA
August 27, 2008

New Library Coming To The Hill District, $3.15 Million Facility To Open In October
"Continued investment is one of the things that we're trying to encourage," said Evan Frazier of the Hill House Association. "This new library is so significant, particularly the location that it's in. It's right in the heart of the community."
WTAE
August 27, 2008

North Side library begins new chapter
“Some tweaking of the final design of a new Carnegie Library in the North Side has apparently pleased residents and community activists.”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Thursday, May 08, 2008

Alcoa Foundation Announces Three Strategic Partnerships: "Partners for Pittsburgh's Future"
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will use a $400,000 grant to improve children's areas in several facilities as part of its Libraries for LIFE Capital Campaign...
BusinessWire
April 28, 2008

2007

Council clears way for new North Side library
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
December 27, 2007

Council OKs North Side library move
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
December 27, 2007

Preservationist seeks delay in sale of land for library
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Thursday, December 27, 2007

North Side Library Debate at Historic Dimension
Tribune Review
Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Library's plan to build anew on North Side meets strong opposition
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Monday, December 17, 2007

Hearing set for opponents of new North Side Library
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Monday, December 17, 2007

Library to light up Hill
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
April 20, 2007

Library to be eco-friendly, 'a beacon' to community
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 20, 2007

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to break ground on $3.15M Hill District branch in April
Pop City Media
March 14, 2007

2005

Woods Run library to close next week for makeover
Steve Levin, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Thursday, December 01, 2005

Renovations inspire more people to check out out Carnegie Libraries
Sally Kalson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Monday, June 27, 2005

Out and About: A clean, well-lighted place for books
Tony Norman, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Sunday, May 08, 2005

Architecture review: Firm's renovation plan writes new chapter for Squirrel Hill library
Patricia Lowry, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Thursday, April 21, 2005

Carnegie Library's new Downtown branch open for business
Elwin Green, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Monday, February 14, 2005

2004

Grand re-opening celebrated at main branch of Carnegie Library
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Monday, October 04, 2004

Seen: The Main Event
Marylynn Uricchio, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Monday, September 27, 2004

Reorganization should help library patrons find things fast
Marylynne Pitz, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Thursday, September 23, 2004

Architecture review: Oakland library's renovation done deftly
Patricia Lowry, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Wednesday, September 22, 2004

How America's Carnegie Libraries Adapt to Survive
Preservation Online
March 5, 2004
(Preservation Online is the online magazine of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.)

Editorial: By the book / Carnegie Library meets its responsibilities wisely
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Tuesday, February 24, 2004

Grand new windows reveal renovated Brookline library
Patricia Lowry, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Tuesday, February 24, 2004

Carnegie Library to move its Downtown branch
Marylynne Pitz, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Wednesday, February 18, 2004

Busy Squirrel Hill library closes for a makeover
Eleanor Chute, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Sunday, February 08, 2004

Worth checking out newly renovated Homewood library
Patricia Lowry, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Tuesday, January 20, 2004

2003

Homewood celebrates $3.5M library renovation
Sonya M. Toler, New Pittsburgh Courier
Thursday, November 26, 2003

Carnegie Library branch in Homewood reopens following renovation
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Monday, November 24, 2003 /p>

Improved Homewood library reopens
Charles N. Brown, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Sunday, November 23, 2003

Renovated Carnegie will blur the borders between library and bookstore
Patricia Lowry, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Wednesday, August 13, 2003

Brookline: 'Green' renovation begins at library
Jackie Day, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Wednesday, June 04, 2003

Carnegie unveils renovation designs
Timothy McNulty, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Friday, May 23, 2003

Carnegie Library unveils renovation plans
Pittsburgh Business Times
Thursday, May 22, 2003

Venerable Carnegie Library booked for reshuffle
1 million books and other items will be moved in Oakland
Mackenzie Carpenter, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Monday, March 10, 2003

Carnegie's Library Legacy: The Carnegie struggles with honoring the past while serving the present and future
Patricia Lowry, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Architecture Critic
Sunday, March 02, 2003

Carnegie's Legacy: Breaking out of a Brookline box
Patricia Lowry, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Architecture Critic
Sunday, March 02, 2003

Carnegie's Legacy: In Homewood, a mezzanine goes and a 'battleship' sinks
Patricia Lowry, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Architecture Critic
Sunday, March 02, 2003

2002

Carnegie Library branches to get face-lifts that fit their communities: Main library, 18 branches to get individual renovations
Pittsburgh Business Times
Friday, October 4, 2002
By Patty Tascarella

RAD spending plan for 2003 slightly higher
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Wednesday, October 2, 2002
By Tom Barnes

Overdue Changes
Pittsburgh City Paper
Friday, September 4, 2002
By Justin Hopper

Library Names Architects
Pittsburgh Business Times
Monday, August 19, 2002

Soon-to-debut online store to boost library marketing
Pittsburgh Business Times
Monday, August 19, 2002
by Patty Tascarella

Carnegie Library update intended to make sites more user-friendly
Pittsburgh Business Times
Friday, August 2, 2002
By Patty Tascarella

Perspectives: Carnegie Library chief's top priority is modernizing facilities
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Sunday, June 09, 2002
By Linda A. Dickerson

Local library planning renovation project
TRIBUNE-REVIEW - Trib South & West
Friday, April 5, 2002
By Treshea N. Wade

RAD approves $15M bond for library project
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Thursday, January 31, 2002
By Erik Siemers

RAD board funds library renovations
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Thursday, January 31, 2002
By Tom Barnes

2001

Drop in consumer spending means smaller RAD budget
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
October 2, 2001

Editorial: Bonding with RAD / Carnegie libraries deserve help with renovation
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 29, 2001

Carnegie Library seeking RAD aid: $15 million bond issue
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 28, 2001

Carnegie Library Launches Fund Drive
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 20, 2001

Editorial: Libraries are fundamental / The Carnegie system seeks to expand its offerings
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 27, 2001

First Person: Checking in to the library
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
June 2, 2001

Carnegie Library looking to find renovation funding
Tribune Review
July 20, 2001