Press Announcements

Press Contact:
Communications Manager
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
4400 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

(412) 578-2458
(412) 688-8609 (fax)

March 25, 2009:
Library Service Set to Resume on Pittsburgh’s North Side
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Allegheny prepares for a summer opening on the city’s North Side at 1230 Federal Street.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Hill District is Open!
October 25, 2008: Dedication of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Hill District marks first new library in 28 years

Two-Day Celebration Planned in Honor of Pittsburgh’s Newest Library
October 8, 2008: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Hill District set to open October 24-25 in grand style.

Construction Begins on Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s New North Side Library
May 9, 2008: The site of an abandoned gas station on Pittsburgh’s North Side will soon become a beacon for literacy and learning.

September 5, 2007:
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh receives $2 Million Grant for Capital Campaign
A grant from The Heinz Endowments will support construction projects in the Hill District and North Side and the renovation of the Library’s East Liberty location.

April 19, 2007:
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Begins Construction on City's Newest Library
Official groundbreaking on the Library's new facility in the Hill District.

July 19, 2006:
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Completes Woods Run Renovation
CLP - Woods Run celebrates grand re-opening August 5th.

June 5, 2006:
Governor Ed Rendell Pledges $7.5 Million to Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Capital Campaign
Slated for immediate renewal are the Library's East Liberty and Hill District locations.

February 9, 2006
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to Build New Hill District Facility
Located on the corner of Centre Avenue and Kirkpatrick Street the new library will be the first facility in Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Capital Improvements Campaign that is a completely new structure.

November 30, 2005:
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Announces Construction Plans
Woods Run Location begins anticipated renovations December 8th.

June 17, 2005:
Pittsburgh Library Earns National Building Award
American Institute of Architects and American Library Association Recognize Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Brookline

April 19, 2005:
Squirrel Hill Grand Opening Celebration
Lofty Idea Now Reality. On Tuesday, April 19, 2005, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh invites the community to celebrate extensive improvements to the bustling Squirrel Hill location.