Does My Vote Count?: A ‘Hear Me Out’ Dialogue
Do you know your fellow library patrons? Are you interested in joining an authentic learning space with fellow patrons across Pennsylvania? The Free Library is excited to introduce Hear Me Out: a … Continued
Presidential Debates: Past and Present
September 29th marks the beginning of the first presidential debate leading up to the 2020 Election between current president and Republican candidate, Donald Trump, and Democratic nominee, Joe Biden. Learn about the history and structure of these events, along with staff-selected digital resources and book recommendations.
Learn About Supreme Court Justices
The passing of Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg on September 18, 2020 has created a vacancy in the 9-seat Supreme Court. There is no recent precedent for a … Continued
The “summer slide” is no match for your kindness!
You are helping children prevent reading and learning losses during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is no secret that the past few months have been a challenge for everyone. Libraries by … Continued
COVID-19 Payroll Tax Deferral
The President recently signed an order giving employers the option to defer the withholding of employees’ Social Security taxes from September 1 – December 31, 2020. However, these deferrals would … Continued
Library Supporters Provide a Summer Surprise
This summer, families across the city have had to dig deep. There’s been a lot of making do, looking on the bright side and celebrating the small victories. On a recent summer afternoon, being able to pick any book they wanted from a brightly-colored display … Continued
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Community Update – August 18, 2020
Dear Friends, 2020 has been, to say the least, challenging. We began the year on a high note, planning for our 125th anniversary; excited about starting a new year fresh … Continued
Reimagining Summer Reading with Chase
This year, with school, summer camps and childcare abruptly altered, reading over the summer is more important than ever in order for children to maintain grade-level skills and stay curious … Continued
July’s Virtual Lineup
FOLLOW US! Facebook Twitter Instagram Teenspace Instagram YouTube SUMMER READING In the summer months, we showcase Pittsburgh as a City of Readers through our Summer Reading Program – and this … Continued
Community Message from CLP’s Director, Mary Frances Cooper
Protests in Pittsburgh and across the nation seeking justice for the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have shown that our communities are hurting in unimaginable ways. … Continued