Book Lists

These books offer a glimpse into unusual professions and the satisfaction of finding your calling.

Check out what is trending and topical by authors from the ‘Burgh or with Pittsburgh connections.

Try these nonfiction titles from the golden age of polar exploration – tales of adventure, tragedy, and heroism!

Meet a few interesting people through memoirs and biographies that prove an interesting life makes for a very good story.

This list of books, featuring fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, highlights the generational histories of Native peoples in North America, particularly modern liv…

Check out what is trending and topical by authors from the ‘Burgh or with Pittsburgh connections.

Featuring picture books and biographies to celebrate World Teachers Day on October 5th.

Banned Books Week is October 4th – 10th, 2026. CLP celebrates the right to read. Check out the list of children’s titles that have been challenged.

PPS kids and teens in grades 5 through 12 can participate in this team trivia contest based on books. Battles are broken up by grade level: 5th Grade Battle, 6-…

PPS kids and teens in grades 5 through 12 can participate in this team trivia contest based on books. Battles are broken up by grade level: 5th Grade Battle, 6-…

Check out what your friendly Library staff at CLP – Mt. Washington are reading and recommending.

Check out what was trending and topical this summer from authors from the ‘Burgh with Pittsburgh connections.