Community Resource Guide: 2020 Election
About this guide: The 2020 Election was unlike any election we have witnessed as a country. Global pandemic, record unemployment, information fatigue… all of this has played a part in how … Continued
October 2020 Program-alikes
Happy October! So far, mine has a been a nonstop cycle of fall treats, civic discussions, and back to school. Luckily, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has resources to help balance all … Continued
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
Resources for Protesters
Protest has always been an integral part of American history, whether we’re fighting for independence, the right to vote, or racial justice and equality, a fight that continues today. Whatever you’re … 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
COVID-19: Contact Tracing
Contact tracing is an important tool in understanding and preventing the spread of COVID-19. It is important to know what a legitimate contact tracer will and will not ask you … 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
2020 Census: Hard-to-Count Pittsburgh Neighborhoods
As of September 3, 2020, the following neighborhoods in Pittsburgh PA not shaded dark blue are at risk for a severe undercount in the 2020 Census (click image to view … 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