2023 Summer Reading: It’s time to hit the books!
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s 2023 Summer Reading season is underway! Already, Pittsburghers have logged thousands of books. You can join in and start logging your books today! The Summer Reading … Continued
From the Archives: The Pennsylvania Postcard Collection
As a passionate pursuer of historical gems and research opportunities, I’ve always found interest in the treasure trove of knowledge that lies within the correspondences of the past. So, when … Continued
Gay Raccoon Art
Artist statement: Using donated materials from friends, fans, and second-hand stores, I give new value to the broken and discarded. By not choosing my own materials my work is community … Continued
Guest Post: 5 Tips For Busy Moms Searching For A Job
Written by Single Mom Defined Searching for a job can be all-consuming. Add in being a mom, and you can imagine how much time it takes between parenting, cooking, … Continued
The August Wilson Archive
August Wilson (1945-2005) was a Pittsburgh-born playwright best known for his cycle of ten plays referred to as the American Century Cycle that depict the lives and experiences of African … Continued
Find your Roots: Pennsylvania Native Plant Edition
You’ve heard of ‘Find Your Roots,’ but what about planting them? You don’t have to be interested in genealogy or local history to appreciate Pennsylvania’s natural history and beauty. One … Continued
The Lasting Impact of the Freedmen’s Bureau
The records from the Freedmen’s Bureau (1865-1872) are extremely valuable for researching some of the social, financial, and occupational transitions made by formerly enslaved African Americans after the Civil War. … Continued
Seeds of Change: CLP’s 2023 Black History Month Theme
Is Black History Month about History? This is the question that gave birth to our theme Seeds of Change. Are we supposed to showcase historical figures and historical events? Are … Continued
Guest Post: The Single Mom Defined Book Club
For some single moms, support often comes in the form of words. Words that encourage, words that motivate, words that remind you that you’re not alone. Learn more about the “Single Mom Defined” Book Club in partnership with CLP.
The Wednesday Quilters
The Wednesday Quilters are women who meet at the library on Wednesdays to help one another on their quilt journeys. A community of dedicated craftswomen, they meet to share ideas, … Continued