Organized Opposition to the Right to Read — Recent Changes to the Library Landscape
An unprecedented volume of attempts to reduce access to materials and services from school and public libraries was documented in 2021 by the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom … Continued
Censorship, Intellectual Freedom and the Freedom to Read
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) strives every day to live up to the words etched above the entrance to our Main Library and ensure our city’s libraries and the information … Continued
National Voter Registration Day
What is National Voter Registration Day? National Voter Registration Day, first celebrated in 2012, is a nonpartisan holiday celebrating our democracy. This day involves the collective efforts of thousands of … Continued
CLP Spotlights: Ken Sines from PCSI
Welcome to #CLPSpotlights, our monthly series highlighting individuals and organizations that make a difference in their community. This month, we interviewed Ken Sines, the Outreach Coordinator and Job Developer for PCSI … Continued
CLP Spotlights: MCG Jazz
Welcome to #CLPSpotlights, our monthly series highlighting individuals and organizations that make a difference in their community. This month, we interviewed Robin Schmeider from MCG Jazz. Since its inception in 1987, … Continued
Happy Birthday, Books on Broadway!
Think back, if you will, to an incomprehensibly ancient year: 2002. Nickelback’s “How You Remind Me” is the number one song in America, soaring from boom boxes and, if you’re … Continued
CLP Spotlights: Millvale Community Library’s Tool Library
Welcome to #CLPSpotlights, our monthly series highlighting individuals and organizations that make a difference in their community. This month, we interviewed Dan from from the Millvale Community Library’s Tool Library. Patrons … Continued
Read Proud This Summer with CLP!
Over the years, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has compiled many reading lists to help you and your family read proud for Pride and all year long. We have a variety … Continued
CLP Spotlights: Tausha Bonner-Johnson from New Voices for Reproductive Justice
Welcome to #CLPSpotlights, our monthly series highlighting individuals and organizations that make a difference in their community. This month, we interviewed Tausha Bonner-Johnson, the SistahSpeak! Youth Project™ Coordinator, from New Voices … Continued
Beethoven In Your Neighborhood!
This May, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh locations across the city will host Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s Beethoven In Your Neighborhood! Read on to learn more about the benefits of music.