Kick off Summer Party Season
Summer means many things: longer days, (hopefully) plenty of sunshine, and many occasions to gather with loved ones. Whether we are celebrating holidays, graduations, or just the weekend, there is no shortage of reasons to come together. The Library is a great resource to get you started on planning all your summer soirees, big and small.
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
We’re Streamlining Searching our Databases
We are excited to introduce a single-search box that makes searching our databases easier and more like search engines we are used to using on the Internet. To get started, … Continued
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh celebrates the work of John Kane (1869-1934) along with the Senator John Heinz History Center exhibit
John Kane was a Scottish-born American immigrant, and fellow Pittsburgher, recognized for his folk-art or primitive style portrayed through American landscapes and portraits. The exhibit explores “the gripping story of … Continued
Virtual Book Club – June Pick – The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo
Join us virtually on Thursday, June 16th, from 5:30-6:30 pm for a lively discussion of The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo. At once feminist high fantasy and … Continued
Summer Reading With Five Kinds of Nonfiction Children’s Books
As the school year winds down, it’s a perfect time to get into the summer reading mindset. Some kids might look forward to diving into their favorite chapter books, and some kids might need a little extra help to find just the right book. Nonfiction titles are a great option for engaging reluctant readers, and come in a variety of styles.
Check Out a Book Club at Your Library
Book discussion groups (or “book clubs”) are one of our favorite ways to engage with the community on great reads we offer in our collection and invite everyone to a … 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.
Virtual Book Club – May Pick – The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris
Join the Virtual Book Club on Thursday, May 19th, 2022 at 5:30 pm to discuss The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris. Published in 2021, this novel is about … Continued