New & Upcoming Program-Alikes
In Pittsburgh, the end of August usually signals one thing—back to school. No matter the school district, learning is going to look a little different this fall. Carnegie Library of … Continued
Back-to-School: Let Us Help!
Whether your kids will be attending school in person, at home or online, the Library is here to support you. While our locations may look different on the inside, the heart of the Library hasn’t changed. Our thinking caps are always on, looking for ways to connect with you.
Navigating Information Fatigue
During this two-part series, our presenter shared the ways in which social media has contributed to information fatigue, and what we can do to take back control over our digital … Continued
Digital Skills Basics: Get Online and Get Around
So much of life is now online: job applications, tax forms and banking are just a few of the things that are mostly done online. It’s important to be comfortable … Continued
Join Quantum Theatre for Free Performances Online
Quantum Theatre has announced a lineup of three live performances, free of charge! Over the next few months, you can register for the shows and watch them wherever you please. The theatre is coming to you!
Check Yourself: News Literacy for Teens (and Adults)
As the school year approaches, many students will be doing virtual/remote learning. Without direct access to their school libraries, even more research will be done online. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh offers a wealth of digital resources and databases that can aid students when doing research, as well as information about examining sources with a critical eye.
Scroll Through Today’s Stories With eMagazines and Newspapers
In a world ruled by headline skimming and hashtags, I challenge you to read a few paragraphs in and see what happens. You may feel your world expand beyond the buzzwords of today or enjoy a needed break.
Digital Skills Basics: Files and Folders
Organizing files and folders on your computer is just like organizing papers in a filing cabinet – you need to be able to find them again after you tidy them away. Here we’ll take … Continued
Upcoming Program-alikes
Happy August from Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh! With school just around the corner, we have been working to support you as much as possible. One way is through our extended, … Continued
Why We Love Talking Animals
There’s a long tradition of anthropomorphic animals (animals that act like humans) in fiction. From mice to elephants and everything in between, they’re all over our books and movies. I began to wonder why so many people love these stories.