Keeping Kids Busy This Summer
Many of us are staying home right now, but that doesn’t mean families can’t have a good time. There are lots of ways to keep kids happy and entertained, even if the call of the playground can’t be answered. If you need a little inspiration, try these ideas…
Inspiration And Play Are Still Essential For Children
Whether you’re thinking about resilience, change-making or conquering more concrete goals, like a child’s fear of lightning – inspiration and play are essential ingredients.
July Program-alikes
Although Allegheny County has moved into the green phase of reopening, you may be feeling uneasy about attending in-person services. While practicing and encouraging safety, the Library offers many ways … Continued
Always Available on Hoopla: Race and Healing
Whether we are engaging in social activism and working for social justice for the first time or as a regular practice, we must be prepared for ongoing growth and learning. … Continued
July’s Virtual Lineup
FOLLOW US! Facebook Twitter Instagram Teenspace Instagram YouTube SUMMER READING In the summer months, we showcase Pittsburgh as a City of Readers through our Summer Reading Program – and this … Continued
June Virtual Program-alikes
There is a light at the end of the tunnel. It feels like we are finally emerging from a long, long winter and life is returning to some level of … Continued
Virtual Storytimes Help Children Get Ready to Read
When our library buildings closed, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh librarians hustled to move our in-person storytimes online. We hope that parents and caregivers like you will enjoy our online storytimes and find ways to unlock the learning shared on the screen to bring stoytimes to life for your children.
Talking About Race With Kids and Teens
Talking with children, preschoolers, teens or in between, about current events can be challenging in the best of times. When illness, inequity, violence and hate surround us, it can be an overwhelming prospect. Here are some books that we think offer a good place to start the conversation.
June’s Virtual Lineup
FOLLOW US! Facebook Twitter Instagram Teenspace Instagram YouTube SUMMER READING EXTRAVAGANZA! Kick Off to the Summer Reading Program In the summer months, we showcase Pittsburgh as a City of Readers … Continued
More Virtual Program-alikes
Allegheny County has moved into the yellow phase of reopening. Many of you may be wondering what this means for your Library—and, maybe even more so, your favorite Library program. … Continued