Tools & Tips for Searching the 1950 Census
The 1950 Census, available on April 1st, can be searched by Enumeration District (ED) while its indexing is being completed, which is what will make it easily searchable by name. … Continued
A Special Election Year in Allegheny County
A Special Election will be held on April 5, 2022 to fill two seats in the PA General Assembly for the 19th and 24th Legislative Districts. These seats were previously held by Ed Gainey and Jake Wheatley, and were left vacant when Ed Gainey became Mayor of Pittsburgh, and Jake Wheatley was selected as his Chief of Staff.
WorkLaunch 2022
Looking for a fresh start this spring? Join us at WorkLaunch 2022—a collaboration of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the Career Development Center bringing together five days of workshops, employer … Continued
We Have an App for That!
The Allegheny County Libraries mobile app provides quick access to core services for patrons of all public libraries in Allegheny County. Access your library account, checkout record, holds and reading … Continued
1950 Census Background – What to Expect
On April 1, the 1950 Census will be live, online, for the first time! While the 1950 Census statistics have been available online, this release will show genealogists and family … Continued
Virtual Book Club April Pick: The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix is described by its publisher as “Steel Magnolias meets Dracula” and concerns a woman in Charleston, South Carolina, who … Continued
CareerLink at CLP
Feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about your job hunt? Get personalized job search assistance with CareerLink! From resume and interview coaching to workshops and trainings, CareerLink help is available at two … Continued
CLP Spotlights: Alyssa Kail from Grow Pittsburgh and Gabe Tilove from Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Welcome to #CLPSpotlights, our monthly series highlighting individuals and organizations that make a difference in their community. This month, we interviewed two valuable members of the Pittsburgh community. The first, Alyssa Kail, … Continued
Virtual Book Club – March Pick – Kindred by Octavia Butler
Kindred by Octavia Butler is one of the author’s most celebrated, critically acclaimed works. It tells the story of Dana, a young black woman who is suddenly and inexplicably transported … Continued
Mary Jane’s Story
It all started with a family mystery. In 2011, Mary Jane Kuffner Hirt, Professor Emerita at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, was asked by her mother to learn more about a … Continued