CLP Blog

Photo of the Veil Nebula taken from the Allegheny Observatory. A wispy nebula against a field of stars. By Gianna Kennelly 2023

The Future of Astronomy

2024 has brought Pittsburgh more than a few reasons to look up. In April, many donned their protective glasses or homemade pinhole viewing devices to watch an eclipse. Earlier in … Continued

CLP Polling Locations on Election Day

Learn which Library locations will be open for voting as well as open for library services.

Illustration of a girl in a pointy witch hat and a Jack-o-lantern with a pointy witch hat

Greetings from Haunted Pennsylvania

Looking for somewhere new to explore this Halloween season? Pennsylvania’s rich history provides a wealth of places to visit with dark pasts and haunted histories. Take a trip through CLP’s … Continued

Kids doing science experiment with small robot and wiring

Embark on Scientific Adventures at Super Science!

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is excited to introduce Super Science programs for kids in grades K-5. Have you ever been curious about how fossils form, what geological forces shape mountains, … Continued

Four smiling kids holding Summer Reading 2024 bags at Extravaganza

JPMorganChase and CLP: Literacy Takes Many Forms

The mission of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is “to foster literacy, enable exploration, and create connections with all our neighbors.” That word – literacy – takes many forms in our … Continued

A Victorian Era die-cut Valentine's card adorned with paper lace and florals

A Summer in the Archives

By Carlee Stoner From May to August 2024, a lot was going on at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) – Main in the Archives Department! I have been interning in … Continued

FNB representatives and Andrew Medlar with CLP mascot at Summer Reading 2024 kickoff event in the Hill District

First National Bank and CLP: Championing the Community

Helpful. Committed. Caring. Those are just three words that come to mind when we think about our 2024 Summer Reading Sponsor First National Bank, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B. … Continued

Exterior front entrance of CLP-East Liberty

Duolingo and CLP – A Summer of Literacy in East Liberty

As the theme song for Mister Roger’s Neighborhood goes, “It’s a beautiful day in this neighborhood, A beautiful day for a neighbor. Would you be mine? Could you be … Continued

Adult reading on an eReader on the sofa.

Be a Good Digital Neighbor: Helpful Habits for Libby and hoopla

Beginning Sunday, September 1, 2024 Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County libraries are making the following changes to Libby and hoopla: Reducing Libby holds from 20 to 10 … Continued

Person relaxing in a colorful hammock while reading from a tablet

Libby and hoopla Changes Coming September 2024