Here to Help: Community Resources
The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery and subsequent protests in Pittsburgh and across the country have been triggering and traumatic events for our community. Carnegie Library … 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
COVID-19: Quick Resources for Caregivers and Mentors of Teens
One time, at least five teens and I were all playing solitaire — alone, together — on the floor of the Library. It was spontaneous, solitary (of course), yet unifying. … Continued
Want to Do Your Own Readers’ Advisory?
While we love helping you find great reads and want to find the right book just for you, we also recognize that many of us love to explore on our … Continued
Always Available on Hoopla: Cooking on a Budget
It’s challenging to be creative with cooking when our time at the grocery stores is limited, the kids are tired of the usual go-to meals, and some days, cooking a … Continued
History of the Census: 230 Years and Counting
Ever wondered how the first Census began? What has changed over time? Why they ask certain questions? Let’s dive in to some of these questions using Library resources and research. … Continued
Stay Connected and Creative with the Library!
Whether you have more time on hand, more stress than you can manage, or are looking for the social connection and creative inspiration you would find at the Library, we … Continued
An Introduction to Manga
This is a brief introduction to the wonderful world of manga designed for educators, parents, librarians and manga enthusiasts.
Get Book Recommendations at Home!
We all been home for a while now and possibly gone through our stacks of library books we grabbed before library doors closed, the books we bought that have been sitting on our shelves for years, the … Continued
Miss Our Programs? Here are Some Program-alikes to Hold You Over
Good librarians, like any professionals, have a set of little-noticed soft skills that we use to help people in our communities everyday. At the top of that list is something … Continued