Free Accessible Books for Pennsylvanians with Reading Disabilities
At LBPH we have traditionally served people who are unable to access the printed word in typical ways. Through the Library of Congress’ National Library Service, librarians and many other … Continued
Are you in the market for a new appliance?
Did all of the dish washing during the holidays destroy your dishwasher, but you’re not sure which dishwasher to get? Do you want adjustable racks, a stainless-steel tub, flexible flatware slots, a … Continued
Databases Are Not Just for Data
Your library card gives you and your family access to all sorts of materials like books, movies and music. But you probably already knew that. Did you know it also gives you access to useful and fun digital content through our databases?
A Day in the Life at CLP: Outreach Library Assistant, L’Oréal Snell
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Outreach team can be found all over the city bringing Library services and information to Pittsburgh’s diverse communities. We recently asked Outreach library assistant L’Oreal Snell … Continued
Teen Winter Reading Raffle
In Youth Services, we focus a lot of our energy on Summer Reading to prevent Summer Learning Loss and build a community of readers. But what about the rest of the year? Read on to learn more about the Teen Winter Reading Raffle.
Community Picks: Top Christmas Movies
We love when Pittsburghers post their latest library books, movies and albums to social media. So, when CLP-West End patron Alexander Campbell tweeted the photo above, we had to know … Continued
#eBooksForAll – Changes to eBook Access
Starting today (November 1st), Macmillan Publishing is changing the rules regarding how Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) can purchase eBooks. Going forward, we are only allowed to purchase a single … Continued
Fine Free at CLP
UPDATE: It’s official! As of January 25, 2022, CLP items (books, movies and other materials) will no longer accrue overdue fines. Learn more. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is excited to … Continued
October Country: The Horror of Ray Bradbury
If you’ve heard of Ray Bradbury before, you’ve heard of Fahrenheit 451 (DB 34963). A slightly deeper cut would be the famous Martian Chronicles(DB 26787). A deeper cut, and some … Continued
Bilingual Storytimes at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Children’s Specialists at the Carnegie Library developed a pilot program of bilingual storytimes in a way that grew volunteer partnerships and served speakers of world languages.