An Old Friend in a New Format
Looking back on it, I definitely had low expectations when reaching into the depths of my mother’s childhood closet. I was an avid reader in middle school, and I was … Continued
Teen Media Awards 2019
Every creative act is, in some way, a reflection on our world. No matter how fantastic a piece of science fiction or dreamy a painting, everything we create says something about our lives, our experiences and our societies. The Teen Media Awards offers a panoramic view of the insightful ways that teenagers interpret this present age.
Paths of Heart–Writing Stories Told at Life’s End
“Death and dying are radioactive topics.” So says Richard Haverlack, author of Paths of Heart—Writing Stories Told at Life’s End (DBC 16051). Haverlack, who personally recorded his book for the … Continued
Quality Time for Grandparents and Grandchildren at the Library
If you’re one of the 100,000 grandparents raising a child in Pennsylvania, you might be looking for some fun – and free – activities to do with your little one. … Continued
An Epistolary blog post.
Dear Reader/future reader/past readers/whoever wants to read this. It is just below an understatement how important books have been in my life. It isn’t just about the book itself but … Continued
Reamde: Yes I spelled that right
Neal Stephenson has long been one of my favorite authors, and Reamde is another awesome book by him. I think I’ve written on him before, here and here, but Reamde … Continued
Blast off to Summer Reading!
Summer at the library means books books books! The Summer reading program is not just for teens and kids, it’s also for all our avid adult readers! There is a … Continued
What Should I Read Next?
I’m sure this will come as a shock to you, but library staff like to talk about books. I know, right?!? Who’d have thought?? But more importantly, library staff would … Continued
Book Clubs Aplenty
If you’ve never participated in a book club, you’re really missing out! Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is proud to offer an extensive array of book clubs to our community. In … Continued
Summer Fun with Summer Dreamers
School’s out for summer, but summer camps are about to begin! Many summer camps across the city visit Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh locations as part of their camp schedule. Because of this, campers participate in the Summer Reading program, win free books, learn and play in our spaces and strengthen relationships with our staff.