Pittsburgh’s Jazz Legacy: A Starter Playlist
Throughout the history and development of jazz music, the worldwide cultural significance of contributions to the art form made by Pittsburgh’s legendary Black musicians cannot be understated. With nicknames like … Continued
Neighborhood Volunteers
The 2024 Neighborhood Volunteers application is now closed. Neighborhood Volunteers is a volunteer opportunity for community members who want to support Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh by getting involved in their … Continued
Artistic Excellence in Children’s Books
Illustrations in books for children serve a variety of functions. They help communicate the actions and ideas shared in the text. They can also expand a story by filling in details that aren’t included in the words.
RAD Pass: Your Ticket to Culture in the City
If you have an Allegheny County library card, then you already have a RAD Pass! RAD Pass is an online ticket lending system that allows Allegheny County library cardholders ages … Continued
Library Anywhere, Library Everywhere
Carnegie Library staff love welcoming visitors to our locations, but did you know that we also make regular appearances at childcare centers, senior living facilities, and special events? We get … Continued
November 7th is the PA General Election!
While this might not be a “big” election year, it’s important to have your voice reflected in all levels of government, including local offices. The best way to do that is simply to vote! The following guide provides details on the voting process (both in-person and by mail), along with links to candidate forums and ballot questions for more context.
What to Read While You Eat Copious Quantities of Food This Fall
Leaves change colors. Days get shorter. Children fill pillowcases with candy while you season and re-season large dishes for your extended family. Browse some of these books for the minutes in between meat thermometer checks and during the hours saved by reheating leftovers.
Celebrate the Freedom to Read!
Everyone is free to access the knowledge they want, need, and deserve. We strive to ensure each of us can read what we want and that our neighbors can too, even if it’s not what we want to read ourselves.
Ditch Plastic and Learn to Sew a Re-useable Grocery Tote!
Starting October 14th, the City of Pittsburgh will institute a bag ban. At Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) we are prepared and looking to a more sustainable future, and the … Continued
Welcoming Social Work Interns to CLP
In the coming weeks several CLP locations will welcome interns from the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work. The Social Work in Libraries Program is a multi-directional partnership between … Continued