Library Lounge: Cultivating Creativity and Community
Accessing your creativity as an adult can be an exciting prospect – and it can also be overwhelming, intimidating or lonely. Where to start? Explore creative and fun activities with like-minded adults during a Library Lounge program.
The August Wilson Archive
August Wilson (1945-2005) was a Pittsburgh-born playwright best known for his cycle of ten plays referred to as the American Century Cycle that depict the lives and experiences of African … Continued
Celebrate Día
Día is an annual celebration of literacy, culture and diversity. Celebrate Día on April 30 with a stack of good books!
April’s Cool
We’ve got a month of fun programs planned. Check them out here.
August Wilson Archive
This spring, you can explore the work of World-Renowned Pittsburgh Playwright August Wilson during a six-month, multimedia exhibit in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh’s August Wilson Archive! Curated by … Continued
Rise: A Feminist Book Project Top Ten
Rise: A Feminist Book Project compiles a list every year of recommended titles for ages 0-18 that contain significant feminist content. The 2023 Top Ten titles highlight issues of labor rights, bodily autonomy, activism, community building, and more.
Luke’s Story
Your support helps showcase local musicians and their work. “We didn’t have much when I was a kid, not even enough to rent an instrument for school music instruction,” says … Continued
Find your Roots: Pennsylvania Native Plant Edition
You’ve heard of ‘Find Your Roots,’ but what about planting them? You don’t have to be interested in genealogy or local history to appreciate Pennsylvania’s natural history and beauty. One … Continued
Music Across Genres: A Black History Month Playlist
One of the most important aspects of Black history is music. For a long time, Black musicians were shut out of the music industry, whether it was not being allowed … Continued
The Lasting Impact of the Freedmen’s Bureau
The records from the Freedmen’s Bureau (1865-1872) are extremely valuable for researching some of the social, financial, and occupational transitions made by formerly enslaved African Americans after the Civil War. … Continued