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Celebrate Día

Día is an annual celebration of literacy, culture and diversity. Celebrate Día on April 30 with a stack of good books!

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April’s Cool

We’ve got a month of fun programs planned. Check them out here.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

Artwork by Ashanté Josey for Black History Month 2023.

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

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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

Genealogy Day 2023

In collaboration with our co-sponsor Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is thrilled to host Genealogy Day on Sunday, February 19, from 11am-4pm! If you are looking to … Continued

Seeds of Change: CLP’s 2023 Black History Month Theme

Is Black History Month about History? This is the question that gave birth to our theme Seeds of Change. Are we supposed to showcase historical figures and historical events? Are … Continued

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