The Supreme Court and Its Justices

If you’ve found yourself wondering just how the Supreme Court works or want to know more about the Justices who serve in the highest court in the United States, check out the titles below.


U.S. Economy

The U.S. economy is complex and has a long history. It’s been through good times and bad, and we are all affected by its ups and downs. Want to learn more about it? Check out these books.


Queer Political Struggle

Here is a selection of non-memoir and non-biographical books (and one indispensable classic) on different aspects of queer political struggle and how the politicization of queerness has shaped LGBTQ+ lives and communities.


From the Ballot to the Bully Pulpit: Books on Presidents and Elections

It’s easy to get swept up in the current election cycle and its attendant outrages and clashes, and this year is no different. There’s so much more to read about the U.S. Presidents than staid official biographies. This booklist will provide you with multiple entries into the subject of elections, especially presidential ones, and the subject of voting in the United States. 





ESL Materials and Resources

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh offers some wonderful resources and materials to support you in learning English as a second language.