Marathon Reads

Whether the Pittsburgh Marathon has you lacing up your shoes to compete, or recommitting to your New Year’s Resolution, these books can keep you on track.   We’ve got experienced marathoners … Continued




Poetry Audiobooks

Happy National Poetry Month! Poetry has a rich history as an oral tradition, and there’s still something singular about hearing poems read out loud. The following collections are available in … Continued


Thoughtful Gardening

With the days finally getting longer and the first blooms of the season bobbing their heads in warming breezes, all I’ve been thinking about is garden planning. My backyard garden … Continued


Vivian Ann Davidson Hewitt

Vivian Ann Davidson Hewitt’s legacy has been felt by many whether it is through her impact as a librarian or her curated collection of African American art.  To learn more about Ms. Davidson Hewitt and Black Librarianship, staff have curated a list of suggested readings.  


Battle of the Books 2024

Competitive readers, it is time to wipe off your reading glasses, sharpen your pencils and put on the coffee: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is pleased to announce that Adult Battle of the Books, the book-based trivia showdown, will return for 2024. … Continued


Food Lovers’ Histories

The sizzle of shawarma as it hits the grill, chili paste garnishing a bowl of hand-pulled noodles, cider bubbling over the rim of a wine flute – could you read about these things all day? If so, this is the food writing booklist for you.