Picture Books to Celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024
“When we’re talking about equity, diversity and inclusion, it looks like sharing of stories…” — Lessa Kanani’opua Pelayo-Lozada, current president of the American Library Association In 2024, Carnegie Library of … Continued
Arab American Heritage Month
April is National Arab American Heritage Month, during which we celebrate Arab American history, culture, language, heritage, and accomplishments. One way to celebrate is by reading one (or more!) children’s … Continued
Women’s Voices, Women’s Lives
March is Women’s History Month. It’s also when Pittsburgh Public Schools celebrate Literacy Week, March 4-8, 2024. This year’s theme is “A Celebration of Women Writers.” This list of … Continued
Cold Weather Cooking for Kids
With kids spending more time at home and less outside in the chilly weather, it’s a great time to whip up some delicious meals or bake some sweet treats together … Continued
Caldecott Awards 2024
There were a LOT of great picture books published in 2023. That means that the committee who chose the Caldecott Medal and Honor books had their work cut out for them.
Black History Month: Middle Grade
Join us as we honor the Black experience through book displays, resources, library programs and community events happening this February and throughout the year!
BHM 30 Books in 30 Minutes Fiction
In celebration of Black writers and Black History Month, staff will be racing against the clock to share their favorite recommendations. Come out to celebrate with us, learn about a new book (or 30) and get a free book and a nice treat from a local bakery, on Tuesday, January 30th at CLP-Hill District and Saturday, February 3rd at CLP-Homewood.
Black History Month: Picture Books
For Black History Month 2024, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is celebrating the Black experience in art, centering both Black artists and subjects. Join us as we honor the Black experience through book displays, resources, library programs and community events happening this February and throughout the year!
Riveting Winter Vacation Reads
Winter break can be a great time for kids to get into a good book. Beat cabin fever or take a break from screens with a riveting story from the library!
Middle-Grade Sci Fi Graphic Novels
Science fiction stories about robots, aliens, and outer space are perfectly suited to the graphic novel format because illustrators can make the impossible feel a little more real through their drawings.