Spooky Middle Grade Books

It’s officially spooky season, so there is no better time than now to curl up with a good, scary book. Prepare to meet malevolent ghosts, terrifying shape-shifting spirits, murderous scarecrows and more in these stories. That is, if you think you’re brave enough.


Hispanic Heritage Month: Teens

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with these works of teen fiction featuring Hispanic and Latine characters.   You can sign up for a free library card here.   If you are new to … Continued


Modern Takes on Classic Horror

Dracula. Frankenstein’s monster. The wolfman.     Why do we return to these classic villains? Is it their fashion choices? Their winning personalities? At the heart of our favorite monsters there … Continued




Banned Books: Teen Graphic Novels

Is your teenager reluctant about reading? Would they rather pick up a comic book and page through the pictures? If so, these graphic novels may be a hit with your teens this Banned Books Week! 




Wacky Adventures in Cartoony Comics

Life is hard. Perhaps flipping through the zany escapades in one of these books will better equip you to embrace the absurd nature of existence. Maybe it’ll just be a pleasant way to spend an afternoon.


Violins of Hope

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is proud to partner with Violins of Hope to bring movement-based workshops, music performances and a panel discussion centered on themes of inclusion, hope and so much more to five library branches.