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Here to Help: Loneliness

For life’s big and small moments Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh staff have created Here to Help booklists. Here to Help booklists provide information and support in navigating life experiences. Librarians … Continued

Here to Help: Climate Change

For life’s big and small moments Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh staff have created Here to Help booklists. Here to Help booklists provide information and support in navigating life experiences. Librarians … Continued

Here to Help: Autism

For life’s big and small moments Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh staff have created Here to Help booklists. Here to Help booklists provide information and support in navigating life experiences. Librarians … Continued

Genetic Genealogy: Risks and Rewards

With the announcement that genetic testing company 23andMe is on the verge of bankruptcy, many customers are wondering what will be done with their collected DNA data and what protections … Continued

Books with a Beat

Sometimes sharing stories can feel like a chore, especially if the kids you hope will listen are feeling wiggly. And it’s perfectly fine to set a book aside for another time. (Remember, reading is supposed to be fun—not work.) 

But sometimes, the right book, filled with rhythm, rhyme and movement, can capture kids’ attention and channel their energy, turning story time into a wonderful experience for reader and listener alike. If amping up the action sounds good to you, consider checking out one of the titles below to start bopping along. But be warned—these probably aren’t the best picks for bedtime. 

Banned Books: Adult Titles

Banned Books week is September 22-28, 2024. As CLP celebrates the right to read, check out the list of adult titles below that have been challenged, banned, or censored over … Continued

Banned Books: Teen Titles

Banned Books Week is September 22-28, 2024. As CLP celebrates the right to read, check out this list of teen titles that have been challenged. Many of these books highlight the lives and experiences of LGBTQ+ and/or BIPOC characters and authors. Some have been banned in some libraries and schools, others have stayed on the shelves—or been restored to them.