Music Biographies and CDs
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has a wonderful selection of biographies about musical artists both online and in print. The Library also has a large collection of CDs that can be requested and access to many different artists on Hoopla. Check out these recommendations to get started.
Chilling, Cozy and Cool Wintry Reads
If you’re anticipating falling temperatures and snowy skies, these reads will have you in a wintry mood, whether you’re looking for magic, thrills and chills, or a little history.
Handmade Gifts for the Holidays
Here is a selection of the many books Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has with suggestions of things you can make, from delicious edible gifts to creative knits to paper crafts and more.
Top Five Books in the Library’s Welcome Center
The Library’s Welcome Center collections hold books, movies and kits that share dynamic stories and information. Looking for a place to start? Here are the top circulating book titles in the Welcome Center collections at CLP – Main and CLP – Squirrel Hill.
Battle of the Books 2021: 6th Grade Booklist
Check out the 6th Grade Battle of the Books here!
Battle of the Books 2021: 9th-12th Grade Booklist
Check out the 9th-12th Grade Battle of the Books here!
Gentrification Stories
If you’re on the waiting list for the book, “When No One Is Watching,” here is a list of some of the best recent stories featuring gentrification at their core.
Humanizing the Unthinkable
If you wonder how anyone could follow a man like Jim Jones, these books chillingly and heartbreakingly show how people longing for social and racial justice were deceived into a trap at Jonestown with no way out.
Soup!
This time of year, there is nothing better than delicious warming soups, loaded with a variety of colorful vegetables and served with a slice of hearty bread. Hungry yet? Check out these cookbooks for inspiration!
Books for Fourth and Fifth Graders
Explore these good books for fourth and fifth graders.