Summer Reading 2024: Kids Picks

While the 2024 Olympics are happening in Paris, the library’s annual summer reading challenge will be in full swing from June 16 to August 11 here in Pittsburgh.   And just … Continued


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



Día 2024

  Celebrate family, culture, and reading on Día. El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) occurs on April 30 and honors the work that families … Continued




The Joy of Discovery

One of the pleasures of spending time with young children is the opportunity to see the wonders of our world (large and small) through their eyes. We grownups can forget sometimes how amazing our everyday experiences really are, so we’re lucky to have the opportunity to be reminded to look, question and experiment. Check out the booklist below to get started on your own investigations. 



Terrific Titles for Toddlers

Each year a committee selects the Best Books for Babies. And every year those of us on the committee see a lot of great books that don’t quite fit the criteria. So, this year we decided to share a list of our favorite books for toddlers, found along the way in our Best Books for Babies’ deliberations. 


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