Black History Month Artful Biographies
This booklist celebrates the lives of African-American poets, artists, dancers and musicians. With each of these pictures books, children and their caregivers are given a glimpse into the lives and … Continued
The Black Count
The Black Count is the real-life story of General Alex Dumas, father of the famous novelist Alexandre Dumas, author of the Three Musketeers. As a biracial man in Revolutionary France, General Dumas battled racism as well as the aristocracy to become a respected leader of the French Revolution….until Napoleon’s betrayal destroyed his career. History that reads like a novel, perfect for Black History Month, or any month!
Black History Month Adult Booklist
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh staff and board members recommend these must-read books that celebrate African American authors, culture and history.
A Selection of Resume Guides to Help You with Your Job Search
Resumes are one of the most important and necessary tools we have to catch the attention of employers, and this alone is good reason to invest the time and energy required to produce the best resume possible.
Nice Girls (Still) Don’t Get the Corner Office
If you want a career advice book that doesn’t tell you how to think like a man, but instead, how to be a mature woman and get your needs met, this title is for you.
Wonderful Winter
What does winter feel like or taste like? What can you do when the weather is cold? Some people cannot wait for the snow to fall so that they can go snowboarding, sledding or skating while others fear trying to drive on the slippery roads.
Fresh Year, Fresh Food
Try a fresh approach to healthy eating in the new year with vegan recipes.
Seen in Pittsburgh!
Keep your eyes and ears open for upcoming author visits and take advantage of these occasions to find your new favorite writer.
Pittsburgh’s Black History in Baseball
Here we are, in the deepest part of winter. To my mind, that means it’s the perfect time to imagine that it’s a warm, sunny spring day, and I’m sitting … Continued
Science > Boredom
Get your curiosity on with some amazing (and amazingly simple) science experiments you can do at home!