Celebration, Affinity, Identity & Recognition (CAIR) Months
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is committed to honoring diverse cultures and heritages all year round.
A Year of CAIR Months
In recognition of each month, CLP will celebrate different identities across our locations and online through programs, outreach, resources and opportunities for collaboration. Together, we can all engage in dialogue and grow our understanding of the issues that currently affect our communities.
We invite you to join us for the following monthly celebrations!
- Black History – February
- Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage – May
- Pride – June
- Disability Pride – July
- Hispanic and Latin Heritage Month – September 15 through October 15
- Native American and Indigenous Peoples’ Month – November
The Library will add an additional celebration each calendar year. We are looking forward to adding Arab American Heritage Month in April 2027.
Black History Month
Join us as we honor the Black experience through book displays, resources, library programs and community events happening this February and throughout the year!
AANHPI Heritage Month
Check out booklists, displays, resources, and programs this May and beyond to celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander month!
Pride Month
To Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Pride means: inclusion, intersectionality, radical joy and resistance through existence. Celebrate with us every June and throughout the year.
Disability Pride Month
During Disability Pride Month and the rest of the year, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is committed to highlighting and celebrating the diverse experiences and contributions of individuals with disabilities.
Hispanic & Latin Heritage Month
What began as a week-long celebration in 1968 has become the nationally recognized celebration we know as Hispanic Heritage Month. Over its 50 years, Hispanic Heritage Month has faced challenges regarding its name, including proposals to change the month to Latino or Latina Heritage Month.
Native American and Indigenous Peoples’ Month
Throughout the month of November, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will amplify NA&I identities through booklists, displays, resources, and programs in our locations and communities.