Parents & Educators
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh offers learning support for parents, educators, caregivers and students.
Looking for the right book for your readers? Interested in having a librarian visit your class? Stuck on a homework problem? Check out the links below that point to great resources available to you.
Questions? Call 412.622.3114, use the chat box on this screen, email info@carnegielibrary.org or text 412.775.3900. We’re ready to help!
Many of these resources require a library card for access. You can register for a card online and get access in minutes.
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Children and Media Use
As media increasingly becomes involved in every aspect of our lives, families and caregivers have many questions about how to navigate media use with children of all ages. Here are recommended guidelines based on current research to help your family make informed choices for media use.
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Parents: Personalized Book & Material Recommendations
Looking for new materials for you, your child or your teen? We're happy to recommend them to you! Use this form to send us some information about their unique needs and what they like (or don't like), and we'll send you a short list of recommendations.
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Educators: Book & Material Recommendations for the Classroom
Need help gathering resources for your teaching? We can select and gather materials for classroom use for any subject and in any grade level. Use this form to send some information about what you need.
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Pittsburgh Ready Literacy Workshops: For Parents & Educators
The Library offers interactive learning experiences for parents, caregivers and educators. Gain and share practical tools to support children’s reading readiness, learning and social-emotional development. Educators can receive PQAS credit, too!
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Request a Library Experience for Your School or Class
Would you like to request a Library Experience in your neighborhood, community or school? Review the possibilities and send us a request with your information.