Singing as an Early Learning Activity
Your child won’t mind if you aren’t giving a Grammy worthy performance when you sing Wheels on the Bus to them. In fact, singing with your child is a fun … Continued
CLP’s Picks for the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop
A party in the Bronx, on August 11th, 1973, is widely considered to be the birthplace of Hip-Hop. Kool Herc made history that night when he and his sister hosted … Continued
The Velvet Underground & Nico: Scepter Studio Sessions @ The Warhol
Heading to the Warhol’s The Velvet Underground & Nico: Scepter Studio Sessions exhibit? Already went and ready to become a 60s underground expert? Well suit up in your stripes and Chelsea boots because we’ve scoured our collections and have tons of materials ready to check out.
President & Director Andrew Medlar’s Summer Picks
Summer Reading has a special place on my calendar—and on my bookshelf—because from the year I was born I was always the first kid signed up for it at my … Continued
Nothing But Flowers
Carnegie Library offers several digital music services for streaming and downloading. These are 100% free with your library card. PLUS: No commercials. No data collection. Check them out here.
Rise: A Feminist Book Project Top Ten
Rise: A Feminist Book Project compiles a list every year of recommended titles for ages 0-18 that contain significant feminist content. The 2023 Top Ten titles highlight issues of labor rights, bodily autonomy, activism, community building, and more.
Find your Roots: Pennsylvania Native Plant Edition
You’ve heard of ‘Find Your Roots,’ but what about planting them? You don’t have to be interested in genealogy or local history to appreciate Pennsylvania’s natural history and beauty. One … Continued
Music Across Genres: A Black History Month Playlist
One of the most important aspects of Black history is music. For a long time, Black musicians were shut out of the music industry, whether it was not being allowed … Continued
Genealogy Day 2023
In collaboration with our co-sponsor Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is thrilled to host Genealogy Day on Sunday, February 19, from 11am-4pm! If you are looking to … Continued
January Is Poverty in America Awareness Month
Poverty is pervasive. The United States is considered the richest country in the world, yet 37.9 million of its residents live in poverty. Over 12.5 million of these people are children. If you need help, the Library can guide you to community assistance organizations that are relevant to your need.