Shirley’s Story
Shirley Page recalls the excitement of coming to CLP – East Liberty as a child in the 1940s. She fondly remembers the storytimes in the children’s area and getting … Continued
Rae’s Story
“I feel we are better parents.” With mom and dad by her side, two-year-old Rae sings, claps her hands and stamps her feet during Friday storytimes at CLP – Allegheny. … Continued
Everybody Loves “Popcorn Kernels”
Pittsburgh Ready reflects Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s mission to engage preschool youth meaningfully and develop innovative opportunities for professional growth. If Pittsburgh Ready had a theme song, it would be “Popcorn Kernels”!
Introducing Pittsburgh Ready! Ready for what?? Ready to read and succeed!
Preparing children to read and succeed is a big job! Pittsburgh Ready brings together a strong team designed to help young children grow into successful readers.
Six Simple Self-Care Strategies for Single Moms
Written by Brandi Lee Single mothers are busy. I’m living proof! But that old saying, you can’t pour from an empty cup, rings true in our lives. We owe it … Continued
Quality Time for Grandparents and Grandchildren at the Library
If you’re one of the 100,000 grandparents raising a child in Pennsylvania, you might be looking for some fun – and free – activities to do with your little one. … Continued
Sensory Support at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
As this month of Autism Awareness draws to a close, I want to celebrate some of the ways Carnegie Library supports children with autism and sensory needs throughout the year. Read on to learn more.
PA One Book 2019
For the past 14 years, Pennsylvania has celebrated the importance of early literacy development in young children through its One Book, Every Young Child initiative. The One Book program encourages families to bond through books and reading while engaging children in conversation and other activities around books. It also highlights the importance of reading early and often to young children.
Spotlight on Children’s Spaces: CLP – Hazelwood
Come through the doors of CLP – Hazelwood and look to the right, and you will see a large metal art piece by Homestead artist David Lewis: a whole wall of animals amid … Continued
BLAST Early Learning
Early Learning BLAST provides literacy-based storytime programs to children, educators and caregivers, visiting sites such as Head Start centers and preschool/childcare centers throughout Pittsburgh. Early Learning BLAST creates and implements … Continued