When an Author Visits
Nothing beats the excitement of an author coming to visit! At the moment we’re waiting for Kwame Alexander’s visit on Sunday, October 16th from 2:30-3:30 pm at the Carnegie Lecture Hall in Oakland.
The Oral Tradition of Storytelling
Storytelling, the oral tradition of sharing stories, has been a long tradition at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. You can learn more about storytelling by attending The Art of Storytelling for Educators on Sunday, October 23, 2016 in the Children’s Department, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Oakland.
Who Are the Authors in Your Neighborhood?
Pittsburgh is a literary city. We love our libraries and treasure our homegrown authors.
“Knowledge You Can Touch” at Your Library!
When I first found out that a series of braille books for children was being published by a big name in the publishing industry, I thought it was too good … Continued
Alphabet Trail and Tales
Celebrate letter knowledge by checking out the annual Alphabet Trail and Tales event in Frick Park on Saturday, September 10th.
Sing Stories to Promote Phonological Awareness
In the world of early literacy skills, simply singing books can gain the attention of young toddlers and other children while promoting phonological awareness.
Let the Baby Games Begin!
Babies learn about the world through sight, sound, touch and other senses. Playing games with your baby is a fun and rewarding way to offer stimulation and, of course, to bond.
Snowy Stories for Sunny Days
The best way to take a bit of a break from the scorching weather is with a chilly story or two.
Mix it Up! by Hervé Tullet
Peeking in on a Super Science program at CLP – Hill District a curious observer might exclaim “What is that Librarian doing to that poor book!” French author and illustrator … Continued
A Summertime Early Learning Bucket List for Baby
Planning summer activities? Write a Summer Early Learning Bucket List. Read, talk, sing, play and write while enjoying warm weather and lots of sunshine.