Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is inviting local musicians to join more than 150 of their colleagues in having their work featured in the Library’s digital music collection. STACKS, the Library’s free streaming ever-growing, online collection, serves as a living document of Pittsburgh's vital, evolving music scene. STACKS accepts submissions from Pittsburgh musicians through scheduled submission windows. The current window opens Monday, July 1 and runs…
Whenever the city of Pittsburgh is declared as one of America's 'most livable,' we must invariably ask: For whom? This thought-provoking question motivates us to foster dialogue and fruitful collaborations that enrich the lives of everyone in our city and region. For over a century, esteemed institutions like Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, and University of Pittsburgh have served as essential public…
The literary showdown of the summer is here! Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) is kicking off its 2024 Summer Reading Program, READ-A-PALOOZA BOOK BOWL, with an invitation to all readers to compete in a festive summer of literary fun from June 16 to August 11. Research widely shows reading just four to six books over the summer can help children and teens retain skills learned…
Every year for more than two decades, a committee of librarians and child development experts have selected the year’s best Books for Babies. 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s nationally recognized guide that assists parents, teachers and caregivers in selecting quality materials to share with babies ages birth to 18 months. That means that some of the babies who enjoyed the…