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March: Books 1-3

This National Book Award-winning graphic series is the memoir of Congressman John Lewis who has dedicated his life to pursing equality and justice for all.


Pastel on illustration board depicting Langston Hughes, chin in hand as if in thought.

The Blues and Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes was a poet, novelist, and playwright who captured and chronicled the collective and individual experiences of African Americans. First recognized as a literary figure during the Harlem Renaissance, Hughes … Continued


A preservationist working on a manuscript with paper pasting.

Innovation Week: Sharing the Delights of Old Books

In the Collection, Preservation & Access Department, we are delighted daily by the craftsmanship and the intricate details of the art of bookbinding. But all these delights have been confined to our little attic lab. So how can we share them with you, our patrons? Recently, CP&A applied for and was awarded a 2016 Innovation Grant with the goal to create an online and in-person exhibit that shares some elements of historic bookbinding found in CLP’s collection.


Storytime: Sensory Discoveries at Your Library!

We use our senses to discover, observe and interpret the world, and a sensory discovery is just that: using a sense to discover, observe,and interpret, in other words, learn. In Storytime: Sensory Discoveries, we explore with our senses as we read, sing and play.


Historical Fiction

History is full of many interesting facts and people. Bringing people to life and placing them within real events can be fascinating.



The War of the End of the World

The best contemporary fiction of any era provides some insight into the moment of its creation, possessing a specificzeitgeist, or peering through a particular weltanschauung.  In the ink or ribbon or … Continued


Drama for Students

This resource is available to CLP cardholders only. Provides critical overviews of the most-studied plays of all time periods, nations, and cultures. Includes discussions of themes, characters, critical reception, dramatic … Continued


Film and Photography

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s express permission is required for any filming or photography in Library buildings.   The purpose of this policy is to establish the terms and conditions under which … Continued


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