Here to Help: Books for Life’s Big and Small Moments
Seeing diverse experiences represented in books helps children to explore their own identities and develop empathy for others.
5 Questions With… Author Scott Turow
Scott Turow, author of ten best-selling novels that have sold more than 30 million copies world-wide, will visit the Lecture Hall at 7 pm on May 17th. We caught up with Turow as he prepares to embark on a national tour to launch his new book Testimony, which the New York Times calls “spellbinding.” Testimony comes out on May 16th, and a copy of the book is included with every ticket purchase for the event on the 17th.
Celebrating Library Advocates
Each year, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Board of Directors schedules a public board meeting so that our community members can be updated on CLP happenings and get a view of our governance process. In addition to this transparency, we also use the public meeting as an opportunity to publicly recognize the loudest and proudest library advocates.
Logan‘s Final Run
It’s been almost two decades since Hugh Jackman appeared as Logan/Wolverine in Bryan Singer’s X-Men. Today, he hangs up the adamantium claws with the release of James Mangold’s Logan.
A Roundup of Turkey Stories
Escaping Turkeys Thanksgiving is a popular national holiday celebrated in North America, with Canada’s celebration on the second Monday of October, and the United States’ holiday on the fourth Thursday … Continued
The Girl Who Grew Up in the Library
Feeding the Dragon is a one-woman show written and performed by Sharon Washington about her experiences growing up in the New York Public Library’s apartments. On November 19th, following a 1pm performance of the play, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh President and Director Mary Frances Cooper will participate in a talkback discussion with Sharon.
The Witches’ New Year
Samhain is a holiday that recognizes shorter, colder days and the dominance of night and invites self-reflection and quiet meditation. As the final harvest before the long winter, it is a time to take stock of what’s grown (literally and metaphorically) over the past year and contemplate the coming year. Practitioners decide what, if anything, they want to leave behind or stop doing (such as a bad habit or negative energy), and what they want to actively cultivate moving forward.
Stronger Looks Better Naked
This book is a positive easy read for anyone interested in health and fitness. Readers will find inspiration in the way fitness can improve your physical and emotional health.
After Orlando: A Book List
The world can be an ugly place. We are reminded of just how ugly with tragedies like the mass shooting in Orlando that left 50 people dead and more wounded. Hopefully this book list will help you heal.
What It Means To Be A Librarian
Librarians are not educators, but we provide learning experiences and foster reading every day through the materials we provide or programs we offer for all ages.