Why We Love Talking Animals
There’s a long tradition of anthropomorphic animals (animals that act like humans) in fiction. From mice to elephants and everything in between, they’re all over our books and movies. I began to wonder why so many people love these stories.
Teen Media Awards 2020!
This moment, unprecedented in our lifetimes, confirms how indispensable creativity is to our life together. A pandemic requires that we navigate new forms of distance—so we explore new ways of … Continued
Digital Skills Basics: Using a Mouse
Double or single click? Right or left side? The mouse can seem confusing, but here are some simple tips to have you clicking confidently every time. Single clicking: This is the mouse skill … Continued
Digital Skills Basics: Finding Your Way Around a Windows Computer
The public computers at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh use Windows as their operating software. This is also a common operating system in schools and workplaces. Let’s take a look at … Continued
August’s Virtual Lineup
FOLLOW US! Facebook Twitter Instagram Teenspace Instagram YouTube SUMMER READING In the summer months, we showcase Pittsburgh as a City of Readers through our Summer Reading Program – and this … Continued
Upcoming Program-alikes
Hello! We hope this post finds you well. We have some great news to share—all of CLP locations are now offering curbside services! Click here to learn more about our curbside service hours, rules, and … Continued
Daydream About PhenomeCON With These Book Suggestions
This week, Teenspace staff would normally be polishing logistics for PhenomeCON, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh teens-only fandom convention. Even though we can’t get together this year, we still want to celebrate love of fandoms. Read on to find book suggestions.
Reimagining Summer Reading with Chase
This year, with school, summer camps and childcare abruptly altered, reading over the summer is more important than ever in order for children to maintain grade-level skills and stay curious … Continued
Digital Skills Basics: Parts of a Computer
Whether you’re upgrading your machine and need a refresher on what’s what, or you’re exploring a computer for the first time ever, we’re here to help you get the basics … Continued
Podcasts That Center Diverse Perspectives
Podcasts! Ideal companions for driving, dishwashing, housecleaning, even gardening — or maybe insomnia companions. Here I have compiled a list of podcasts that cover a range of identities engaging with the world, focusing on Black, LGBTQ+ and disabled perspectives.