When History Repeats Itself
While we’re living through an epidemic that is unprecedented in our lifetimes, CLP has closed in the past in a similar situation. The library was closed for two weeks in … Continued
I’m Bored…
As if being a teen wasn’t hard enough, I can’t even imagine how difficult being a teen in the year 2020 is. Personally, I don’t have the fondest memories of … Continued
Plan a Virtual Book Club With Your Friends
We miss seeing you in our spaces and we miss hosting in-person book clubs in our locations. Until it is safe to do so again, we want to offer an … Continued
The End of March Doesn’t Mean the End of Brackets
I have always enjoyed all the brackets the pop-up throughout March and all the different winners that people choose. Well, I realized recently that just because March ends, doesn’t mean that all the … Continued
Tips for Helping Someone Learn to Use Technology
“Isn’t everybody on the Internet?” Nobody thinks that anymore, right? The numbers support what I imagine many of us are finding in our daily conversations with family, friends, and neighbors … Continued
Looking Ahead to Summer Jobs for Teens
Schools are closed and the Governor has ordered us to stay at home. So much feels unpredictable and unknowable. But one thing that I do know and want to share … Continued
Teen Time @ Home with these Free Creative Resources
Creating community, collaborating and using technology to build our literacies are the core values of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Teenspace. In our Teen Time and Labs programs we find ways … Continued
Hey Virtual Party People!
Well folks, I think we’re probably all in agreement that staying at home is getting a tad stale. I’m the first person to admit that I normally adore my alone … Continued
Always Available on Hoopla: Mindfulness and Meditation
Sometimes current events can feel overwhelming. Practicing mindfulness and meditation can help reduce anxiety and boost resilience. These self-care titles are always available as eBooks through Hoopla. You can link … Continued
Top 5 Beginning Genealogy Questions
Based on the questions we’re getting through our new chat reference system, a lot of you are working on your family history history right now. For the beginners out there, … Continued