Check Yourself: News Literacy for Teens (and Adults)
As the school year approaches, many students will be doing virtual/remote learning. Without direct access to their school libraries, even more research will be done online. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh offers a wealth of digital resources and databases that can aid students when doing research, as well as information about examining sources with a critical eye.
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
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.
COVID-19: Quick Resources for Caregivers and Mentors of Teens
One time, at least five teens and I were all playing solitaire — alone, together — on the floor of the Library. It was spontaneous, solitary (of course), yet unifying. … Continued
An Introduction to Manga
This is a brief introduction to the wonderful world of manga designed for educators, parents, librarians and manga enthusiasts.
You Are Not Alone: Pittsburgh Health and Safety Resources for Teens
Do you have a question? A fear? An idea to explore? Could you use some support? Even if you feel alone, there are a lot of places to turn. Here … Continued
You Are Not Alone: Teen Mental Health Resources
“The hardest thing to do in this world is to live in it.” “The Gift.” Buffy the Vampire Slayer, WB, 22, May, 2001. Hi friends, how are you? We are … Continued
2020 Teen Media Awards
The Library is all about the flow of ideas and creativity. You might think of the flow as one directional, following a path from books and materials to their readers. In reality, library users pour their talents, passions … Continued
Online Resources for Teachers & Students
With schools closed right now, it’s important to know that the library has many resources to help with online learning. Students can explore our expanded World Book Online collection. We … Continued
The Library Supports Single Moms Raising Teens
As a mother, I shared my love of reading with my two sons and took them to the library quite often. They felt like “big boys” checking out books with … Continued