Press Room

Pittsburgh Spoke, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Listened
February 1, 2012: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh customers will now have greater access to programs, computers, materials and facilities. Beginning Monday, February 20, most Pittsburgh library locations will have expanded hours, opening more evenings, after school and weekends for customer use. In total, library customers will gain an additional 119 hours per week, with all neighborhood libraries open for service Mondays and Fridays. Hours at CLP – Main in Oakland, CLP – Downtown & Business and the Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped will remain unchanged.

Love is in the Air … or Not at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Mildly Romantic, Slightly Educational Happy Hour
January 24, 2012: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main, located at 4400 Forbes Avenue, will reopen after hours for the Happy Hour crowd from 6:30 - 9 pm for After Hours @ the Library, a 21 or older event for the romantic, lovesick, happily single, happily coupled, haters and everyone in between. The event benefits the continued operations of the Library.

Family author series "Black, White & Read All Over" opens in 2012
January 5, 2012: Black, White & Read All Over begins the year with Big Nate cartoonist Lincoln Peirce in January, and acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers, the new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, in February.

Mary Frances Cooper Appointed Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s 11th Director; Announcement follows comprehensive national search
December 13, 2011: Last evening, after an extensive national search, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Board of Trustees unanimously and enthusiastically selected Mary Frances Cooper, MLS, a nationally recognized library leader, as the 11th Director in the 116-year history of the Library. She will assume her new post as President & Director on January 1, 2012.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Board Meets, Hires new library director, approves budget, schedules public meetings
December 13, 2011: During its quarterly meeting on December 12, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Board of Trustees approved the hiring of a new President and Director, approved the Library’s operating budget for 2012 and scheduled a series of community meetings related to its Community Engagement plan.

Retail historian Michael Lisicky visits Pittsburgh with his new release Gimbels Has It!, a look back at the iconic department store—just in time for the holidays!
Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh are pleased to announce the appearance of retail historian Michael Lisicky on Wednesday, December 14, 2011, 6:00 p.m., at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main in Oakland.

YA novelist Gayle Forman explores Life, Death, Music, and Memory in a BWR Teen Event
November 16, 2011: Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh are pleased to announce the appearance of Gayle Forman, author of the popular young-adult novel If I Stay and its sequel Where She Went, on Friday, December 2, 7:00 p.m., at Carnegie Library Lecture Hall in Oakland.

Statement from Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Regarding Election Results
November 8, 2011: In overwhelming numbers, more than seventy percent of Pittsburgh residents voted to approve a special tax to provide dedicated funding for the maintenance and operation of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.

Children’s literature author Megan McDonald brings her characters’ “rad-i-tude” to Black, White & Read All Over
November 1, 2011: Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh are pleased to announce the appearance of Megan McDonald, author of the popular Judy Moody series, on Sunday, November 13, 2:00 p.m., at Carnegie Library Lecture Hall in Oakland.

Person of interest: Mary Frances Cooper, new director of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
"Mary Frances Cooper officially took over as president and director of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh on Jan. 1. The Downtown resident had been deputy director at the library for four years, but has vast experience working at other urban libraries, such as the New York Public Library, Minneapolis Public Library and the Louisville Free Public Library in Kentucky. Among her biggest challenges, Ms. Cooper faces the constant adaptation of new technologies to keep libraries vital as well as building sustainable funding."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 29, 2012

Shelf Life: Monarch's Milestone
"Gain insight into what's behind all the hoopla -- the origins, development, status and future of the British monarchy and its influence on America and its government -- from these titles selected especially for A Page of Books readers by manager Karen Rossi and her staff at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Downtown & Business branch."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
January 29, 2012

The New Normal: Annual Library Budgets Survey 2012
"Library Journal's annual budget survey reveals that many public libraries are, at best, furiously treading water."
Library Journal
January 16, 2012

Saturday Poem / Summer Vacation 1993 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette January 14, 2012 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/12014/1203390-109.stm "Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Sunday Poetry & Reading Series. The free readings, which feature academic, experimental and spoken-word Pittsburgh poets and writers, are held on the third Sunday of each month."

10 Impressive People Who Educated Themselves With Only a Library Card
"Whether they read their way to education at a public library or in their own homes, there have been some pretty well-known names who have used books to expand their minds. Many have gone on to be writers, political leaders, and businesspeople, and while you might not know every name on this list, their stories will certainly convince you that a library card in the hands of a determined learner is a very powerful thing indeed."
January 2, 2012

12 for 2012: A dozen things you can do to make your life more meaningful
"MARCH: Turn spring cleaning into a book giveaway. Not only will it clear out your house, but also it will put some good reads back into circulation. Go through your shelves in search of volumes you'll never look at again and donate to the library. The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, for one, will accept used books in good condition."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 2, 2012

Shelf Life: Picking Standard-Bearers
"It's all part of the evolution of America's presidential nominating process. Learn more about the history and workings of that (presidential nominating) process from the following titles selected especially for A Page of Books readers by manager Karen Rossi and her staff at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Downtown & Business branch."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
December 25, 2011

Magnificent Colorado spruces sparkle at Carnegie Trees exhibit's 50th anniversary
"The Carnegie Library's extensive cookbook collection is celebrated in the 'Classic Holiday Treat'" tree, festooned with gingerbread cookies, candy and fruit made mostly of papier-mâché and foam insulation, a project overseen by Nancy Lewis, manager of the creative services department at the library."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
December 20, 2011