Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) is proud to announce the establishment of the Vivian Ann Davidson Hewitt Initiative, named in honor of the first Black librarian at CLP and designed to honor her legacy and grow the careers of librarians of color in our region. Dr. Hewitt worked as a librarian for CLP in the 1940s, serving Pittsburgh’s Hill District and Homewood communities. She passed…
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh announced that, beginning Sunday, March 10th, it will begin a major hours expansion, adding 93 more hours of service per week across its system. The increase, one of the largest in the Library’s history, will improve access and engagement for families, working adults, students, and patrons with busy schedules. Evening hours have been extended, with most branches remaining open until 8…
Are you a teen in the City of Pittsburgh or Allegheny County who loves to create? Starting Monday, March 11th, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will begin accepting submissions from young writers, visual artists, musicians, filmmakers and photographers for its 2024 Ralph Munn Creative Writing and Teen Media Awards (formerly The Labsy Awards) contests. Monetary prizes will be awarded for first ($250) and second ($100) place…
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is about to embark on a new 5-year Strategic Plan. Residents can learn more about the plan and help celebrate the work of Library advocates during the Library’s upcoming annual public meeting. WHEN: Monday, March 4 | 6 – 8 pm WHERE: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main, South Wing Reading Room (4400 Forbes Avenue, 15213) Board leaders and staff will…