Artistic Excellence in Children’s Books

Illustrations in books for children serve a variety of functions. They help communicate the actions and ideas shared in the text. They can also expand a story by filling in details that aren’t included in the words.  


Kids Choice

Choose your own adventure! Continue a Kids Club activity; explore the supplies, toys and games in the children’s space; or teach other kids something you love. Children’s Services staff will … Continued


Kids Choice

Choose your own adventure! Continue a Kids Club activity; explore the supplies, toys and games in the children’s space; or teach other kids something you love. Children’s Services staff will … Continued


Kids Club

The Library is the place to be! Kids Club programs may include crafts, games, books, technology and more. Meet new friends, hang out with old friends and try something new. … Continued


Kids Club

The Library is the place to be! Kids Club programs may include crafts, games, books, technology and more. Meet new friends, hang out with old friends and try something new. … Continued


Become a Reading Buddy!

Why are pirates called pirates? (They just ARRRRR!)

If you, like me and countless kids in Pittsburgh, enjoy corny jokes like these, then consider becoming a Reading Buddies volunteer!


Extravaganza 2023

Find your voice and make it heard! Summer Reading 2023 is a celebration of self expression! Join us on Sunday, August 13 from noon – 5 pm at Carnegie Library … Continued



Celebrate Día

Día is an annual celebration of literacy, culture and diversity. Celebrate Día on April 30 with a stack of good books!