Caption It! Contest Winners
In our efforts to shed some light on hidden gems of our vast collection here at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, we recently selected images from the Pittsburgh Photographic Library … Continued
Early Learning BLAST Helping Professionals Develop
With a growing understanding of the importance of early learning, there is an increased demand for caring, passionate, qualified professionals to work with our youngest learners in early childhood centers. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Early Learning BLAST Specialists strive to provide what these educators need in the field of early literacy by offering professional development opportunities.
BEST OF BARD: NOVEMBER 2018
The Reckoning By John Grisham DB 92511 / CL 19010 Pete Banning was Clanton, Mississippi’s, favorite son–World War II hero, patriarch of a prominent family, farmer, and Methodist church member. … Continued
BLAST Outreach Update
The BLAST team has had an exciting start to the 2018-2019 school year! This year, participation has increased to include a total of 31 Pittsburgh Public Elementary Schools. Students in participating schools have found themselves learning everything from pre-coding concepts through gameplay to new vocabulary through movement.
Got Cows?
When I find myself in search of a new book I pop on over to Goodreads for inspiration. One day while poking around, I came across a book with a … Continued
New Year Resolution
It is that time of year again to reflect on how well I did with the past year resolution and start to plan new ones for the upcoming year. This … Continued
Sugar Plum Fairies Dancing in My Head
It happens to me a lot this time of year. I hear a few notes from one of the iconic melodies and, suddenly, I’m backstage in the wings awaiting my … Continued
Life Is What You Make Of It
It is surprising how movies have started influencing what our reading lists look like. I have always observed that reading a novel is quite different from watching a movie. Sure, … Continued
Travels With Charley: In Search of America (and a good road trip book)
“We find after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; a trip takes us.” – John Steinbeck, Travels With Charley Somehow having managed to skip any Steinbeck in … Continued
Spotlight on Children’s Spaces: CLP – Carrick
The Carrick location is the most recently renovated library in the CLP system. It’s also the continent’s first Passive House library. Read on to learn more about the amazing features this neighborhood library has to offer.