CLP is Officially Fine Free!
Beginning January 25, 2022, CLP items (books, movies and other materials) will no longer accrue overdue fines.
Virtual Book Club February Pick – Nowhere Girl: A Memoir of a Fugitive Childhood by Cheryl Diamond
Nowhere Girl: A Memoir of a Fugitive Childhood, by Cheryl Diamond, is the story of growing up in circumstances that feel normal because they are all that she knows. Diamond … Continued
Inspired by the Past, Empowering the Future
Following a Library program in 2021, Dr. Cynthia Cozette Lee was curious about the “Home Library” boxes that Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s librarians distributed between 1900 and 1915. She remembered … Continued
Black History Month 2022
While we hope you’ll be able to explore the Black History Month book displays and resources in our branches this February, we also gathered and developed a variety of virtual … Continued
Virtual Book Club – January Pick – With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
Join us for a book discussion on With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo, on Thursday, January 20th, 2022, at 5:30 pm. Acevedo’s multi-award winning book is about Afro-Latinx high school senior Emoni, who is a … Continued
Our History, Your Impact
You are a history maker. Thank you for being part of a tradition of giving that is 125 years strong. From children giggling with joy and delight at a storytime … Continued
Academic Achievement Support: Tutoring Services
Need help with homework? Looking for tutoring for reading or math? Find support for school success with the Library’s new Academic Achievement Support programs. Pittsburgh Public School students in grades … Continued
CLP Virtual Book Club
When Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh closed its doors in mid-March 2020 in response to the global pandemic, its leaders quickly began thinking of alternative ways to serve the public, including … Continued
CLP Spotlights: Edith Abeyta from Arts Excursions Unlimited
Welcome to #CLPSpotlights, our monthly series highlighting individuals and organizations that make a difference in their community. This month, we interviewed Edith Abeyta from Arts Excursions Unlimited, an organization that connects members … Continued
CLP – Allegheny: Historic Photos and Spooky Photo Retouching
On February 20, 1890, Andrew Carnegie’s first municipal library—the Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny—opened in Allegheny City (now the North Side of Pittsburgh). Mr. Carnegie provided $300,000 for the building, on … Continued
