Judy Fingeret Krug, Founder of Banned Books Week
Born and raised in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood, Judith “Judy” Fingeret Krug devoted her career as a librarian and advocate to the defense of intellectual freedom and the freedom to read without censorship. Judy graduated from the … Continued
“Kin & Kind” – Digital Drawings by Sam Thorp
Digital Drawings by artist Sam Thorp celebrates the connection between the Pittsburgh queer community as part of the larger Pittsburgh community.
2023 Summer Reading: EQT and CLP – a partnership that makes the summer sweeter!
As Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s 2023 Summer Reading Program comes to an end, we are so proud of the enthusiastic participation of Pittsburgh readers in this year’s campaign. We are … Continued
CLP’s Picks for the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop
A party in the Bronx, on August 11th, 1973, is widely considered to be the birthplace of Hip-Hop. Kool Herc made history that night when he and his sister hosted … Continued
Seneta Family Library Legacy
If you’ve visited the historic Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main branch in Oakland recently, you may have wondered about the two plaques in the lobby honoring Orest and Orysia … Continued
BiblioCommons: A new catalog experience awaits you!
We are excited to introduce a new Library catalog! BiblioCore by BiblioCommons brings the magic of browsing your local library right to your device. Enhanced catalog features offer new ways … Continued
Offroute Art
Artist Statement: Supporting the next generation of artists. Offroute Art works with artists ages 16 – 24 years old to help display their artwork in local businesses and organizations. We … Continued
2023 Summer Reading: It’s time to hit the books!
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s 2023 Summer Reading season is underway! Already, Pittsburghers have logged thousands of books. You can join in and start logging your books today! The Summer Reading … Continued
From the Archives: The Pennsylvania Postcard Collection
As a passionate pursuer of historical gems and research opportunities, I’ve always found interest in the treasure trove of knowledge that lies within the correspondences of the past. So, when … Continued
Gay Raccoon Art
Artist statement: Using donated materials from friends, fans, and second-hand stores, I give new value to the broken and discarded. By not choosing my own materials my work is community … Continued