RAD Pass: Your Ticket to Culture in the City
If you have an Allegheny County library card, then you already have a RAD Pass! RAD Pass is an online ticket lending system that allows Allegheny County library cardholders ages … Continued
November 7th is the PA General Election!
While this might not be a “big” election year, it’s important to have your voice reflected in all levels of government, including local offices. The best way to do that is simply to vote! The following guide provides details on the voting process (both in-person and by mail), along with links to candidate forums and ballot questions for more context.
Ditch Plastic and Learn to Sew a Re-useable Grocery Tote!
Starting October 14th, the City of Pittsburgh will institute a bag ban. At Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) we are prepared and looking to a more sustainable future, and the … Continued
Welcoming Social Work Interns to CLP
In the coming weeks several CLP locations will welcome interns from the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work. The Social Work in Libraries Program is a multi-directional partnership between … 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.
Robin’s Story
You help preserve family and community history! Because of you, the Library is able to connect families with long-forgotten memories. “My parents twice started me on the piano, and I had … Continued
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