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The holidays might look a little different this year. The holidays might look a little different this year. How about in italics? The holidays might look a little different this year. Did I mention the holidays might look a little different this year?  Although the holidays might look a little different this year, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is striving to support its communities, as we do every year.…

Virtual RADical Days continue to bring joy to our screens and music to our ears with two exciting events that run through November.    The first is presented by The Pittsburgh Concert Chorale called “Pairings with the PCC.” In these videos, Music Director Susan Medley and Chorale Accompanist Bryan Sable reflect on past concerts while enjoying a drink that pairs well with that concert!   These are free, virtual events that air via YouTube. To view the newest…

Happy October! So far, mine has a been a nonstop cycle of fall treats, civic discussions, and back to school. Luckily, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has resources to help balance all that is going on right now. CivicCLP is a place to learn about civic life through Library programs, services, and information resources. You can find election and voting information, watch a webinar on information fatigue, and join discussions on…

Happy Fall, y’all (or yinz?)! The colder weather and changing of leaves mean plenty of things around Pittsburgh, from football games to scenic hikes to apple cider. For us at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, we cannot refuse snuggling up with a good book. Our curbside pickup and e-books apps can help make your wildest, fall dreams come true.    Hoopla allows you to stream & download on your computer or through the app for Android and iOS…

Happy September! Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh hope this blog post finds you well. September has already brought on a lot of changes, from school starting to cooler weather to CLP opening for limited in-person services.  Wait, what? Yes! You read that correctly—Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is opening some of the branches for limited in-person service.  You can use the computer, print, sign up for a library card, and…

In Pittsburgh, the end of August usually signals one thing—back to school. No matter the school district, learning is going to look a little different this fall. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh knows this and are working to support your needs going into the start of the school year.   You may know us for our fun storytimes, teen spaces, or never-ending stacks of books; but Carnegie Library…

Happy August from Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh! With school just around the corner, we have been working to support you as much as possible. One way is through our extended, outdoor Wi-Fi. To help provide Internet access to as many residents as possible, we have expanded the outdoor range of our free Wi-Fi at all Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh locations. While you’re at it, check…

Hello! We hope this post finds you well. We have some great news to share—all of CLP locations are now offering curbside services! Click here to learn more about our curbside service hours, rules, and more.   Since the Library has paused in-person programming, we have organized “program-alikes” in a blog-post series. We spotlight programs and events provided by other Pittsburgh organizations that are similar to what you may be used to at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Let’s get started!  If you miss our storytimes, try... and…

Although we are in the middle of summer (phew, this heat!), we are all still encouraged to minimize the spread of COVID-19 as much as possible. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is as determined as ever to meet our communities’ needs. One way we are doing this is by expanding our curbside pick-up to five new locations, for a total of 10 locations! You can now…