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As of September 3, 2020, the following neighborhoods in Pittsburgh PA not shaded dark blue are at risk for a severe undercount in the 2020 Census (click image to view full size). See the full map at www.censushardtocountmaps2020.us According to Nonprofit VOTE, the Census Bureau recognizes a range of sociodemographic and other groups as hard-to-count. The following persons, many served or engaged by nonprofits, are…

The COVID-19 pandemic has further increased our reliance on social media and the Internet for information. This development, combined with underlying political partisanship, has created a breeding ground for disinformation, conspiracy theories, and information overload. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has long provided resources for the best-quality information in the service of the public in Pittsburgh and beyond. This 3-part program teaches strategies to navigate the…

What is National Voter Registration Day? National Voter Registration Day is celebrated every year on the fourth Tuesday of September. First celebrated in 2012, it is a nonpartisan civic holiday that celebrates our democracy, and one that involves the collective efforts of thousands of volunteers, nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, libraries, election officials, and more from all over the country. This year, National Voter Registration Day…

It’s important to talk to the kids in your life about why we need a complete count for the 2020 Census. For many children, this is the first Census they will take part in of their lifetime. These numbers will shape their life for the next 10 years, from meals to transportation to financial aid and more. If just one person is missed, that means…

Ever wondered how the first Census began? What has changed over time? Why they ask certain questions? Let's dive in to some of these questions using Library resources and research. The first Census Day took place on August 2, 1790. Rather than the door-knocking (or texting) enumerators we know today, the original census takers rode on horseback to find, question and catalog the population of…

UPDATE: At this time, the Elections Division is suspending all library voting system demonstrations scheduled from now until further notice. Please refer to our post on mail-in ballots for information on completing that process. This year, Allegheny County is launching a campaign to make patrons aware of upcoming changes to the voting system in the primary and general elections. The county will provide manned information…

UPDATED September 4, 2020 NOTE: The General Election is  November 3. The last day to register to vote is October 19. For more information, visit the VotesPA website. Voting by mail is now an option in Pennsylvania. It's an easy, convenient and secure way to cast your ballot. Apply online by October 27. You'll receive a ballot in the mail. Mark your ballot and return it by November 3. It's that…

Updated: April 29, 2020 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has created a helpful online resource on protection and prevention against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Here are the main steps they recommend to take in keeping yourself and others healthy: Know How it Spreads The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Between people who are in close contact with one…

Updated: April 29, 2020 Social distancing can help slow the spread of COVID-19 in affected communities. This means not shaking hands, avoiding crowds, standing at least 6 feet from other people and, most important, staying home if you feel sick. Allegheny County officials have called on all nonessential businesses to close or implement alternative work strategies from March 16th through March 31st. The goal with this…