You’re Invited to a Virtual Book Discussion: “The Sum of Us” by Heather McGhee
Join Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for a community book discussion on Heather McGhee’s new book, The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together on Wednesday, May 19.
Books of the Pittsburgh Ready Project
The Pittsburgh Ready project links the Library with five child care providers to share robust early literacy resources. I began working on this project in July 2020, but the project … Continued
Supporting our Asian American and Pacific Islander Community
The recent wave of hate crimes towards Asian populations across the country has been triggering and traumatic for our community. These events come out of a deep history of xenophobia in the United States. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh stands in solidarity with the American Library Association (ALA) and the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) in recognizing and condemning bigotry, misinformation and anti-Asian hate crimes.
The First Amendment, Censorship, and Private Companies: What Does “Free Speech” Really Mean?
Learn about the specifics of the First Amendment, how censorship has been defined and challenged over time, and what all of this means to private companies and on social media.
Celebrate CLP’s 125th Anniversary with a Commemorative Library Card
What does “free to the people” mean to you? On November 5, 1895, Andrew Carnegie dedicated the Carnegie Institute and Main Branch of the Library to the people of Pittsburgh. … Continued
COVID-19 in Allegheny County: Updated Info for Tests and Vaccines
The library is here for you at any age and any stage of life – including the current COVID crisis. Do you want to know where you can get a … Continued
CLP – West End: Structurally Similar, Completely Unique
CLP’s West End Branch will celebrate 122 yrs on February 1.
CLP- SOUTH SIDE’S REFERENCE QUESTIONS GREATEST HITS
CLP South Side’s Branch celebrates 112 yrs on January 30.
Inauguration Day 2021
Inauguration Day takes place on January 20, 2021, and will be unlike any in U.S. history. Normally regarded as the end of one presidential era and the beginning of the next through a peaceful transfer of power, complete with parades, balls and large celebrations, this year’s inauguration will look and feel completely different.
Difficult News and Self-Care
UPDATE [6/8/2021]: A report was issued today by the Senate Rules and Homeland Security committees — Examining the U.S. Capitol Attack: A Review of the Security, Planning, and Response Failures … Continued