Celebrate the Freedom to Read!
Everyone is free to access the knowledge they want, need, and deserve. We strive to ensure each of us can read what we want and that our neighbors can too, even if it’s not what we want to read ourselves.
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
Safeguarding Your Right to Read
Banned Books Week is an annual celebration of the freedom to read and, as detailed in this blog post, was co-founded by native Pittsburgher Judith Krug. It’s sponsored by the … Continued
Developing & Maintaining Collections in Challenging Times: A Public Service Perspective
When working with the public, the occasional negative comment regarding the collection just comes with the territory. Every branch serves a different demographic, so what may be a smash hit … 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.
Finding Your Voice – Pittsburgh Music Exhibit
Come to the second floor hallway of CLP-Main! On view is an exhibit called “Finding Your Voice – The Many Mediums of Expression.” The exhibit includes three prominent figures of … Continued
Andy Land
Did you know the Warhol Museum has FREE ADMISSION through August? Did you also know it’s the largest collection of Warhol art and archives, and it’s the largest museum devoted to a single artist in North America? See for yourself why our homegrown hedonist, who was born 95 years ago this month, inspired and inspires such strong emotions.
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
Animal Visits at the Library
Don’t miss your chance to meet one of them! It will be fun for all ages.