Tips for Reading with a Baby
Did you know that it’s never too early to start sharing books with your baby? Research tells us that the first three years of brain development are critical. When caregivers … Continued
Let the Games begin!
Learn how to compete in READ-A-PALOOZA BOOK BOWL 2024
Join your favorite CLP location’s Summer Reading team and help your library community achieve citywide glory by logging books all summer long. Experience excitement, pride and prizes as your … Continued
The Allegheny Law Library (ACLL) is for Everyone!
Did you know the Allegheny County Law Library (ACLL) is the only public law library in the county? Since June 2023, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has been responsible for … Continued
Inspired by You!
You inspire the work we do every day here at the Library and the work that is yet to come. Our new strategic plan will serve as our guiding … Continued
Expanded Hours Starting March 10!
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s new 2024-2028 Strategic Plan is inspired by you, our Library users! One request we heard loud and clear during our Strategic Plan research was the community’s … Continued
Introducing the Vivian Ann Davidson Hewitt Initiative
Vivian Ann Davidson Hewitt was Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s first Black librarian and worked at CLP from 1944-1949. In addition to her pioneering work as a librarian, Hewitt loved, … Continued
CLP Polling Locations on Election Day
Learn which Library locations will be open for voting as well as open for library services.
March Celebrations:
Women’s History Month and PPS Literacy Week
Pittsburgh Public Schools Literacy Week is an annual opportunity to focus on the importance and joy of reading. This year’s theme, A Celebration of Women Writers, is a great fit for March.
Pittsburgh’s Jazz Legacy: A Starter Playlist
Throughout the history and development of jazz music, the worldwide cultural significance of contributions to the art form made by Pittsburgh’s legendary Black musicians cannot be understated. With nicknames like … Continued
Artistic Excellence in Children’s Books
Illustrations in books for children serve a variety of functions. They help communicate the actions and ideas shared in the text. They can also expand a story by filling in details that aren’t included in the words.