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Halloween can be a tricky time for families. Not everyone has the guts for scary things. Here’s a guide to a few not-so-scary programs that guarantee skele-fun for the whole family.
First Round of Gismondi VITAL Library Grants Benefit Local Communities
In the summer of 2021, the Gismondi Foundation initiated a partnership with Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to facilitate special funding to qualifying libraries in Allegheny County through the Gismondi VITAL … Continued
What Is an Archive?
October is American Archives Month, and we had the pleasure of welcoming David Ferriero, 10th Archivist of the United States (2009-2022). As an introduction to American Archives Month and the … Continued
Virtual Book Club – November Pick – Milk Blood Heat
Introduction Join fellow book lovers and library staff in November to discuss our next pick, Milk Blood Heat by Dantiel W. Moniz. This debut novel set in Florida explores intergenerational … Continued
Virtual Book Club – October Pick – The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill
Introduction Join library staff and fellow book lovers on October 20th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. via Zoom to discuss The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill! Check our events page … Continued
CLP Spotlights: Liz Rudnick from Kelly Strayhorn Theater
Welcome to #CLPSpotlights, our monthly series highlighting individuals and organizations that make a difference in their community. This month, we interviewed Liz Rudnick, the Marketing Manager at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater. … Continued
Making Connections
Previous posts this week have focused on the ways that Censorship Divides Us. That phrase is one half of this year’s Banned Books Week theme. The other is Books Unite Us … Continued
Organized Opposition to the Right to Read — Recent Changes to the Library Landscape
An unprecedented volume of attempts to reduce access to materials and services from school and public libraries was documented in 2021 by the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom … Continued
Charles N. Boyd – Consummate Musician
Charles Newell Boyd (1875-1937) was a much loved and respected music instructor, musicologist, and church musician. He achieved distinction in 4 spheres: as a teacher, a writer, a community organizer, and … Continued
Fabulous Fall Activities for Early Learners
I don’t know about y’all, but fall is my number-one season. Break out the autumn sweaters and decorative gourds! For families and caregivers with young children, this season also provides endless opportunities for early learning. Here are a few of my favorite activities which I look forward to year-round.