CLP Virtual Book Club
When Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh closed its doors in mid-March 2020 in response to the global pandemic, its leaders quickly began thinking of alternative ways to serve the public, including … Continued
CLP Spotlights: Edith Abeyta from Arts Excursions Unlimited
Welcome to #CLPSpotlights, our monthly series highlighting individuals and organizations that make a difference in their community. This month, we interviewed Edith Abeyta from Arts Excursions Unlimited, an organization that connects members … Continued
Nursery Rhymes for Modern Times
Does your little one have a favorite nursery rhyme? A bedtime song? Did you? Nursery rhymes are so much more than traditional stories. They help connect generations through nostalgia and family tradition. They are critical to building early literacy skills. No wonder nursery rhymes frequently appear in our Best Books for Babies lists.
Finding the Right Books for Beginning and Emerging Readers
One of the most common requests that children’s librarians get is for help finding books for beginning and emerging readers. At Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, the children’s collections hold books for readers and listeners birth to 11, so there’s a lot to explore.
CLP – Allegheny: Historic Photos and Spooky Photo Retouching
On February 20, 1890, Andrew Carnegie’s first municipal library—the Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny—opened in Allegheny City (now the North Side of Pittsburgh). Mr. Carnegie provided $300,000 for the building, on … Continued
2021 Election Information Roundup
Election Day—Tuesday, November 2—is here. Are you ready to vote? Here is a roundup of all our election posts and FAQs to make sure you are informed and prepared!
Celebrate Family History Month – Explore Vital Records
Vital records are a great starting point for your family history journey! Birth records for your ancestors are one of the first steps, but where they are located may vary … Continued
Ways to Vote in the 2021 Election
Learn about the changes to this year’s November election and the ways in which you can vote by mail or in person.
Celebrate Family History Month with Resources from CLP
Since genealogy is the second-most popular hobby in America, what better way to celebrate Family History Month than to share some of the incredible resources we have at CLP? Genealogy … Continued
East Liberty: Serving and Welcoming the Community for 115 Years
As the sixth branch of the original neighborhood locations to open, the East Liberty library has been serving the community since 1905. The branch has been housed in two locations … Continued