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
Book Challenges at CLP
Our previous Banned Books Week posts focused on intellectual freedom and the recent increase in coordinated challenges to library materials in school and public libraries (link to Eric’s). While Carnegie Library … 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
Censorship, Intellectual Freedom and the Freedom to Read
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) strives every day to live up to the words etched above the entrance to our Main Library and ensure our city’s libraries and the information … 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.
2022 CivicCLP Speaker Series Lineup
This year’s CivicCLP Speaker Series features voices who will inspire, excite and challenge the community with fresh ideas and perspectives on the importance of difficult dialogue, social infrastructure, record transparency and more!
National Voter Registration Day
What is National Voter Registration Day? National Voter Registration Day, first celebrated in 2012, is a nonpartisan holiday celebrating our democracy. This day involves the collective efforts of thousands of … Continued
Homework Help & Tutoring – Fall 2022
Find support for school success with the Library’s in-person and virtual tutoring services. IN PERSON HOMEWORK HELP AND TUTORING (Grades K-8) Need help with homework? Looking for tutoring for … Continued
Virtual Book Club – September Pick – Record of a Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers
Introduction Join a lively conversation with fellow book lovers via Zoom to discuss Record of a Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers. Brimming with Chambers’ signature blend of heart-warming character relationships … Continued