We Have an App for That!
The Allegheny County Libraries mobile app provides quick access to core services for patrons of all public libraries in Allegheny County. Access your library account, checkout record, holds and reading … Continued
1950 Census Background – What to Expect
On April 1, the 1950 Census will be live, online, for the first time! While the 1950 Census statistics have been available online, this release will show genealogists and family … Continued
Virtual Book Club April Pick: The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix is described by its publisher as “Steel Magnolias meets Dracula” and concerns a woman in Charleston, South Carolina, who … Continued
CareerLink at CLP
Feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about your job hunt? Get personalized job search assistance with CareerLink! From resume and interview coaching to workshops and trainings, CareerLink help is available at four … Continued
CLP Spotlights: Alyssa Kail from Grow Pittsburgh and Gabe Tilove from Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Welcome to #CLPSpotlights, our monthly series highlighting individuals and organizations that make a difference in their community. This month, we interviewed two valuable members of the Pittsburgh community. The first, Alyssa Kail, … Continued
Virtual Book Club – March Pick – Kindred by Octavia Butler
Kindred by Octavia Butler is one of the author’s most celebrated, critically acclaimed works. It tells the story of Dana, a young black woman who is suddenly and inexplicably transported … Continued
Mary Jane’s Story
It all started with a family mystery. In 2011, Mary Jane Kuffner Hirt, Professor Emerita at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, was asked by her mother to learn more about a … Continued
Medical Discrimination
Black History Month 2022 celebrates Black Health & Wellness. The National Museum of African American History and Culture says this year’s theme “highlights Black pioneers’ trailblazing contributions to Western medicine, addresses health disparities facing our communities, and encourages healing through education.”
CLP Spotlights: Heather Hopson from Single Mom Defined
Welcome to #CLPSpotlights, our monthly series highlighting individuals and organizations that make a difference in their community. This month, we interviewed Heather Hopson from Single Mom Defined, an organization that celebrates single … Continued
CLP is Officially Fine Free!
Beginning January 25, 2022, CLP items (books, movies and other materials) will no longer accrue overdue fines.