Tips for Helping Someone Learn to Use Technology
“Isn’t everybody on the Internet?” Nobody thinks that anymore, right? The numbers support what I imagine many of us are finding in our daily conversations with family, friends, and neighbors … Continued
Looking Ahead to Summer Jobs for Teens
Schools are closed and the Governor has ordered us to stay at home. So much feels unpredictable and unknowable. But one thing that I do know and want to share … Continued
Teen Time @ Home with these Free Creative Resources
Creating community, collaborating and using technology to build our literacies are the core values of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Teenspace. In our Teen Time and Labs programs we find ways … Continued
Hey Virtual Party People!
Well folks, I think we’re probably all in agreement that staying at home is getting a tad stale. I’m the first person to admit that I normally adore my alone … Continued
Always Available on Hoopla: Mindfulness and Meditation
Sometimes current events can feel overwhelming. Practicing mindfulness and meditation can help reduce anxiety and boost resilience. These self-care titles are always available as eBooks through Hoopla. You can link … Continued
Top 5 Beginning Genealogy Questions
Based on the questions we’re getting through our new chat reference system, a lot of you are working on your family history history right now. For the beginners out there, … Continued
COVID-19 Resources: Urgent Community Needs
When the COVID-19 crisis hit, so much became uncertain, but one thing didn’t change and that is our ability to do what we need to do to help our neighbors. … Continued
Always Available On Hoopla: Comics and Graphic Novels
Like many of you, I now find myself facing an unknown number of hours, days, weeks and possibly months with time to fill while staying safe at home. However, the … Continued
Always Available on Hoopla: Elementary Reads
Like many families right now, mine is trying to figure out a new normal. We’re working to find the balance of work and play—for both adults and children—and some days we are achieving it better than others. But even if so much in our world right now is unpredictable, I am thankful for two things that are constant: the Library and books.
Voting 2020: New System Demonstrations
UPDATE: At this time, the Elections Division is suspending all library voting system demonstrations scheduled from now until further notice. Please refer to our post on mail-in ballots for information … Continued