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Always Available on Hoopla: Romantic Comedy Series

Sometimes current events can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for a way to escape for a while, these romantic comedies are always available as eBooks through Hoopla. You can link … Continued

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Pittsburgh Job, Business, and Nonprofit Resources

We are fortunate to live in a city with a robust network of organizations that support workers and small businesses, and many, including Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, are offering the … Continued

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COVID-19 Resources: How Adults Can Stay Active and Connected

Kids don’t have to have all the fun! Whether you’re getting stir crazy and want to explore somewhere new, miss your local hangouts, or just need ways to stay active … Continued

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Creativebug—You’re more creative than you think!

Unleash your creativity with Creativebug. With a library card and email address, you can start taking crafting classes right in your home! Material lists for each class are provided. If … Continued

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eResource Tutorial Videos

Trying something new can sometimes be difficult, especially if we don’t even know where to start. If you’ve only ever read a book made with real pages, trying an electronic … Continued

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Spring is here! How to put those CLP Seed Swap goodies to use

So you made it to our annual Seed Swap, and now you’re practicing self-isolation and social distancing at home? What an amazing opportunity to put those seeds to use! Spring … Continued

Libby icons for several e-books and audiobooks. Titles are: How To Find Love in a Bookshop by Veronica Henry, Rise and Shine Benedict Stone by Phaedra Patrick, Two Steps Forward by Graeme Simsion and Anne Buist, and Clock Dance by Anne Tyler.

Feeling overwhelmed by the news? Need something uplifting to, well, lift your spirits? We’ve put together a collection of Up Lit on our OverDrive site. What is Up Lit, you may ask? In a nutshell, … Continued

Stay In and Read!

Okay, so: School, work, events, and just about everything else are closed, and many of us are looking at spending a lot of time at home. What do we do … Continued

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Streaming Storytimes and Read-Alouds

Elsewhere we’ve shared resources that can help you create your own storytime or read-aloud at home. Now, we’re bringing you a list of great places to watch or stream storytimes from the comfort of your home or from your own device.

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COVID-19 Resources: How to Find Good Information

According to research published by the Pew Research Center in 2017, a big majority of American adults – nearly 80% — trust libraries to help them find reliable information. … Continued

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