So you’ve completed the Census...what's next? Time to encourage others to do the same! Here are a few suggestions: Call or text family, friends, neighbors and/or colleagues to share a few reasons why a complete count is so vital to the state and beyond. Share some examples that are important to you on how those funds are used, and then circle back to let them…

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Even though our buildings are closed, we still want to celebrate all the amazing things our volunteers do and send our sincere thanks. Here are some ways that we are celebrating this week:   We’ll be celebrating milestones Tell us why you volunteer for Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – we'd love to hear your story!  We will post this question on Instagram, so feel free to respond…

Miss Humblebee’s Academy is a great resource to help parents teach their children at home. Miss Humblebee’s Academy is being offered temporarily by our friends at Gale through mid-June.

Today and USA Today are among some media outlets addressing the unique challenges parents of children with special needs face during the pandemic. Without the support schools can provide: special education teachers, reading specialists, classroom therapists and more, services are missing for these kids. With that in mind, here are some light ideas and gentle suggestions specific to ADHD. These are not substitutes for the services currently missing from our lives as we navigate the pandemic.  The intent is to connect parents to library resources that may support you at home, while homeschooling or learning with kids with ADHD. 

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Even If You Can’t Go to the Theater - Bring the Theater Home to You With all events cancelled, it can sometimes feel like there is nothing to do. The L.A. Theatre audio theater collection on OverDrive features classic and contemporary plays from in-studio recordings with famous actors. These audiobooks are available as simultaneous use, so you can invite your friends to listen at the…

Every 10 years, the United States conducts a Census - or count - of our entire population. By completing this count, the government is able to determine Congressional representation, which influences how billions of dollars of federal funds are spent. Billions of dollars used to help support schools, hospitals, infrastructure, and other community services. Why is this important for an individual? In sudden emergencies, like…

Hey all you cool cats and kittens. (Sorry, I couldn’t help myself.) Has the saying truth is stranger than fiction ever felt more relevant? As someone who has long had a fascination with the outrageous and unexpected, I understand the collective obsession with Tiger King. I’ve always been most interested in stories that are uncomfortable to watch, where people take things to the extreme. I…