Get Ready for Summer Reading at the Library!
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and school is winding down. That means it’s time for summer and Summer Reading at the Library!
Well I am in a hurry…
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry (DB 89846) by Neil deGrasse Tyson is an excellent book. He goes through the entire history of the universe in a brilliant and funny … Continued
Effort Counts Twice
I have a twin sister who constantly gives me great things to include clothes, advice and book suggestions. Our book tendencies are opposite. I lean towards fiction while she leans … Continued
Something Old Something New, Part 1: Animated Soundscapes
This past fall the Carnegie Library Music Department was approached by CMU professor and musician Annie Hui-Hsin Hsieh to host a series of sound installations by her undergraduate students. Annie … Continued
My experience touring Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main
Before concluding her semester at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh this spring, our Communications and Creative Services Intern, Corinne Hebestreit, participated in one of our historical tours of CLP – Main. … Continued
Engaging Audio Books for Preschoolers
Why listen to an audio book with your preschooler when you could just as easily read to them? It’s a good question. Listening to audio books together can be fun … Continued
Data Detox Week 8: What Comes Next?
In May, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host The Glass Room, an interactive exhibit examining the ramifications of always-on, always-connected technology on personal privacy. As a lead up to this process, … Continued
Daily Newspapers and more for LAMP Patrons!
You may know that the Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians offers a handful of audio magazines by mail, but did you know that our patrons are eligible for a … Continued
Data Detox Week 7: Rebuilding Your Digital Self
In May, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host The Glass Room, an interactive exhibit examining the ramifications of always-on, always-connected technology on personal privacy. As a lead up to this process, … Continued
Disability Friendly Community Events
For people on the Autism spectrum or with other disabilities there are several exciting events coming up in the Pittsburgh area! On Sunday May 19th at the First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh, … Continued