Animal Dreams
Cosima – a name meaning something akin to “order in the cosmos” – ironic in that the name-bearer in Barbara Kingsolver’s Animal Dreams has lived a life devoid of anything … Continued
Introducing Creativebug Online Craft Tutorials
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Communications and Creative Services Intern, Corinne Hebestreit, got crafty with Creativebug, the latest addition to our eResources collection. Creativebug, a service offering online video tutorials for … Continued
PA One Book 2019
For the past 14 years, Pennsylvania has celebrated the importance of early literacy development in young children through its One Book, Every Young Child initiative. The One Book program encourages families to bond through books and reading while engaging children in conversation and other activities around books. It also highlights the importance of reading early and often to young children.
Data Detox Week 3: Clean Browsing
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 … Continued
The Perils of Health Care in Modern America
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped helps to facilitate a bookclub for one of our partner organizations, The Consumer Health Coalition, which, like the name … Continued
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Two Biographies for Adult and Younger Readers
“The Notorious R.B.G.” Now a cultural and legal icon, the 85-year-old Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s initials are emblazoned on T-shirts worn by a much younger generation of fans. She recently described … Continued
Building with Malcolm, the Future Architect
This story provides six tips for reading volunteers to inspire children to use reading as a tool to build their dreams.
BEST OF BARD: FEBRUARY 2019
Elevation By Stephen King DB 93255 / CL 19034 Middle-aged Scott Carey has discovered he is losing weight but–oddly–not mass. As he confides to his retired doctor friend, nothing he … Continued
Irish I were in Ireland
With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, you may experience the desire to read some books about the ever-lovely Emerald Isle. Whether you are a lover of fiction or … Continued
Data Detox Week 2: Being Social
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 … Continued