Arab American Poetry
April is National Arab American Heritage Month and National Poetry Month. Celebrate both by picking up these poetry books written by just a few of the many amazing Arab American writers.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Originally commemorated in 1977 as Pacific/Asian American week, celebrated during the first 10 days in May. Over the years, the recognition has evolved and changed into a full month celebration … Continued
Around the World in Six Novels
It’s never too soon to start thinking about your summer plans. Where will you go? What adventures will you have? It’s exciting to daydream about the possibilities. Summer reading is … Continued
American Wilderness
Wilderness looms large in the American imagination, influencing our songs, books, movies, and way of life. However, the history of conserving American wilderness is contentious, leaving its future endangered. The following titles explore the significance of these natural landscapes from diverse perspectives and our nation’s often fraught relationship with an embattled American resource.
Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month! From women’s roles in prehistory to today’s intersectional feminist movement, information on almost any aspect of Women’s History can be found at the Carnegie Library … Continued
Adult Battle of the Books 2025
Competitive readers, it is time to wipe off your reading glasses, sharpen your pencils and put on the coffee: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is pleased to announce that Adult Battle … Continued
Carnegie Science Center – Mental Health: Mind Matters
Mental Health: Mind Matters is the latest touring exhibit at the Carnegie Science Center that explores how mental health is part of our overall health. By reading about the ways mental illness affects us or how to effectively process our emotions, we can all become healthier together. The books on this list are recommended by the exhibition creators and the Carnegie Science Center as a way of raising awareness of mental illness and why it is relevant to our everyday lives, whether it impacts ourselves or our loved ones.
Contemporary Black Fiction
If the Library’s Black History Month information page and events have inspired you, why not commit to an entire year of reading Black authors? Here’s a starter pack of recent fiction about the Black experience in America through a variety of genres.
Genre Guide – Spot That Bird!
For backyard bird watchers, budding ornithologists, and everyone in between! You can sign up for a free library card here. If you are new to our eResources, check out these tutorial videos on how … Continued
New Dystopian Manga Series for Adults
How many ways can the world go sideways? Step into the fertile imaginary worlds of these manga series to experience different variations on the dystopic and post-apocalyptic. You can sign … Continued