Pom-Pom Perfection: Crafting With Yarn
Pom-poms are just about the simplest, cutest thing you can make with yarn! Check out these Library resources for a great introduction to a fun craft suitable for all ages.
Pittsburgh Poets
In this list we celebrate poets that have lived in Pittsburgh, either growing up here or coming here later in life, and whose work is informed by this city. Whether the influence is obvious or more subtle, the crucial worlds that they spin with their words have the power to evoke these landscapes we live in every day.
Welcome to Pittsburgh: Realistic and Contemporary Fiction
In this list you will find stories of contemporary life in Pittsburgh – literary fiction and domestic fiction. Stories of modern immigrants, coming-of-age tales for college students, the sisterhood of sports fans, all types of romance and heartbreak.
Opera Suite à la Yardbird
Can genius overcome personal demons? Pittsburgh Opera’s April production in this most unusual year of Covid-19 programming is the Pittsburgh premiere of “Charlie Parker’s Yardbird”. The opera, by composer Daniel … Continued
If You Liked “Bridgerton,” Read These!
If you enjoyed “Bridgerton,” the popular Netflix series based on the books by Julia Quinn, check out these titles too!
Welcome to Pittsburgh: Mysteries and Thrillers
Since mystery, crime and suspense stories are a big and popular genre, it’s no surprise that they are also the biggest genre of Pittsburgh-based fiction. Literary crime stories, cozy mystery series, hardboiled detectives and all kinds of Mafia families are represented here.
Beautiful, Bright Botanicals
Pittsburgh winters are cold, and many days lack even a hint of sunshine. Combine that with quarantining and social distancing I am sure many of us are looking for ways … Continued
Women in Disability Rights
In these frank, intersectional memoirs, women who took a stand for disability rights explore disability, femininity, accessibility, race and, ultimately, empowerment.
Image Transfers and Mixed Media
You may have your own craft that you do, but you can always expand and enhance your art by mixing in images and photos. If you’re a needlework crafter, try … Continued
How to Be a Good Creature
We can grow so close to the animals in our lives. This seems to be especially true for naturalist/author Sy Montgomery. Her memoir centers around thirteen animals she has known, from beloved pets to wild creatures. If you’re interested in animals, or just looking for a good memoir, check out this beautiful book.