The Power of Positive Human Interaction
Increasingly it seems we are living in a society that just keeps fracturing. Passionate and emotional disagreements over just about every aspect of life can be overwhelming. How can we start healing and bridging these divides? The following titles suggest the power of positive human interaction as a healing force we can all engage in.
Banned Books Week
Each year the Office of Intellectual Freedom, part of the American Library Association, provides information and publicizes events for Banned Books Week. An annual celebration of the freedom to read, each year’s observance features a list of the top ten most challenged books of the previous year.
LGBTQ Feature Films
The Carnegie Library has a sizable LGBTQ film collection, check out some of our picks!
Redesign Your Wardrobe! And Anything Else!
Find some inspiration to make your own stencils!
International Horror Films
Prepare to be scared, thrilled and engaged by some of these international horror films!
(Native) American Horror Story
Start the Halloween season early with these twisted tales from critically-acclaimed horror writer, Stephen Graham Jones.
Here to Help: Books About Afghanistan
The situation in Afghanistan is complex and there have been many years of conflict leading up to this terrible time. Understanding—even a little bit—what the Afghan people have gone through may help us to figure out how to help. And that could be especially useful as Afghan families and individuals may be coming to Pittsburgh to find new lives and homes. These titles are intended to provide background knowledge and information.
Action Park: Fast Times, Wild Rides, and the Untold Story of America’s Most Dangerous Amusement Park
If you’re looking for that rare form of narrative nonfiction with a story that leaves you feeling gobsmacked and bit disoriented – much like the Cannonball Loop at Action Park – look no further than this memoir/personal history of the most infamous amusement park . . . ever?
Welcome to Pittsburgh: Eid Al-Adha!
Here is a list of books for children, teens and adults that celebrate Muslim-American experiences, immigrant experiences and the diversity within Islam—including one that takes place in Pittsburgh!
Banned: How Censorship Impacts the First Amendment
Check out these titles to learn more about the history of banned books, censorship and the fight for free speech.