Kids Just Wanna Have Fun

Whether it’s a celebratory party, a community get-together, a dance performance or a concert, appreciating others’ talents (or exploring your own) can be a wonderful experience. Celebrations of all sorts take center stage in this booklist. Check them out—and enjoy as many encores as you like. 


Kids’ Titles to Celebrate Disability Pride Month

During Disability Pride Month, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is committed to highlighting and celebrating the diverse experiences and contributions of individuals with disabilities. We recognize this month as an opportunity to raise awareness, promote acceptance, and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. Check out these kids’ titles to celebrate Disability Pride Month.


Pride Month Picks for Kids

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh recognizes Pride month by celebrating LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and more) individuals of all races, genders, classes, sexualities, and identities.   Celebrating Pride … Continued


Take a Father to School Day 2024

Pittsburgh Public Schools will be celebrating Take a Father to School Day on May 17th. This annual event invites students to bring a supportive male figure with them to school for the day. The theme this year is “Thriving Fathers: Enhancing Nutritional, Physical, and Mental Health.” Here are some books that celebrate fathers, uncles, and other positive male role models in children’s lives.   



The Joy of Discovery

One of the pleasures of spending time with young children is the opportunity to see the wonders of our world (large and small) through their eyes. We grownups can forget sometimes how amazing our everyday experiences really are, so we’re lucky to have the opportunity to be reminded to look, question and experiment. Check out the booklist below to get started on your own investigations. 


Terrific Titles for Toddlers

Each year a committee selects the Best Books for Babies. And every year those of us on the committee see a lot of great books that don’t quite fit the criteria. So, this year we decided to share a list of our favorite books for toddlers, found along the way in our Best Books for Babies’ deliberations. 


Arab American Heritage Month

April is National Arab American Heritage Month, during which we celebrate Arab American history, culture, language, heritage, and accomplishments. One way to celebrate is by reading one (or more!) children’s … Continued



Cold Weather Cooking for Kids

With kids spending more time at home and less outside in the chilly weather, it’s a great time to whip up some delicious meals or bake some sweet treats together … Continued