Violins of Hope
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is proud to partner with Violins of Hope to bring movement-based workshops, music performances and a panel discussion centered on themes of inclusion, hope and so much more to five library branches.
History in Poems
These poetry collections capture the stories of the 20th century with lines that evoke the immediacy of the moment as much as they detail the facts. Grab one and get familiar with history in verse.
Magical Middle-Grade Fantasy
Embrace the magic of reading with these middle-grade fantasy books! Whether fantasy based on mythology or completely made up magic systems is your jam, this list has something perfect for you.
Learn to Draw
If you’d like to reinvigorate your life with the creative habits you had in elementary school, these books can help.
Psychology and Self-Help for Teens
Here are some new titles for teens about self-help, healing, and psychology to help in this unique time of life.
Young Adult Sci-Fi and Fantasy That Will Send You to Another World
Explore outer space and fae ruins, battle killer Artificial Intelligence and monsters, investigate family secrets, and fight for justice with the books on this list.
The Importance of Freedom: Juneteenth-Adjacent Titles for Teens
Juneteenth, declared a federal holiday in 2021, has long been celebrated by African American communities. Why June 19th? Juneteenth celebrates the day (June 19, 1865) that General Gordon Granger arrived … Continued
Summer Reading: Find Your Voice – Teen Picks
These titles for teens offer information, advice and examples of ways that individuals speak up, speak out and speak their truth.
Vacation Vibes
Summer is often a season of transition and exploration. Days are longer and time is there to be filled. Summer also means vacation and the chance to get away, and maybe even reinvent yourself outside your usual surroundings. In these books, our main characters leave their everyday lives behind, if only briefly, and find that travel can open your world to any number of possibilities.
Teen Fiction and Graphic Novels for Pride
Looking for some good reads for Pride month? Do you like rom-coms? Sports? Manga? Horror? We’ve got ‘em. Would you like to read about someone like you—or get a glimpse … Continued