Fiction to Celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024
Throughout the month of May, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will amplify the AANHPI identities through booklists, displays, resources, and programs in our locations and communities.
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
Battle of the Books 2024
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 of the Books, the book-based trivia showdown, will return for 2024. … Continued
Teen Dark Fantasy
If you’re wanting moody and broody fantasy, then you’ve come to the right place.
Spring Things
Whatever you choose to do to celebrate spring, enjoy!
Her Stories: Teen Books by and about Girls and Women
March is Women’s History Month. It’s also when Pittsburgh Public Schools celebrate Literacy Week, March 4-8, 2024. This year’s theme is “A Celebration of Women Writers.” While most people … Continued
Source Texts for Teen Screen Adaptations
A number of teen books have recently been adapted as tv shows or movies in the past year. Some are already released, and some are still waiting to premiere – check out the book now to see how the stories compare to their counterparts!
Bright Books for Dark Days
Is winter starting to weigh on you? The following cozy mysteries, gentle romances, whimsical fantasies, and inspiring nonfiction titles are all heartwarming enough to lift anyone out of their midwinter funk.
Black History Month: Middle Grade
Join us as we honor the Black experience through book displays, resources, library programs and community events happening this February and throughout the year!