Nonfiction to Celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024
In 2024, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh recognizes and celebrates peoples within Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. Originally commemorated in 1977 as Pacific/Asian American week, celebrated during the … Continued
Thoughtful Gardening
With the days finally getting longer and the first blooms of the season bobbing their heads in warming breezes, all I’ve been thinking about is garden planning. My backyard garden … Continued
Vivian Ann Davidson Hewitt
Vivian Ann Davidson Hewitt’s legacy has been felt by many whether it is through her impact as a librarian or her curated collection of African American art. To learn more about Ms. Davidson Hewitt and Black Librarianship, staff have curated a list of suggested readings.
Food Lovers’ Histories
The sizzle of shawarma as it hits the grill, chili paste garnishing a bowl of hand-pulled noodles, cider bubbling over the rim of a wine flute – could you read about these things all day? If so, this is the food writing booklist for you.
Black History Month: Teen
For Black History Month 2024, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is celebrating the Black experience in art, centering both Black artists and subjects. Historically, Black artists have and continue to create, … Continued
30 Books in 30 Minutes: Non-Fiction for Banned Books Week
To call attention to the increasing number of attempted book bans in the past few years, and to celebrate some of our favorite banned books, join us for one of our 30 Books in 30 Minutes programs.
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.
Banned Books: Adult Nonfiction
Banned Books Week is October 1-7. As CLP celebrates the right to read, check out the below is a list of adult nonfiction titles that have been challenged, banned, or censored over the past few years.
Banned Books: Adult Graphic Novels
Banned Books Week is October 1-7. As CLP celebrates the right to read, check out the below is a list of adult graphic novel titles that have been challenged, banned, or censored over the past few years.
Cultural Criticism
If you’ve ever annoyed a friend by talking too much about the last thing you watched, listened to, or read, these books of criticism can help you keep the conversation going. Thinking with, through, and against the thoughts of someone else can deepen your experience with a work of art.