Early Learning Activities
Parents and caregivers are a child’s first and most important teachers. Five simple early learning activities can help a child be ready to read: talking, singing, reading, writing and playing. … Continued
STEM: All Hands on Tech – Awesome Apps for Preschool
Selecting high quality, educational and fun apps is no easy task. These are some of our favorite apps for preschoolers, many of which are completely free!
STEM: All Hands on Tech – Talk, Sing, Read, Write and Play with Books and Apps
Librarians can serve as media mentors for families by suggesting apps and media use tools. Very young children learn best from real world interactions, and we give parents the tools they need to connect the learning happening in apps to everyday activities. Here are a few of our favorite apps for little learners, along with tips and activities to support early literacy.
A Trip to the Amazon
Mystery, adventure, science, shady pharmaceutical dealings and an unassuming hero. What more could a traveler look for in a book? State of Wonder (DB73464) was an airport bookstore purchase for me years … Continued
Best Books for Babies 2018
The Best Books for Babies list has been created annually since 2000 by a committee of local librarians, child development experts, and community members. Check out this year’s Best Books for Babies list, and start reading today!
West End Historical Collection Finding Aid
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – West End West End Historical Collection Finding Aid Overview of the Collection Creator: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Dates: 1874-2016 Extent: 16 Boxes, 12 photo binders, … Continued
Irish Pittsburgh
Here are a few titles we recommend to learn more about the Irish and their influences, and experiences, here in Pittsburgh.
Celebrate One Book, Every Young Child with Momo!
April is known as the Month of the Young Child and, although as Children’s Librarians we focus on young children every day, April has special meaning to us. Children’s Librarians, in partnership with early childhood educators and museum educators across the state of Pennsylvania, will be on a mission to share one very special book with every young child we meet.
We Need You For Prototyping and Testing!
How can we make your Main Library better? Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has been working with design firm brightspot to engage our local community, staff and funders to imagine ways … Continued
Reading Goals, 2018 Edition
We’ve got some plans for the new year – read along with us!