Teen Media Awards 2020!
This moment, unprecedented in our lifetimes, confirms how indispensable creativity is to our life together. A pandemic requires that we navigate new forms of distance—so we explore new ways of … Continued
Black Voices for Pride Month: Titles You May Have Missed on Hoopla
While selecting LGBTQIA+ titles to celebrate Pride Month, definitely add these great authors and writers to your reading list.
Want to Do Your Own Readers’ Advisory?
While we love helping you find great reads and want to find the right book just for you, we also recognize that many of us love to explore on our … Continued
Strategies for Struggling or Reluctant Readers
I’ve written before about the challenges of being your child’s teacher during this pandemic, and today’s post is on the same topic. Because, wow, this is hard.
Learning During COVID-19 and ADHD: Resources for Parents
Today and USA Today are among some media outlets addressing the unique challenges parents of children with special needs face during the pandemic. Without the support schools can provide: special education teachers, reading specialists, classroom therapists and more, services are missing for these kids. With that in mind, here are some light ideas and gentle suggestions specific to ADHD. These are not substitutes for the services currently missing from our lives as we navigate the pandemic. The intent is to connect parents to library resources that may support you at home, while homeschooling or learning with kids with ADHD.
School at Home During COVID-19: Resources for Parents
It’s been weeks since my kids’ schools closed. While adjusting to this new “normal,” I’ve also been trying to figure out how to be a teacher for my first grader and preschooler. Here are some resources I’ve found useful in figuring out how to keep my kids happy and engaged—with schoolwork and other activities—during this time. Hopefully something on here can help you out too.
Spring is here! How to put those CLP Seed Swap goodies to use
So you made it to our annual Seed Swap, and now you’re practicing self-isolation and social distancing at home? What an amazing opportunity to put those seeds to use! Spring … Continued
Streaming Storytimes and Read-Alouds
Elsewhere we’ve shared resources that can help you create your own storytime or read-aloud at home. Now, we’re bringing you a list of great places to watch or stream storytimes from the comfort of your home or from your own device.
Book Clubs Aplenty
If you’ve never participated in a book club, you’re really missing out! Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is proud to offer an extensive array of book clubs to our community. In … Continued
Surprisingly STEM
Let’s stretch STEM learning beyond the “T” for technology by exploring awesome books about science, engineering, and math for young children.