International storyteller Donna Washington and Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, widow of civil rights advocate and Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings, will headline Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s (CLP) Black History Month celebration. The Association for the Study of African American Life and History has named the theme for 2021 “The Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity.” This year, the Library will examine how the idea of family…
Are you interested in joining an authentic learning space with fellow library patrons across Pennsylvania? Debuting in October 2020, the Hear Me Out civic dialogue program works to get at the heart of the issues that we face. Through holistic fact-setting and discussion questions centered on listening and storytelling, the initiative works to create virtual dialogue spaces that give participants the opportunity to foster authentic and…
After a much-anticipated year-long renovation project that added 46% more space to the building, CLP –Mt. Washington reopened this week for contactless curbside and walkup service. Located at 315 Grandview Avenue overlooking Downtown Pittsburgh, the historic building is a well-utilized community resource for residents of Mt. Washington, Duquesne Heights, Allentown and Beltzhoover, and visitors from around the world who come to enjoy the view and ride the inclines. With support from…