Pittsburgh native and award-winning children’s book author Kelly Starling Lyons will read from her award-winning book My Hands Tell a Story during a free event at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s East Liberty location (130 S. Whitfield Street, 15206) on Saturday, March 25 at 12 pm. My Hands Tell a Story is about a little girl who becomes transported by the tales her grandmother's hands tell,…
The time to punctuate winter’s dreary landscape with vibrant plants and integrate homegrown produce back into your recipes has arrived. Held in collaboration with Grow Pittsburgh and Phipps Conservatory, the annual Seed Swap at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh features seed stories, conversations with gardening experts, hands-on activities for children and teens, and a selection of free seeds for the public. This free event takes place…
Are you a teen in Allegheny County who loves to create? Starting Monday, March 13th, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will begin accepting submissions from young writers, visual artists, musicians, filmmakers and photographers for its 2023 Teen Media Awards. The Awards, which serve as a platform for celebrating teens and their original content are divided into two parts – The Ralph Munn Creative Writing Awards and…
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is celebrating Black History Month with a variety of programs that honor the pioneers whose work has enabled the current generation to grow in various, diverse ways. Look for book displays and programs happening in our branches—not only during this special month-long celebration, but throughout the year. Black History Month began as a week-long observance in 1926 founded by Dr. Carter…
