After a much-anticipated year-long renovation project that added 68% more space to the building, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) announced today that its Downtown location located at 612 Smithfield Street, 15222 will reopen for limited in-person services on Tuesday, April 20. Patrons can use public computers; access and check out materials; print, pick up and place holds; ask a librarian – Reference and Reader’s advisory;…
CivicCLP, a civic engagement initiative with Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, announced a topic and date for the second forum in its “Let’s Talk About...” series. Continuing its partnership with the Art of Democracy, CivicCLP invites residents from across the region to think together about public safety and police reform. What: CivicCLP: Let’s Talk About...Public Safety and Police Reform When: Wednesday April 7 | 6:00-7:30 pm…
In 1895, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) opened its doors as one of the first public libraries to give all people free access to art, music and literature – a pioneering concept at the time. In 2020, the Library asked four highly esteemed Pittsburgh artists to design a library card based on their interpretation of “What does free to the people mean to you?” Takara…
