Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) today released its 26th annual Best Books for Babies list, a nationally recognized guide of books for birth to 18 months. Thoughtfully curated by librarians and child development experts, Best Books for Babies is the only list in the country distributed through a library system and updated on a yearly basis — featuring the top books published in the previous…
Are you a teen in the City of Pittsburgh or Allegheny County who loves to create? Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is accepting submissions from young writers, visual artists, musicians, filmmakers and photographers for its 2025 Ralph Munn Creative Writing and Teen Media Awards (formerly The Labsy Awards) contests. Monetary prizes will be awarded for first ($250) and second ($100) place entries in each of the…
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) is proud to share the progress made in the first year of its ambitious 5-year Strategic Plan, having successfully achieved 20% of its key priorities. To celebrate these accomplishments and engage with the community, the Library’s Board of Trustees invites all members of the community to attend its annual public meeting. This event will offer an opportunity to reflect on…
This year during Black History Month Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh focuses on the various and profound ways that work of all kinds intersect with the collective experiences of Black people. Work is very much at the center of Black history and culture. Learn more through book displays, resources, playlists, library programs and community events happening throughout CLP locations in February and beyond. A directory of…