Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is preparing for the expansion and renovation of one of the city’s historic neighborhood libraries. Located at 315 Grandview Avenue overlooking Downtown Pittsburgh, CLP - Mt. Washington 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. The Library is…
On Sunday, June 9, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will continue a highly anticipated family tradition. Western Pennsylvania residents are invited to kick off the summer at the 19th annual Summer Reading Extravaganza at the Library’s Oakland location at 4400 Forbes Avenue. The all-ages event will be held from noon to 5 pm and feature live performances, crafts, games, food trucks and more. Last summer, 17,973…
The Smithsonian-affiliated Senator John Heinz History Center will honor early filmmaking pioneer Lois Weber with a historical marker unveiling and a special program featuring Turner Classic Movies host Illeana Douglas and film historian Shelley Stamp on Thursday, June 13. Born on Federal Street in Allegheny City (now known as Pittsburgh’s North Side) in 1879, Weber was America’s first woman film director. In an influential career…
