Book Clubs Aplenty
If you’ve never participated in a book club, you’re really missing out! Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is proud to offer an extensive array of book clubs to our community. In … Continued
Books About Pittsburgh Jazz Musicians at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Biographies George Benson, guitarist, vocalist Benson, George with Alan Goldsher Benson: The Autobiography Boston, MA: Da Capo Press, 2014 Art Blakey, drummer Gourse, Leslie Art Blakey: Jazz Messenger New … Continued
Fight the Stigma: Books That Raise Awareness About Mental Health
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social well-being. We all experience various forms of mental health, and it’s only when you add terms such as “illness”, “problem” or “disorder” to the end of that phrase, that your awareness is shifted from well-being to something that needs to be fixed (or is beyond fixing).
Happy World Sight Day
I chose World Sight Day to bring to your attention a new partnership between Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, the Free Library of Philadelphia and Bookshare, a service that greatly enhances access to books and information for Pennsylvania’s print disabled patrons.
After Orlando: A Book List
The world can be an ugly place. We are reminded of just how ugly with tragedies like the mass shooting in Orlando that left 50 people dead and more wounded. Hopefully this book list will help you heal.
Learning During COVID-19 and ADHD: Resources for Parents
Today and USA Today are among some media outlets addressing the unique challenges parents of children with special needs face during the pandemic. Without the support schools can provide: special education teachers, reading specialists, classroom therapists and more, services are missing for these kids. With that in mind, here are some light ideas and gentle suggestions specific to ADHD. These are not substitutes for the services currently missing from our lives as we navigate the pandemic. The intent is to connect parents to library resources that may support you at home, while homeschooling or learning with kids with ADHD.
Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures “Words & Pictures” – Mac Barnett & Shawn Harris
Register to attend IN-PERSON or WATCH ONLINE. Please note that the video link for the livestreamed event will be emailed to all registrants on the day of the lecture. The … Continued
Nothing But Flowers
Carnegie Library offers several digital music services for streaming and downloading. These are 100% free with your library card. PLUS: No commercials. No data collection. Check them out here.
Tips for Reading with a Baby
Did you know that it’s never too early to start sharing books with your baby? Research tells us that the first three years of brain development are critical. When caregivers … Continued
Black History Month 2023
Explore Black History Month at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Look for book displays, resources and programs happening in our branches and community this February and beyond! Black History Month began … Continued