Going Some Where Else
Have you ever come across a book that felt like it was fated to find you? Like you were meant to read it due to its parallel’s with current life … Continued
Not the Treasure For Me
The Alchemist DB 37602 by Paulo Coelho is a tale of self-determination, discovery, and most importantly, treasure. Wait, maybe I’ve got those mixed up… Anyways, this short but poignant allegorical … Continued
Data Detox Week 4: What’s On Your Phone?
In May, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host The Glass Room, an interactive exhibit examining the ramifications of always-on, always-connected technology on personal privacy. As a lead up to this process, … Continued
Animal Dreams
Cosima – a name meaning something akin to “order in the cosmos” – ironic in that the name-bearer in Barbara Kingsolver’s Animal Dreams has lived a life devoid of anything … Continued
Introducing Creativebug Online Craft Tutorials
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Communications and Creative Services Intern, Corinne Hebestreit, got crafty with Creativebug, the latest addition to our eResources collection. Creativebug, a service offering online video tutorials for … Continued
Data Detox Week 3: Clean Browsing
In May, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host The Glass Room, an interactive exhibit examining the ramifications of always-on, always-connected technology on personal privacy. As a lead up to this … Continued
The Perils of Health Care in Modern America
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped helps to facilitate a bookclub for one of our partner organizations, The Consumer Health Coalition, which, like the name … Continued
Irish I were in Ireland
With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, you may experience the desire to read some books about the ever-lovely Emerald Isle. Whether you are a lover of fiction or … Continued
Your Money or Your life: It’s that simple
I am terrible with money. Honestly sometimes it feels like the stuff just evaporates from my wallet. To quote my father, about cars but the principle applies, “if they weren’t … Continued
Announcing Our Newest Local Title: The Quiet Don
We are pleased to present our latest Audio Book offering, available immediately in a variety of formats and delivery options for your ease of use and reading pleasure. This is … Continued