Items tagged "books"

Daydream About PhenomeCON With These Book Suggestions

This week, Teenspace staff would normally be polishing logistics for PhenomeCON, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh teens-only fandom convention. Even though we can’t get together this year, we still want to celebrate love of fandoms. Read on to find book suggestions.

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Reimagining Summer Reading with Chase

This year, with school, summer camps and childcare abruptly altered, reading over the summer is more important than ever in order for children to maintain grade-level skills and stay curious and excited to learn. Encouraging children to read and practice their literacy skills over the summer is always part of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s mission […]

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Keeping Kids Busy This Summer

Many of us are staying home right now, but that doesn’t mean families can’t have a good time. There are lots of ways to keep kids happy and entertained, even if the call of the playground can’t be answered. If you need a little inspiration, try these ideas…

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/keeping-kids-busy-this-summer/

Want to Do Your Own Readers’ Advisory?

While we love helping you find great reads and want to find the right book just for you, we also recognize that many of us love to explore on our own. Being able to go into the stacks to scan the shelves, scout out the new book area, and check out what has been put […]

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An Introduction to Manga

This is a brief introduction to the wonderful world of manga designed for educators, parents, librarians and manga enthusiasts.

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Get Book Recommendations at Home!

We all been home for a while now and possibly gone through our stacks of library books we grabbed before library doors closed, the books we bought that have been sitting on our shelves for years, the books we have borrowed from friends and neighbors for that quarantine no-contact connection, and even got the book for that new virtual book club you just joined. So now what? Librarians are here to help! One […]

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Always Available on Hoopla: Humor

Sometimes current events can feel overwhelming. Taking time out of the day to enjoy a funny story can lighten our mood and provide a much-needed distraction. These humorous eBooks are always available through Hoopla. You can link to Hoopla through our eResources page and view a Hoopla tutorial here. Don’t Panic: Douglas Adams & The […]

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Always Available on Hoopla: Historical Fiction

Sometimes current events can feel overwhelming. Escaping to the past through historical fiction can help distract us from an uncertain present. These eBooks are always available through Hoopla. You can link to Hoopla through our eResources page and view a Hoopla tutorial here. America’s First Daughter: A Novel by Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie From her […]

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Listen Together: Perfect Picks for an Assortment of Ages

If your family likes listening to books together, check out the list of kids’ audiobooks we’ve put together on OverDrive. There are books intended for a variety of ages and even grown-ups will likely find something to enjoy and/or ponder.

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/listen-together-perfect-picks-for-an-assortment-of-ages/

The End of March Doesn’t Mean the End of Brackets

I have always enjoyed all the brackets the pop-up throughout March and all the different winners that people choose. Well, I realized recently that just because March ends, doesn’t mean that all the fun and competition that comes along with brackets has to end. So, we decided to have some fun on the TeenSpace Instagram page and create our own competition. We will […]

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