Kick off Summer Party Season
Summer means many things: longer days, (hopefully) plenty of sunshine, and many occasions to gather with loved ones. Whether we are celebrating holidays, graduations, or just the weekend, there is no shortage of reasons to come together. The Library is a great resource to get you started on planning all your summer soirees, big and small.
Read Proud This Summer with CLP!
Over the years, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has compiled many reading lists to help you and your family read proud for Pride and all year long. We have a variety … Continued
Summer Reading With Five Kinds of Nonfiction Children’s Books
As the school year winds down, it’s a perfect time to get into the summer reading mindset. Some kids might look forward to diving into their favorite chapter books, and some kids might need a little extra help to find just the right book. Nonfiction titles are a great option for engaging reluctant readers, and come in a variety of styles.
A Different Kind of Season
If you’re navigating the college visit season, check out these resources.
Medical Discrimination
Black History Month 2022 celebrates Black Health & Wellness. The National Museum of African American History and Culture says this year’s theme “highlights Black pioneers’ trailblazing contributions to Western medicine, addresses health disparities facing our communities, and encourages healing through education.”
Benefits of Middle Grade Books
Right in between first chapter books and young adult are middle grade books. Intended for youth ages eight to twelve, this collection benefits its specific audience in several ways.
Library Welcome Centers
Whether you’re newly emigrated to Pittsburgh, or looking to communicate with ESL neighbors, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh can help!
Nursery Rhymes for Modern Times
Does your little one have a favorite nursery rhyme? A bedtime song? Did you? Nursery rhymes are so much more than traditional stories. They help connect generations through nostalgia and family tradition. They are critical to building early literacy skills. No wonder nursery rhymes frequently appear in our Best Books for Babies lists.
Finding the Right Books for Beginning and Emerging Readers
One of the most common requests that children’s librarians get is for help finding books for beginning and emerging readers. At Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, the children’s collections hold books for readers and listeners birth to 11, so there’s a lot to explore.
Banned Books Week – Book Challenges Explained
When people first hear about Banned Books Week, they often ask one of two questions: “Who doesn’t have the freedom to read?” and “Are books really banned?” Neither answer is quite as straight-forward as you might think.