Wind River
Wind River tells a story that few directors in Hollywood are willing to tell: that of the high number of Native American women on reservations who go missing every year.
On and Off the Battlefield
Explore the background of an opera based on the experiences of an Iraq War veteran.
Murder! On the Orient Express?
Looking for a Poirot fix while you’re waiting for the new Murder on the Orient Express to come out on DVD? We have downloadable options for you.
Words and Pictures: Katherine Paterson
On Sunday, December 3 at 2:30pm, Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures will present the award-winning children’s author Katherine Paterson as part of the 2017 Words & Pictures series.
Behind the Scenes at the Library
In honor of director Frederick Wiseman’s 42nd documentary, Ex Libris, local arts organization Pittsburgh Filmmakers is hosting Library Week at the Melwood and Regent Square Theaters. For those unfamiliar with … Continued
3 Ghost Stories of Carnegie Library in Oakland
The main branch of the Carnegie Library in Oakland opened in 1895, naturally with a building that is so old, over the years stories have emerged about strange things happening … Continued
Minutes From the Mall
I planned to meet up with author Matthew Newton outside – but sheets of rain made me wish we had decided to meet at Monroeville Mall, “a pleasure dome immune … Continued
Digging Deeper on the Public PC Desktop
Visitors to Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh spend over 2 million minutes per month on public computers – that’s over 1430 days worth of computing time! While the most popular services … Continued
Throwing No Stones
I begin this post with a disclaimer: I may not be the most impartial judge when it comes to Louise Penny. In the past couple of years she has become, … Continued
Spine to Spoon – Victuals: Ronni Lundy’s Appalachian Cookbook
“Spine to Spoon” is a series that digs into our Library’s rich stock of cookbooks and culinary collections. Each month, I’ll pick a book, try it out and write about it. I can’t share my dishes with you, but I’d love to share our books! Follow the “Spine to Spoon” tag to keep up with my kitchen.