Ditch Plastic and Learn to Sew a Re-useable Grocery Tote!
Starting October 14th, the City of Pittsburgh will institute a bag ban. At Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) we are prepared and looking to a more sustainable future, and the … Continued
Library Lounge: Crafting
Join us for a fun and engaging social program.
Library Lounge: Crafting
Join us for a fun and engaging social program.
Library Lounge: Crafting
Join us for a fun and engaging social program.
Preservation Highlight: A look into history through Harper’s Bazaar
There is no arguing the magnitude of the fashion and culture magazine Harper’s Bazaar. Sometimes it can be easy to forget how long this publication has been around, and how … Continued
STEM Halloween Fun
Halloween is a great holiday to use STEM activities with children. Read on to learn more.
Drop-Dead Easy… I Hope
Here’s the thing when you can knit (or crochet or sew) — you can probably feel pretty good when it comes to a baby shower gift, because even the most stoic mom-to-be will go starry-eyed over something that you made for their little one. The ability to use your long-honed skills in order to present a handmade sweater, little socks or quilt is pretty cool; even better is when you get a photo a few months later of the tiny person looking cozy in your creation.
A Clean Slate!
With lots of cheer leading from my co-worker, I got the idea into my head to make soap myself. Here’s a list of some of my favorite soap-making books.