Pittsburgh’s Jazz Legacy: A Starter Playlist
Throughout the history and development of jazz music, the worldwide cultural significance of contributions to the art form made by Pittsburgh’s legendary Black musicians cannot be understated. With nicknames like … Continued
What to Read While You Eat Copious Quantities of Food This Fall
Leaves change colors. Days get shorter. Children fill pillowcases with candy while you season and re-season large dishes for your extended family. Browse some of these books for the minutes in between meat thermometer checks and during the hours saved by reheating leftovers.
CLP’s Picks for the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop
A party in the Bronx, on August 11th, 1973, is widely considered to be the birthplace of Hip-Hop. Kool Herc made history that night when he and his sister hosted … Continued
Life After Graduation
Now that you’ve finished your formal education, you’ll want to make the most of your newfound freedom in work and life. Check out these resources.
The Velvet Underground & Nico: Scepter Studio Sessions @ The Warhol
Heading to the Warhol’s The Velvet Underground & Nico: Scepter Studio Sessions exhibit? Already went and ready to become a 60s underground expert? Well suit up in your stripes and Chelsea boots because we’ve scoured our collections and have tons of materials ready to check out.
BiblioCommons: A new catalog experience awaits you!
We are excited to introduce a new Library catalog! BiblioCore by BiblioCommons brings the magic of browsing your local library right to your device. Enhanced catalog features offer new ways … Continued
Nothing But Flowers
Carnegie Library offers several digital music services for streaming and downloading. These are 100% free with your library card. PLUS: No commercials. No data collection. Check them out here.
Music Across Genres: A Black History Month Playlist
One of the most important aspects of Black history is music. For a long time, Black musicians were shut out of the music industry, whether it was not being allowed … Continued
Does the Doggy Die?
Anyone else prefer to watch the same movies or TV shows over and over and over? Are you leery of new media, and not just because it means another subscription you’ll forget to cancel? Then check out these resources.
Virtual Book – August Pick – A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa
August’s pick for the Virtual Book Club is A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa. Moving fluidly between past and present, quest and elegy, poetry and those who … Continued