Beethoven In Your Neighborhood!
This May, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh locations across the city will host Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s Beethoven In Your Neighborhood! Read on to learn more about the benefits of music.
Here to Help: Community Resource Guide in Response to Pittsburgh’s Northside Shooting
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is a reliable source for information, resources and welcoming spaces where community members can gather and support one another.
Tools & Tips for Searching the 1950 Census
The 1950 Census, available on April 1st, can be searched by Enumeration District (ED) while its indexing is being completed, which is what will make it easily searchable by name. … Continued
1950 Census Background – What to Expect
On April 1, the 1950 Census will be live, online, for the first time! While the 1950 Census statistics have been available online, this release will show genealogists and family … Continued
CLP is Officially Fine Free!
Beginning January 25, 2022, CLP items (books, movies and other materials) will no longer accrue overdue fines.
Inspired by the Past, Empowering the Future
Following a Library program in 2021, Dr. Cynthia Cozette Lee was curious about the “Home Library” boxes that Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s librarians distributed between 1900 and 1915. She remembered … Continued
Our History, Your Impact
You are a history maker. Thank you for being part of a tradition of giving that is 125 years strong. From children giggling with joy and delight at a storytime … Continued
Library Welcome Centers
Whether you’re newly emigrated to Pittsburgh, or looking to communicate with ESL neighbors, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh can help!
East Liberty: Serving and Welcoming the Community for 115 Years
As the sixth branch of the original neighborhood locations to open, the East Liberty library has been serving the community since 1905. The branch has been housed in two locations … Continued
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.