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Sloane’s Story

The first audition for American Idol wasn’t intimidating at all for 16-year-old Fox Chapel sophomore Sloane Simon. “It was virtual. I was in my kitchen and my mom was with me,” she laughs. But out in California? Walking into a room where celebrity judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie were sitting there, waiting? […]

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/sloans-story/

Pride Month and LGBTQIA+ Resources at CLP

It’s Pride Month again—and normally we’d be updating our online booklists with some of the titles we’ve added in the last year. It hasn’t been a normal year (to say the least), so we haven’t quite managed to do that (yet). But we’re happy to share some new titles here and to point out other ways to locate books on LGBT+ topics.

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/pride-month-and-lgbtqia-resources-at-clp/

Read 5 Books Together This Summer Using Hoopla eBooks, Video and eAudio!

Summer Reading 2021 kicks off on Sunday, June 13. We are challenging everybody to read five books this summer and support the young folks in our lives to read five books to combat summer learning loss and all the challenges of the past school year. Interested in getting started? Sign-up by visiting Beanstack or visit […]

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/read-5-books-together-this-summer-using-hoopla-ebooks-video-and-eaudio/

Countering Political Polarization – Summer and Fall 2021 Virtual Workshops (Braver Angels)

Our country has become increasingly polarized over political issues. These FREE workshops will teach you strategies for both listening and speaking with people who have differing political opinions without trying to change anyone’s mind. You will learn and practice skills for having respectful conversations that clarify differences, search for common ground, and affirm the importance […]

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/countering-political-polarization-summer-and-fall-2021-virtual-workshops-braver-angels/

Summer Meals Are Making a Comeback at the Library!

This summer, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will continue its participation in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) in order to ensure even more Pittsburgh youth have access to free food during summer vacation. Read on to learn more about summer meals at the Library.

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/summer-meals-are-making-a-comeback-at-the-library/

Introducing the 2021 CivicCLP Speaker Series!

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and CivicCLP are excited to announce our 2021 speaker series! The CivicCLP Speaker Series features a diverse group of speakers who will inspire, excite and challenge the community with fresh ideas and perspectives on the First Amendment, social and racial justice, news and information literacy, politics and more. Our goal is […]

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/2021-civicclp-speaker-series/

Consider Making A Tribute Gift

For those of you with a library lover in your life – I bet gift giving has always been easy. Book, check! Gift card, check! Supporting the neighborhood library that has been part of your family’s life by making a gift their honor? …Hmmm. Wait, did I just unlock new gift giving idea for you? Giving […]

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/consider-making-a-tribute-gift/

Summer Reading 2021

Did you know that reading just five books over summer vacation helps students return to school ready to learn? Reading and keeping kids and teens engaged has never been more important. This summer, we’re asking the community to band together to ensure that all Pittsburgh youth read five. Pick up a Summer Reading bookmark at […]

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/summer-reading-2021/

Lynda.com Is Now LinkedIn Learning for Libraries

If you are a frequent user of LinkedIn Learning for Library (formerly Lynda.com), you may have noticed some recent changes. As of April 1, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s LyndaLibrary officially became LinkedIn Learning for Library. What will these changes mean for me? All features and functionalities from Lynda are available in LinkedIn Learning but […]

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/lynda-com-is-now-linkedin-learning-for-libraries/

Here to Help: Community Support and Connections

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh aims to be a pillar for this community by providing information and resources to help in healing, learning and inciting change.

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/here-to-help-community-support-and-connections/