Palaces for the People: How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the Decline of Civic Life
This talk offers a timely and empathetic blueprint for change, showing how social infrastructure is helping solve some of our most pressing challenges: Isolation, crime, education, addiction, political polarization, and even climate change.
How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times
Join us as we learn from Mónica Guzmán, author of “I Never Thought of It That Way,” as she takes you to the real front lines of a crisis that threatens to grind America to a halt—broken conversations among confounded people.
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
CLP Connects: Neighborhood Ambassadors
The application is live here. Neighborhood Ambassadors is a community engagement initiative that identifies community members and leaders from neighborhoods throughout the City to act as ambassadors for Carnegie Library of … Continued
Make Waves with Summer Reading 2022!
Reading as little as five books over the summer months helps kids and teens beat the “summer slide” and retain the skills they learned during the school year.
Kick off Summer Party Season
Summer means many things: longer days, (hopefully) plenty of sunshine, and many occasions to gather with loved ones. Whether we are celebrating holidays, graduations, or just the weekend, there is no shortage of reasons to come together. The Library is a great resource to get you started on planning all your summer soirees, big and small.
‘Hear Me Out’ Dialogue Series: Environmental Care in the Climate Crisis
A virtual civic dialogue series that aims to build connections with PA library patrons across distance and difference.
Read Proud This Summer with CLP!
Over the years, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has compiled many reading lists to help you and your family read proud for Pride and all year long. We have a variety … Continued
Summer Reading With Five Kinds of Nonfiction Children’s Books
As the school year winds down, it’s a perfect time to get into the summer reading mindset. Some kids might look forward to diving into their favorite chapter books, and some kids might need a little extra help to find just the right book. Nonfiction titles are a great option for engaging reluctant readers, and come in a variety of styles.
‘Hear Me Out’ Dialogue Series: Fake News and Media Literacy
A virtual civic dialogue series that aims to build connections with PA library patrons across distance and difference.