Items tagged "General Location"

COVID-19 Resources: Urgent Community Needs

When the COVID-19 crisis hit, so much became uncertain, but one thing didn’t change and that is our ability to do what we need to do to help our neighbors. If you take Mr. Rogers’ advice, you can look for the helpers, and that is what this post intends to help you do. Pittsburghers have […]

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/covid-19-resources-urgent-community-needs/

COVID-19 Resources: Digital Literacy During Social Distancing

For those of us who have the means and skills to use technology at home, these tools have become one of our best defenses against loneliness and isolation during the Coronavirus Pandemic. The internet is the place where many of us get up-to-the-minute news and information, access resources that we need to live well, and […]

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/covid-19-resources-digital-literacy-during-social-distancing/

COVID-19 Resources: Pittsburgh Job, Business, and Nonprofit Resources

COVID-19 business closures will have a short- and long-term impact on Pittsburghers’ economic well-being. Fortunately, Pittsburgh has a robust network of organizations that support workers and small businesses, and many, including Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, are offering the remote services described below. Job Seekers Resumes, Mock Interviews, and Skills Updates If you are working on […]

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/covid-19-resources-pittsburgh-job-business-and-nonprofit-resources/

COVID-19 Resources: How Adults Can Stay Active and Connected

Kids don’t have to have all the fun! Whether you’re getting stir crazy and want to explore somewhere new, miss your local hangouts, or just need ways to stay active on your own, check out these free interactive online resources. Educational Ready to write that great American novel? Travel to Space? Freshen up those research […]

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/covid-19-resources-how-adults-can-stay-active-and-connected/

Voting 2020: Mail-In Ballots

NOTE: The Primary Election has been moved to June 2. The last day to register to vote is May 18. For more information, visit the VotesPA Upcoming Election website. Voting by mail is now an option in Pennsylvania. It’s an easy, convenient and secure way to cast your ballot. Apply online by April 21. You’ll receive a ballot in the mail. Mark your ballot and […]

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/voting-2020-mail-in-ballots/

Creativebug—You’re more creative than you think!

Unleash your creativity with Creativebug. With a library card and email address, you can start taking crafting classes right in your home! Material lists for each class are provided, but if you don’t have the exact materials listed get creative and make do with the materials you already have at home. Not sure where to […]

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/creativebug-youre-more-creative-than-you-think/

Spring is here! How to put those CLP Seed Swap goodies to use

So you made it to our annual Seed Swap, and now you’re practicing self-isolation and social distancing at home? What an amazing opportunity to put those seeds to use! Spring is officially upon us and now is the perfect time to get those early, cool season crops sown in your veggie bed. Peas, spinach, lettuces […]

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/spring-is-here-how-to-put-those-clp-seed-swap-goodies-to-use/

Stay In and Read!

Okay, so school, work, events, and just about everything else is closed, and we’re all looking at spending a lot of time at home. What do we do now? Stay In and Read! This won’t surprise anyone, but we think this is a great chance to catch up on your reading. Sure, there are always Good Reasons to keep reading – reading […]

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How to Access Ancestry.com’s Library Edition from Home

Now that we all have some time at home, how about starting on those projects you’ve always said you were going to work on? Projects like researching your family history? Hmm? To help you out with that resolution, we’re happy to report that Ancestry.com’s Library Edition will be available from home, for free, for all Allegheny County library […]

https://www.carnegielibrary.org/how-to-access-ancestry-coms-library-edition-from-home/