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Teen girl in white dress and face mask stand in front of a glowing "American Idol" sign

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 … Continued

Person sitting on floor looking at a laptop on a coffee table.

Chat With the Library

The Library is always developing new ways for people to engage with us; in addition to our in-person, telephone and email reference request options, you can also speak directly with … Continued

Cheryl next to a 3-D printer in the Library

Cheryl’s Story

After my children had grown, I began looking for a second career and took several free classes at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Job and Career Education Center. I fell in … Continued

Emmai Alaquiva sitting in front of a blue door holding a book

Emmai’s Story

“So…,” Emmai Alaquiva says, pausing for a moment. “Being homeless.” You’d never know it now. The guy with the title of CEO of YaMomzHouse multimedia studios. The one in the photo wearing the tux, … Continued

Mom and dad sit with toddler girl in the children's section of the library.

Rae’s Story

“I feel we are better parents.” With mom and dad by her side, two-year-old Rae sings, claps her hands and stamps her feet during Friday storytimes at CLP – Allegheny. … Continued

2018 Teen Advocate of the Year Jeremiah Fielder stands on the front steps of the CLP - West End library

Jeremiah’s Story

“When I was in the third grade, we moved to a house that was right across the street from the Library’s West End branch. And my mom would force me … Continued

Parent with child playing in children's room at CLP-East Liberty.

Free Family Fun

When you think of a library, you typically picture people quietly reading and librarians shushing whenever their volume reaches a disruptive level. But that’s not the scene at Family PlayShop … Continued