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Pittsburgh Ready Literacy Workshop: Race, Reading and Young Children

Virtual

An interactive introduction to the importance of racial representation in children’s literature. Participants will learn to identify books that can encourage positive racial identity development for children of color. Presented on Zoom. Attendees will receive 1 hour of PQAS credit. Register here.

Beginning Genealogy

Virtual

Interested in researching your family’s history? Join us to learn how to get started, what questions to ask, and which resources the library has for you. Registration is required. This program will be offered virtually on Zoom. Register here.

Virtual Tour: Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum

Virtual

You can only be born in one place -- take a virtual tour of Andrew Carnegie’s humble birthplace in Dunfermline, Scotland. January in Scotland includes Burns Night and we will consider Carnegie’s own motto, taken from Burns, “thine own reproach alone do fear” as we explore his story from poverty to philanthropy. Registration is required. … Continued

Digitization Basics for Family Collections

Virtual

Thinking about digitizing family photos, letters and other items? Join us to learn the best way to plan your project and what to consider when you do sit down at the computer. Registration is required. This program will be offered virtually on Zoom. Register here to attend online.

Introduction to Ancestry.com

Virtual

Ancestry.com is the world’s largest genealogy research site. Join us to learn search strategies and tips for finding the records you want out of the millions on the site. Ancestry.com is available for free in all Allegheny County libraries. Registration is required. This program will be offered virtually on Zoom. Register here to attend online.

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