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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.

Pittsburgh Ready Literacy Workshop: Every Child Ready to Read

Virtual

Gain ideas for incorporating early learning strategies and supports into daily interactions with children. Discuss and learn about the life-long impact of developing early literacy skills. This session is presented on Zoom. Attendees will receive 1 hour of PQAS credit. Register here to attend

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.

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

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.

Postponed Book Excerpts We Should Read, Talk About and Act On: The Gift of Our Wounds

Virtual

Join JCC's Center for Loving Kindness, the Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's CivicCLP for a Zoom conversation based on book excerpts that can impact how we move towards reconciliation as a community and as individuals. No need to read the book; we will share excerpts and guide discussion.

PMC Shares Workshop: Veterans Court

Virtual

Many PA Counties have various problem-solving courts, such as Veterans Court, which is focused on serving Veterans who may be struggling with addiction/substance abuse, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, homelessness, reintegration, or other issues. This informational program will discuss the importance of this court and the support opportunities it offers to help Veterans … Continued

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