Library Welcome Centers

We continue the Library’s tradition of welcoming immigrants, visitors, and newcomers to Pittsburgh. Our staff listen to your needs and connect you to language learning, citizenship resources and more.

Staff Picks

Rita Main (Oakland)

Graphic Reads for English Learners

Graphic novels and graphic nonfiction are great choices for adult English learners. Readers who would ordinarily struggle to grasp the text's meaning can often understand a story that's accompanied by illustrations and photographs. Let's Read English participants enjoyed many of these titles.

Briana Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

Refugee Experiences: Books for Children

With courage and compassion, these books tell the stories of children forced to leave home.

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Online Language Learning

Books & DVDs in Other Languages