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Summer Reading is in full swing for all of the Carnegie Library locations, including the Pop-up library in Allentown, 1206 Arlington Avenue. Open to readers of all ages, pre-school through adult, “Dig into Reading” is an excuse to read this...

The city is gearing up for another action-packed summer. Free copies of the 2013 Citiparks Summer Magazine are now available at various locations throughout the City, providing easy information on the City’s 2013 schedule of summer events such as c...

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Knoxville branch is digging up fun this summer with programs and reading incentives for children of all ages. Research proves children who do not read over the summer can lose up to two months of essential liter...

Parents of children entering kindergarten for the 2013-2014 school year are invited to a special ‘Welcome to Arlington’ kindergarten transition event Wednesday, June 5 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Pittsburgh Arlington PreK-2 school, 2429 Charcot Street...

Programs for people of all ages continue at CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street. Book Buzz : A Book Discussion With a Twist is slated for Tuesday, May 21 at 6 p.m. They’ll will be discussing the graphic novel, Jimmy Corrigan, the Smartest...

The May 8 general membership meeting of Carrick Community Council (CCC) featured an update on the only city-county partnership in Allegheny County: Economic Development South (EDS). The EDS is the nonprofit, community development corporation for...

“We’re here. We’re here to stay. And, we’re here to help you.” That’s what Nic Jaramillo had to say about the Hilltop Computer Center (HCC), located at 500 Brownsville Road in Mount...

Join the Allentown Pop-up Library staff, volunteers with AmeriCorps KEYS, the Brashear Association and community members as they clean-up the Allentown Community Garden on Wednesday, June 5. They will be at the corner of Industry Street and...

On May 7-9, 14 and 15, there will be the final round of public meetings for OpenspacePGH, the city’s Open Space, Parks, and Recreation Plan and one of the initial components of PlanPGH, the City’s first Comprehensive Plan. These will be five...

Representatives from Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) held a community workshop meeting at Temple Baptist Church on Saturday morning, to discuss with area residents progress on its proposed capital campaign project along Brownsville Road. By the...

Children ages 8 to 11 are welcome to come to the Knoxville Libary to create arts and crafts projects each Wednesday evening from 5:30-7 p.m. through May 22. The Library will supply the space and materials while the kids will supply the imagination...

Mount Oliver Mayor James Cassidy kept his swearing-in skills sharp by administering the oath of office twice during the April 15 council meeting: to the new Acting Chief, Sergeant Matt Juzwick, and to new council member Vanessa Talley. The vote to...

Creative teens with a passion for writing can express themselves through Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s 2013 Ralph Munn Creative Writing Contest. Open to all high school students (grades 9 through 12) in Allegheny County, the contest is an...

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, South Side, is featuring activities for kids and adults throughout April. Imagination Builders takes place on Mondays through April 29 from 3 - 5 p.m. Building blocks are more than just fun toys - they are a valuable...

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh customers will now have greater access to programs, computers, materials and facilities. Beginning the week of April 14, most Pittsburgh library locations will have expanded hours, opening more evenings, and, for the...

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is holding a meeting to provide updates and discussion on the potential new library along Brownsville Road. The meeting, on Saturday, April 27, from 10-11:30 a.m. at Temple Baptist Church, 743 Brownsville Road, will...

Beginning the week of April 14, all of The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh neighborhood locations will be increasing their hours of operation. The Mount Washington branch, 315 Grandview Avenue, will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from...

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Friends of the Carrick Library will hold a week-long book sale April 22-27. Adult, teen and children’s material will be priced to sell. The sale will begin at 10 a.m. every day and extend to 4:30 p.m. on Monday,...

Parents of children entering kindergarten for the 2013-2014 school year are invited to a special parent ‘Welcome Center’ on Monday, April 15 from 8:15-9:15 a.m. or from 1:30-3 p.m. at Pittsburgh Arlington PreK-2 school at 2429 Charcot Street....

Celebrate spring with storytimes at the Knoxville Library this month. Family Storytimes, for children ages 2-5 with an adult begin on Thursday, April 11 at 2 p.m. These 30 – 40 minute programs are based on early learning standards for children and...

Those who want to find out more about their credit are welcome to come to the Money Smart Series presented by credit counselors from Advantage Credit Counseling Services at the Carrick location of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, 1811 Brownsville...

The distribution of the printed copies of the latest revision of the South Side Neighborhood Plan highlighted the latest meeting of the South Side Planning Forum on Tuesday, March 12. Tracy Myers from the Neighborhood Plan update committee explained...

The Friends of the Carnegie Library--Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, will hold a Used Book Bag Sale on Saturday, March 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call the library at 412-381-3380....

In an effort to recognize outstanding and deserving community members who demonstrate a commitment to further library services, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is seeking nominations for its 2013 Community Advocate Award. The award, which is...