Press Room

Mental Health & Wellness Lecture Series Begins at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
September 25, 2008: Area residents can learn about a variety of topics that impact their personal health through a series of free programs at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main, in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational Science Institute,

Gourmet Sampler Kicks Off Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – South Side’s 100th Anniversary in the Community
September 24, 2008: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – South Side will host its annual A Taste of the South Side: Gourmet Sampler on Friday, October 3 at 7 pm.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh receives Challenge Grant from R.K. Mellon Foundation
September 10, 2008: One million dollar challenge aimed to help Library reach final $55M goal.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Hill District Prepares for New Home Saturday
September 8, 2008: September 13 marks last day of service at Dinwiddie Street location.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Makes Digital History
September 2, 2008: National grant takes "Iron and Steel" into the modern age.

Teens Do Battle at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh!
August 15, 2008: Online video game tournament pits CLP against North Carolina Library

Carnegie Library Introduces Oral Histories of Pittsburgh
August 12, 2008: Series of interviews illuminate the region’s rich history.

Extreme Temperatures Force Four Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Locations to Close Temporarily
July 18, 2008: Pittsburgh's heat wave and high humidity level is forcing four Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) locations that lack air conditioning to cancel scheduled programs and close temporarily.

Teen Video Contest Gives Pittsburgh a Taste of Hollywood
July 9, 2008: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh rolls out the red carpet for young movie directors.

2008 Laura Bush 21st Century Grant Awarded to Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
July 8, 2008: CLP only public library in Pennsylvania to receive prestigious grant.

CLP’s Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped named Network Library of the Year
June 27, 2008: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH) has been named Network Library of the Year by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Elects Board of Trustees Members
June 20, 2008: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Board of Trustees announces the appointment of five new members.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Honors Young Artists
June 11, 2008: Winners of Library’s Annual Ralph Munn Creative Writing Contest and High School Photo Contest Announced.

Carnegie Library preserves the history of the local steel industry ...
"The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has embarked on a unique project to digitally preserve the fragile history of the local steel and iron industry."
Pop City
September 10, 2008

Carnegie Library launches homelessness resource Web page
"The Carnegie Library has launched a housing and homelessness resource page on its Web site, timed to coincide with a "sleep-in" that advocates are holding in October to raise awareness and funds for those deprived of basic needs."
Pittsburgh City Paper
September 4, 2008

Carnegie to put history of steel industry online
Grant will allow library to digitize its historic archives
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Wednesday, September 03, 2008

New library will be a beacon in Hill District
"The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh gave the public a sneak preview of its new Hill District library yesterday, the first to be built new since 1980 in Sheraden. It is under construction at Centre Avenue and Kirkpatrick Street and scheduled to open Oct. 25."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
August 28, 2008

Carnegie Library Branch To Open In Hill District
"Community leaders are thrilled the Carnegie Library chose to build its first branch in almost 30 years in the heart of the Hill District."
KDKA
August 27, 2008

New Library Coming To The Hill District, $3.15 Million Facility To Open In October
"Continued investment is one of the things that we're trying to encourage," said Evan Frazier of the Hill House Association. "This new library is so significant, particularly the location that it's in. It's right in the heart of the community."
WTAE
August 27, 2008