Xante Day in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh City Council honors Xante, a “special dog with an important mission.” Read more about guide dogs and The Seeing Eye in Mom’s Best Friend by local author Sally Alexander.
View ArticlePolar Bears: The Coolest Animals on the Planet
Our friends from the Pittsburgh Zoo and the Sierra Club Endangered Species Action Team are stopping by on Sunday, March 27at 2:00 to teach us about polar bears. Meet a furry guest, and learn how you...
View ArticleRally at the Library!
Please join us as we kick off something exciting at the library. Come and enjoy: • Creative ways to tell your own library story – something for the whole family • Details about the upcoming “Our...
View ArticleOur Library, Our Future
Thank you to everyone who came to our sunny, energetic rally this morning to celebrate the start of the Our Library, Our Future initiative. Library supporters made colorful banners, expressing their...
View ArticleThe Seige at Hogwarts 7-30-11
The Library’s Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is under seige! Dress as your favorite character from the Harry Potter series and help defeat the diabolical dementors and Death Eaters. Your...
View ArticleChinese New Year Celebration
According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2012 is the Year of the Dragon, a mythical creature revered as a symbol of good fortune and intense power. Help us celebrate the Chinese New Year with games, art...
View ArticleAround the World in Eighty Days
If you’re going to see Around the World in 80 Days at the Pittsburgh Public Theater, stop by the library and get the book by Jules Verne, too. And read about the local journalist and adventurer who...
View ArticleJoe Magarac stories with Alan Irvine
You’ve heard of Paul Bunyan, but have you heard tales of legendary Pittsburgh super steelworker Joe Magarac? Join us on April 14 when local storyteller Alan Irvine will be sharing stories of Joe in...
View ArticleStoryteller Alan Irvine
Storyteller Alan Irvine told stories of Joe Magarac for Iron and Steel Community Day yesterday. Click here for more great library programs!
View ArticleBook Fiesta!
El Dia de los Niños/El Dia de los Libros = Children’s Day/Book Day Create your own piñata, dance, listen to music, and enjoy some great books in English and Spanish. Today at 3:00. Snacks will be...
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