Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
In the News 2012

Carnegie Library to run Pa.'s cassette program for blind
"The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is now the sole operator of the state program providing books on audiocassette for the visually impaired across Pennsylvania."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 14, 2012

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Annual Staff Art Show
"We're delighted to feature this wonderful profile by Beth Lawry, the Customer Services Manager at the Main Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, who launched a Staff Art Show six years ago."
The Library as Incubator Project
May 10, 2012

'Where the Wild Things Are' author Maurice Sendak dies
"'It is a sad day for children's literature with the passing of Maurice Sendak,' said Georgene DeFilippo, youth services coordinator for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. 'Through his Caldecott Award-winning "Where the Wild Things Are," Maurice created a fantasy world for children, where it was OK to use your imagination and create a world where they were king.'"
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 8, 2012

Book Review: 'The List' counts the ways social labels hurt teens
Read Annica Stivers' (CLP - West End) latest book review.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 8, 2012

Mary Frances Cooper (Speaking Volumes)
"Mary Frances Cooper, President and Director of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, loves the heft and texture of a good book. But, as she tells Speaking Volumes, Cooper also sees a bright future for libraries and readers through digital publishing."
Essential Public Radio
May 7, 2012

Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh Seeks Public Input On Future Plans
"The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is reaching out to the community for suggestions on a five-year plan for the library by holding the second in a series of workshops to help frame the path for the future."
Essential Public Radio
May 7, 2012

Iron and steel heritage gets digitized
"At the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, the history of the steel and iron industry in Western Pennsylvania has collided with the digital age."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/Pittsburgh Press
May 2, 2012

Short List: April 26 - May 2
"Wed., May 2 – Words: Two of Pittsburgh's top resident novelists meet for a joint reading tonight at the Carnegie Library's Oakland branch, as Writers LIVE @ CLP Main hosts Stewart O'Nan and Jane McCafferty."
Pittsburgh City Paper
April 25, 2012

Metro Briefs April 26
"Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will hold its 2012 Ralph Munn Creative Writing Contest for teens."
The Jewish Chronicle
April 25, 2012

Carnegie Library Brings Pittsburgh's Industrial Past into the Internet Age
"Picture a team of librarians, poring through now-antiquated card catalogs and skimming through seldom-used stacks. They're looking for specific documents: pictures, books, trade catalogs, maps, anything that helps define the metals industries that dominated Pittsburgh for the better part of the city's history."
Essential Public Radio
April 4, 2012

Seed and Story Library Comes to Lawrenceville
"Starting in May, southwestern Pennsylvanians can 'borrow' local seeds from the Lawrenceville branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, with the hope that gardeners will then return harvested seeds in the fall for use the following spring."
Essential Public Radio
April 18, 2012

Historic steel, iron, coal documents now online
"Carnegie Library is unveiling the Pittsburgh Iron and Steel Heritage Collection -- a large digital archive of historic documents related to the city's steel, iron and coal production industries."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 14, 2012

Carnegie Library releases Iron and Steel Heritage Collection
"The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has opened a digital archive that will let Internet users worldwide view more than a half million pages of historical documents about the city's iron and steel heritage."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
April 13, 2012

3 Poems By… Poetry Discussion at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
"3 Poems By, now in its 5th year and going strong, is a unique model for poetry programming in public libraries of all sizes."
The Library as Incubator Project
April 12, 2012

Book review: 'The Book of Blood and Shadow' combines myth, mystery and teen angst
Read Janina Kvedaras' (CLP - Main) latest book review.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 10, 2012

Urban gardening program at Lawrenceville library
"Starting in May, city residents will be able to get seeds and information about urban gardening through the Pittsburgh Seed and Story Library at the Lawrenceville branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
April 9, 2012

What to do Tonight: Head to Carnegie Library to hear up-and-coming author and Greensburg native Stephen Dau
"Mr. Dau, who is originally from Western Pennsylvania, worked for 10 years in postwar reconstruction in Eastern Europe and Bosnia before focusing on his writing. He now lives in Brussels, but he returns tonight to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh as part of 'the Writers LIVE @ CLP - Main, a series of free live appearances from nationally acclaimed authors and promising up-and-comers with personal or literary connections to Pittsburgh.'"
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 28, 2012

Bound in History, Go inside the William R. Oliver Special Collections Room at the Carnegie Library
"Pittsburgh's greatest treasure chest is tucked into a corner of the Carnegie Library's flagship branch in Oakland. The William R. Oliver Special Collections Room is home to some of the most important pieces of western Pennsylvania history as well as a wide range of other rarities - from early editions of Charles Dickens' works to 80-year-old Disney film cels."
Pittsburgh Magazine
April 2012

Shelf Life: Behind Pump Pain
"For a deeper understanding of the history of the oil industry and the market forces that set oil -- and gasoline -- prices, turn to these titles, selected especially for A Page of Books readers by manager Karen Rossi and her staff at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Downtown & Business branch."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
March 25, 2012

What's new at the Carnegie Library?
"Check out these new business books at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Downtown & Business."
Pittsburgh Business Times
March 23, 2012

Pittsburgh coffee shops welcome those seeking Wi-Fi access
"Coffee shops aren't the only places Internet bargain hunters are running to save a buck. Public libraries also are becoming hot spots."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
March 23, 2012

Carnegie Library board has open meeting
"Janet Jai waited until the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh board held its first public meeting Thursday to hand-deliver her donation to the system."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
March 23, 2012

'Hunger' anticipation party set in Oakland
"The main branch of the Carnegie Library in Oakland will give fans an early taste of the 'The Hunger Games.'"
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
March 19, 2012

Library plans Hunger Games party
"So you cannot or do not want to see "The Hunger Games" at 12:01 or 12:04 or 12:06 a.m. on Friday. The Carnegie Library is celebrating the release with what it's calling a 'Night in Panem.'"
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 18, 2012

Corey Wittig | Movers & Shakers 2012 - Innovators
"When parents of school-age children in Pittsburgh were growing up, there were certainly no digital teen librarians around to help get things done. A year ago, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) didn't have one either. Now, Corey Wittig is working to make the grant-funded position his own, although he doesn't lack for projects. The results of his first year-'figuring it out'-have been impressive."
Library Journal
March 13, 2012

Book reviews: Animals bring home many a book's message
Read Michael Balkenhol's (CLP - Hazelwood) latest book review!
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 13, 2012

U.S. diplomat discusses Sudan in meetings here
"For lunch, he met up at the Carnegie Library's Hill District branch with members of the Sudanese diaspora who live in Pittsburgh."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 13, 2012

Pittsburgh arts groups ended year in the red
"'We are really pleased to be starting the year on better financial footing than we have in many years, but there is still a lot of work to do,' said Karlyn Voss, director of external and governmental affairs for the Carnegie Library."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
March 12, 2012

Carnegie Library earns good rating in national study
"Saw 5th-highest usage increase among 15 cities."
Pittsburgh Press
March 8, 2012

Corey Wittig Digital learning developer, teen mentor, future-proofing the library
"Some teens are naturally drawn to libraries. For others, the stacks rank somewhere between the dentist chair and principal's office on their list of favorite destinations. Corey Wittig hopes to change that. He's hard at work crafting a digital learning curriculum at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh."
Sprout Fund
March 2012

Get up to speed with zines
"'Zines are relatively new,' said Melissa McKenna, a librarian on the first floor of the Carnegie, not far from where the zines are kept, 'Public libraries and universities having collections of them and using them for research is very up and coming. This is one of our newer collections.'"
Pittsburgh Press
March 1, 2012

What should be the next Seuss movie?
"Lisa Dennis, coordinator of children's collections at the Carnegie Library in Oakland, has resisted seeing the Seuss movies but notes, 'The one I want to see is 'The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins,'..."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 1, 2012

An artful storyteller
"One man's story is on the panels of the basement of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's West End branch."
Pittsburgh Press
February 29, 2012

Carnegie Library board developing five-year strategic plan
"The board of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh intends to approve in October a five-year strategic plan to guide the future of the system, library officials announced today."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
February 29, 2012

Library officials want something spectacular here
"Mary Frances Cooper, director, Carnegie Library, wants 'something spectacular and eye catchin'" when plans are finalized to build a new building which will merge the Carrick and Knoxville branches."
South Pittsburgh Reporter
February 28, 2012

'One Dog and His Boy' and more dog tales to enjoy
Read Jeanne Nikolaison's (CLP - Knoxville's latest book review!
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
February 28, 2012

Walkabout: Neighborhoods may grow more healthy from urban farming
"At a small presentation Saturday at the Carnegie Library in Homewood, he (Keith Bey) spoke about the woeful look of neglect that wards off investment as the "before" picture. The "after" imagery is lot after lot and row upon row of bright green corn fronds, tomatoes bursting red and orange, shiny peppers, clusters of beans, thick bunches of greens and cucumber vines."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
February 28, 2012

Shelf Life: Counting the Days
"The upcoming Feb. 29 -- and the ancient Mayans' supposed prediction that the world will end before leap-year 2012 can -- illustrate calendars' importance."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
February 26, 2012

Clubs join to nurture reading
"Ms. Amos is one of many dedicated volunteers who organize an annual Celebration of Reading for the United Black Book Clubs of Pittsburgh. This umbrella organization of librarians, readers and book clubs is a grass-roots initiative that was officially formed in 2004. Many of the book clubs meet at the Carnegie Library in Homewood. Names of the groups include Caribbean Book Club of Pittsburgh, The Circle of Friends and R.E.A.L., which stands for Reading, Entertainment and Laughter."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
February 22, 2012

Carnegie Library wants public input on five-year plan
"The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is asking for public comment on Saturday to help it develop a five-year plan addressing the future of libraries, funding and connecting with the community."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
February 22, 2012

Storytime Extended
"Today was a normal day at the West End branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, but it was on a day that wasn't normal. The West End library-closed on Mondays since 2003 and closed on Fridays for all of its recent history- will now be open Monday through Saturday, thanks in part to financing made possible by a special real estate levy approved by city voters in November."
Pittsburgh Press (online afternoon edition of the Post-Gazette)
February 20, 2012

Library to Work on Strategic Plan
"This week, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will be holding the first of several meetings to gather community input on a strategic plan for the next five years."
Essential Public Radio
February 21, 2012

After Hours @ The Library party held at Carnegie
"Inside the doorway of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, a security guard kept a close eye on the sell-out crowd of 450 that had checked in for a let-your-hair-down cocktail hour, where, halfway through the festivities, it appeared as though everyone was still on good behavior."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
February 12, 2012

Author Walter Dean Myers is passionate about the benefits of parents reading to children
"In his new role, Mr. Myers, 74, of Jersey City, N.J., will visit schools and libraries nationwide for the next two years to talk about reading and literacy. He appears Sunday at Hill House with his 37-year-old son, Christopher, an artist who lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., and has illustrated many of his father's books."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
February 08, 2012

August Wilson Guidebook Book Signing at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Hill District
"In honor of Black History Month, the Squirrel Hill and Hill District branches of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh are hosting book talks and author's signing for August Wilson: Pittsburgh Places in His Life and Plays."
Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation
February 03, 2012

Employment Guide: Don't be afraid to move post-graduation
"Wes Roberts, a senior librarian in the Job & Career Education Center of the Carnegie Library, said that the library offers many means of assistance to job-hunters, and not only books and audio or visual resources."
The Pitt News
January 31, 2012

Library patrons check out a little tech support
"In the wake of a holiday season when the percentage of Americans owning e-reader devices nearly doubled, librarians and staff are spending hours each week teaching patrons how to use their new gadgets or even learning how to use the devices themselves."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
January 26, 2012

Pittsburgh among top 10 most literate cities
"Pittsburgh ranks No. 3 in the country in its library resources, No. 6 in magazines, No. 7 for newspaper publishing and tied for No. 5 in number of booksellers, according to Dr. Mark McLaughlin, associate vice president at Central Connecticut State University, in an email. Pittsburgh is of course home to the world-renowned Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh."
Pittsburgh Business Times
January 25, 2012

Person of interest: Mary Frances Cooper, new director of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
"Mary Frances Cooper officially took over as president and director of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh on Jan. 1. The Downtown resident had been deputy director at the library for four years, but has vast experience working at other urban libraries, such as the New York Public Library, Minneapolis Public Library and the Louisville Free Public Library in Kentucky. Among her biggest challenges, Ms. Cooper faces the constant adaptation of new technologies to keep libraries vital as well as building sustainable funding."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 29, 2012

Shelf Life: Monarch's Milestone
"Gain insight into what's behind all the hoopla -- the origins, development, status and future of the British monarchy and its influence on America and its government -- from these titles selected especially for A Page of Books readers by manager Karen Rossi and her staff at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Downtown & Business branch."
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
January 29, 2012

The New Normal: Annual Library Budgets Survey 2012
"Library Journal's annual budget survey reveals that many public libraries are, at best, furiously treading water."
Library Journal
January 16, 2012

Saturday Poem / Summer Vacation 1993
"Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Sunday Poetry & Reading Series. The free readings, which feature academic, experimental and spoken-word Pittsburgh poets and writers, are held on the third Sunday of each month."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 14, 2012

10 Impressive People Who Educated Themselves With Only a Library Card
"Whether they read their way to education at a public library or in their own homes, there have been some pretty well-known names who have used books to expand their minds. Many have gone on to be writers, political leaders, and businesspeople, and while you might not know every name on this list, their stories will certainly convince you that a library card in the hands of a determined learner is a very powerful thing indeed."
January 2, 2012

12 for 2012: A dozen things you can do to make your life more meaningful
"MARCH: Turn spring cleaning into a book giveaway. Not only will it clear out your house, but also it will put some good reads back into circulation. Go through your shelves in search of volumes you'll never look at again and donate to the library. The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, for one, will accept used books in good condition."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
January 2, 2012