Spotlight on Social Work Student Fellows 2023-2024, Part 3
As we reflect on the joys and challenges of 2023 and move forward into a new year brimming with promise, I am so inspired by the work of our Library Social Work Fellows. Each of the students featured below has been passionately dedicated to serving our communities this year. Throughout the county, at libraries big […]
Love Your Library campaign provides another record-breaking year for Allegheny County Libraries during September with $1.31 Million raised
The Jack Buncher Foundation provides match to support literacy and learning Pittsburgh, PA – December 4, 2023 The Allegheny County Library Association (ACLA) and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) announced today that during September’s annual Love Your Library campaign, the 46 library systems in Allegheny County raised a record-breaking $1.31 million in charitable contributions, more […]
A Word From Our CEO, Amy Anderson: Year Two in Review
As 2023 comes to a close, I am so happy with the work that ACLA and our libraries have done to make the library experience a great one for all. From our new online catalog that, among many great features, helps make our “library of things” stand out and be more visible to the community, […]
A Word From Our CEO, Amy Anderson: Libraries are here to support students going back to school
There are three words that produce a wide variety of emotions this time of year: back to school. While those words might bring sadness into the hearts of some and joy to others, the Allegheny County Library Association want you to know that we have your back, no matter how you feel! Our public libraries […]
2023 Children’s Choice Award Winners
Libraries and schools partner to celebrate and promote reading The Children’s Choice Awards (CCA) hosted annually by the Allegheny County Library Association (ACLA) and the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) celebrates reading and encourages school and public library collaboration. This year’s culminating event returned in-person following three years of either cancelled or virtual programs due to […]
ACLA CEO Amy Anderson discusses the controversial topic of book banning on Talk Pittsburgh
Talk Pittsburgh host Heather Abraham sat down with Ann Marie Schiavone, J.D., of Duquesne University School of Law, and Amy Anderson, of Allegheny County Library Association, to discuss the controversial topic of book banning. “From the library’s perspective, we are tasked with giving information and materials for everyone in our communities,” Amy said. “We want […]
National Library Week 2023
ACLA encourages all community members to visit the library during National Library Week, April 23-29, to explore all they have to offer. Most people know about the wealth of stories available at the library, from picture books and large print to audiobooks and ebooks. But there’s so much more to the story of libraries. Libraries are […]
Celebrating the Bookmobile on National Library Outreach Day
National Library Outreach Day (formerly National Bookmobile Day) celebrates library outreach and the dedicated library professionals who are meeting their patrons where they are. ACLA Mobile Services is on the road every day, providing support services to enhance and expand the rich library resources available in Allegheny County. Mobile Services offers much of what a […]
ACLA Libraries are Supported by the PA General Assembly
At the Allegheny County Library Association, we envision a healthy, engaged, and thriving community supported by libraries that welcome, inspire, educate, and provide equal opportunities to all residents of Allegheny County. The legislative grants we have received over the years demonstrate this dedication to improving library service to our communities and we could not be […]
Spotlight on Social Work Student Fellows 2023-2024, Part 2
It’s been a busy time for our Fellows! Megan has been promoting community health in Homestead; most recently by offering personal wellness groups for adults and hosting a special story time event encouraging our smallest patrons to take good care of their teeth! Selina assisted CLP East Liberty toward their goal of being a welcoming […]