Love Your Library
It’s clear that Allegheny County residents do indeed Love Their Libraries! This past September’s Love Your Library campaign, a joint effort of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) and the Allegheny County Library Association (ACLA), was a tremendous success. With the generous support of the Jack Buncher Foundation, 46 Allegheny County libraries collectively raised $530,910 during […]
A Quiet Crisis: Libraries in Allegheny County … 25 Years Later
December 13, 2016 In 1991, Frank Lucchino, then Controller of Allegheny County, issued a special report – “A Quiet Crisis: Libraries in Allegheny County.” This nearly 100-page report offered an in-depth discussion on the state of the libraries in Allegheny County and the problems each of the independent institutions faced.
Carnegie Council Forges Historic Agreement to Ensure Library’s Long Term Viability
At its December 12 meeting Carnegie Council voted to forge a 20-year contract with the Andrew Carnegie Free Library. The vote was unanimous. The contract gives the Library stable and appropriate funding for the next 20 years, essentially making the Library viable for the first time in its 115-year history.
Backpacks to Help Caregivers
Originally posted in PGH AVE WEST, Sept-Oct 2016 Caring for a loved one is one of the most important responsibilities and privileges a person could have. Especially when a loved one has become aged or dependent on assistance. In an effort to help families care for their loved ones at home, the Allegheny County Department […]
Find hope in your local library
Originally posted on the Post Gazette Op-Ed, January 10, 2017, written by Marilyn Jenkins. As we gear up to confront the new challenges of 2017, it’s all too easy to focus on what needs to be fixed, rather than what is working well. It’s been 25 years since Frank Lucchino, then Allegheny County controller, issued […]
Welcoming Week
Momentum is building in the welcoming movement as more communities across the United States and the world are recognizing that immigrants and refugees make us stronger economically, socially, and culturally. In 2015, Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh became two of 40 early acceptors, having signed on to the Building Welcoming Communities Campaign. This […]
Libraries and Education
Today’s libraries have transformed into sophisticated learning environments, offering educational opportunities for all ages.
ACLA – Active in the Legislative Process
ACLA has been actively engaging with State elected officials over the past several months in Harrisburg as well as here in the County.
Love Your Library Month
This September, libraries across Allegheny County are inviting residents to show their love!
Millvale Community Library Gets Connected
Welcome to the Millvale Community Library – the newest Member of the Allegheny County Library Association.