Libraries offer new materials to assist caregivers
Written by Gary Rotstein – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Libraries are full of books, magazines, music, computers and more — and now the “more” includes some special educational help for family caregivers.
Spotlight On: Whitehall Public Library
Written by Jocelyn Codner, Research Assistant – Vibrant Pittsburgh Vibrant Pittsburgh had the great pleasure of recently visiting with Paula Kelly, Director of the Whitehall Public Library, as part of our mission to familiarize ourselves with the wonderful work local organizations are doing to welcome and support Pittsburgh’s immigrant and refugee populations.
Legislative Update – Pennsylvania 2017-2018 Budget
Legislative update – Pennsylvania 2017-2018 Budget
Librarians as STEM Educators Reunion
In early April the Librarians as STEM Educators grant participants met at ASSET STEM Education for an informal reunion. The formal professional development program ended in March 2016. Since then the participants have incorporated inquiry-based learning in library programming and extended the reach of library STEM programming to schools and families. Some of the participants have spent the last […]
Immigration Journeys: Old and New
The Allegheny County Library Association (ACLA) hosted two public events in April entitled “Immigration Journeys: Old and New,” which showcased the immigration stories of five Pittsburgh-based refugees and five long-time residents. The program was geared towards promoting a greater understanding and acceptance for refugees and immigrants and a celebration of diverse cultures.
2017 Keystone Grants Awarded
Governor Wolf announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Education has awarded Keystone Grants to 27 Pennsylvania libraries – including 5 in Allegheny County – providing more than $5.9 million in funding for libraries from the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund.
South Hills Events to Highlight Stories of Local Immigrants
Written by Jim Spezialetti – Pittsburgh Tribune Review – Monday, March 27, 2017 Read more here. Whitehall Public Library will hold the first of two Allegheny County Library Association events that celebrate immigration experiences in the region. “Immigration Journeys: Old and New” will feature 10 short videos by South Hills residents who highlight their own […]
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.