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.
Library Night with the Washington Wild Things
Register for Library Night with the Washington Wild Things on Wednesday, August 10 at CONSOL Energy Park! The Wild Things will be playing the Lake Erie Crushers that evening. For more information regarding ticket prices, download the Library Night Order Form below. [btn text=”Library Night Order Form” link=”https://aclalibraries.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Library-Night-Order-Form.pdf” tcolor=”#ffffff” thovercolor=”#ffffff” size=”large” font=”h1-family” icon=”icon-baseball” target=”true”]
Wigle inviting food writers to Pittsburgh for ‘raucous, literary’ event
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Keeping Pittsburgh out front (ACLA libraries participate in Remake Learning Days) 05-08-2016
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