Student Library Cards for All
Students with access to the public library are more likely to succeed in school, develop a lifelong love of reading and continue to use the library into adulthood. However, not every student has a library card. To remove barriers, the Allegheny County Library Association is proud to announce that in the last 4.5 years more […]
Books & Beyond on Pittsburgh Today Live: How local libraries are helping kids everywhere get prepared for kindergarten
Children start kindergarten at age five; however, learning begins at birth and parents are the child’s first teacher. This is as simple as reading, talking, singing and playing with a child. These efforts can have lasting effects and a positive impact on a child’s future education. However, parents do not have to be alone in […]
Spotlight on Social Work Student Fellows 2024-2025, Part 4
This month ACLA Community Support Services recognizes Sam, Tamyah, and Devontae. Each of these Fellows is serving the community at a different branch of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. You can find Devontae at the Downtown and Business Library branch, Tamyah in the Hill District, and Sam in Knoxville. All three students are finishing BASW degrees […]
Books & Beyond on Pittsburgh Today Live: Allegheny County libraries find success with Talent Bank program
Campaign focused on diversify leadership boards and committees at local libraries The Allegheny County Library Association (ACLA) is celebrating the continued success of its The Talent Bank – a resource that has helped local libraries acquire the interest and talents of community members to serve in leadership positions. Since the inception of the program in […]
Allegheny County’s Love Your Library Campaign Shatters Records with $1.71 Million Raised in September
The Jack Buncher Foundation provides $200,000 in matching funds to support literacy, upgrade library facilities and enhance learning through popular programs Pittsburgh, PA – Thursday, January 2, 2025 – The Allegheny County Library Association (ACLA) and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) announced today that during September’s annual Love Your Library campaign, the 47 library systems in Allegheny County raised a record-breaking […]
Spotlight on Social Work Student Fellows 2024-2025, Part 3
As 2024 comes to an end, we are just reaching the halfway point for our Social Work in Libraries Fellowship. This year students have been incredibly active throughout the county, participating in community food distributions, establishing new pantries, designing after-school tutoring programs, launching support groups, and more. We couldn’t be more thrilled with their efforts […]
Spotlight on Social Work Student Fellows 2024-2025, Part 2
This month ACLA Community Support Services is thankful for our amazing Social Work in Libraries Fellowship! Since the fall semester began in September, our Fellows have logged nearly 1000 patron interactions. Helping our neighbors find and access affordable housing continues to be a top concern, with employment, education, food security, and medical needs following just […]
A Word From Our CEO, Amy Anderson: Year Three in Review
It is hard to believe that we are coming close to the end of another year, my third here with ACLA. There are times when it feels like I just got here and there are times when it feels like I’ve been here a million years. No matter what, I know I’m exactly where I […]
ACLA Mobile Library Services Brings the Library to You!
Bookmobiles are a vital part of public library services, bringing access to information and resources for lifelong learning to preschoolers, seniors and all community members when visiting a physical library location is difficult. Follow along on a busy day at ACLA Mobile Services and meet the friendly and hardworking staff. A Day on the Bookmobile […]
Dive Into History at the Library
History lovers of all ages can find something to inspire them at their local library. The Allegheny County Library Association sponsors several history programs that connect our library patrons with the past. Visit a local historical site with an Experience Kit, connect to history through play with an American Girl Doll, or hear the stories […]