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ACLA Libraries Support New Parents
Many parents do not realize that learning and kindergarten readiness begins at birth. It is the simple daily interactions that parents have with their child that set the foundation for reading and prepare them for school – talking, singing, playing, writing, and reading. A study by Zero to Three found
Check Out Something New With the Library of Things
Allegheny County Libraries lend sports equipment, musical instruments, games, tools and more Allegheny County libraries have wonderful collections of books, but did you know that you can also borrow items that aren’t traditionally thought of as library materials? With the Library of Things, library users of all ages can discover
Allegheny County libraries and the Heinz History Center partner to offer free access to area historical attractions
Program allows residents to explore the region’s hidden gems Pittsburgh, Pa. (July 30, 2024) – The Allegheny County Library Association (ACLA) and the Senator John Heinz History Center have once again teamed up to offer a free Experience Kit for several regional historical sites. The Experience Kit program provides library
StoryWalks®: Literacy on the Move
The Allegheny County Library Association (ACLA) launched the ACLA StoryWalk® Collection in 2022 after seeing the program become increasingly popular at libraries across the county during the pandemic as a safe activity for the entire family. ACLA created the collection of StoryWalks®, so that all libraries could offer this program
Preserving Black Life Stories with the HistoryMakers Digital Archive
The Allegheny County Library Association is proud to provide library cardholders with access to The HistoryMakers, the nation’s largest African American video oral history archive. A 501(c)(3) non-profit educational institution, The HistoryMakers is committed to preserving, developing and providing easy access to an internationally recognized archival collection of thousands of
2024 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 was hosted again at Commonwealth Charter Academy in
RAD announces expansion of free days with new RAD Summer Staycation
Starting in May, Allegheny County library card holders eligible to book 100,000+ free admissions through RAD Pass Some of Pittsburgh’s favorite attractions will offer more than 100,000 free admissions this summer. All you need is an Allegheny County library card and a reservation to take advantage. The Allegheny Regional Asset
Henry L. Hillman Foundation Provides $130,000 Grant to Upgrade Wireless Network Access Points for Allegheny County Libraries
Pittsburgh, PA. April 2024 – eiNetwork is pleased to announce a generous grant of $130,000 from the Henry L Hillman Foundation to bolster the wireless network infrastructure in Allegheny County libraries. This grant, titled “Library Wireless Access Point Replacement,” is a testament to the foundation’s commitment to advancing access to technology
Celebrate National Library Week April 7-13, 2024 with Allegheny County libraries
Ready, set, library! National Library Week is April 7–13, 2024, and the Allegheny County Library Association encourages everyone in the community to visit the library to take part in the festivities and explore all the library has to offer. Libraries give us a green light to experience something truly special:
Allegheny County Libraries launch new program calendars
Allegheny County libraries have hundreds of events every month: book clubs, story times, movie nights, STEAM programs, crafternoons, author talks, and more! Now it’s easier than ever to see all the exciting programs our libraries offer. ACLA is pleased to present LibraryCalendar, a new program calendar service to connect library
RAD to Provide New Computers to Libraries Across Allegheny County
Local libraries to receive $3.1 million from top funder to purchase PCs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2024 PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The newest investment from the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD) will provide much-needed computer replacements and upgrades at public libraries across Allegheny County. The RAD Board announced a $3,123,075
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