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eiNetwork Receives $150,000 Grant from Henry L. Hillman Foundation to Upgrade Network Infrastructure Across Allegheny County Libraries
Pittsburgh, PA – [June 23, 2025] – eiNetwork is pleased to announce it has once again received generous support from the Henry L. Hillman Foundation, this time in the form of a $150,000 grant to replace and upgrade network switches at libraries throughout Allegheny County. This new initiative will modernize
Books & Beyond: ACLA Provides Book Vending Machine at the Allegheny County Jail
Studies have shown that access to books in the home helps build academic success. The Allegheny County Library Association (ACLA) strives to provide all kids with access to books, including those that might be in a tough situation. The solution – book vending machines – strategically placed in locations that
2025 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
Books & Beyond: Public Libraries Combating Summer Slide
School is out for summer! Happy children and teens are eager to head to the swimming pool, stay up late, go on vacation and most importantly, not sitting behind a desk or worrying about homework and studying. However, studies have shown that the loss of a structured learning environment can
National Library Week Across Allegheny County
National Library Week 2025 has been recognized by Allegheny County Council and several of our local municipalities in Allegheny County, including Wilkinsburg, Castle Shannon, Upper St. Clair, Penn Hills and Plum. We thank our local elected officials for their ongoing support of libraries in their communities!
Celebrate National Library Week at ACLA Libraries, April 6–12, 2025
What draws people to the library? Everything! From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities. National Library Week, April 6–12, 2025, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. The
Spotlight on Social Work Student Fellows 2024-2025, Part 6
This month ACLA Community Support Services is highlighting the work of our featured Fellows, Ariana and Jillian. Ariana has spent the 2024/2025 school year serving the patrons of Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale. Her most recent project, a 5 session Mindfulness and Coping workshop will explore creative ways to implement
Meet Nadia, ACLA’s Social Media Intern
Hello! My name is Nadia Waller, and I’m a senior at the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in Marketing ! These past couple of months, I’ve had the amazing opportunity to work as a Social Media and Communications Intern for the Allegheny County Library Association (ACLA). Through this role, I was
Books & Beyond on Pittsburgh Today Live: Learning how to instill the love for books
Regardless of age, the benefits of reading are vast. A reader might have a bigger imagination, have a sharper mind and live longer. For a child, reading helps to build vocabulary, teaches empathy and improves listening skills. How does one instill a love of reading in a child though? Here
Spotlight on Social Work Student Fellows 2024-2025, Part 5
ACLA Community Support Services is pleased to introduce this month’s featured Fellows, Betty, Olivia, and Sydney. Betty can usually be found in the graphic novels section of CLP Main where she has been providing caring support and practical assistance to patrons since September. Olivia is a newer addition to CLP’s
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
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