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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Allegheny County Library Association is proud to provide library cardholders with access to The HistoryMakers, the nation’s largest African American video …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Ready, set, library! National Library Week is April 7–13, 2024, and the Allegheny County Library Association encourages everyone in the community to …
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! …
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 …
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 …
Spotlight on Social Work Student Fellows
As we reflect on the joys and challenges of 2023 and move forward into a new year brimming with promise, I am …
Love Your Library campaign provides another record-breaking year for Allegheny County Libraries during September with $1.31 Million raised
The Jack Buncher Foundation provides match to support literacy and learning Pittsburgh, PA – December 4, 2023 The Allegheny County Library Association …
A Word From Our CEO, Amy Anderson: Year Two in Review
As 2023 comes to a close, I am so happy with the work that ACLA and our libraries have done to make …