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 African American video oral histories. […]
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 and education within our community. […]
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 patrons with the right programs […]
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 grant at its quarterly meeting […]