Books & Beyond: 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 are 10 tips for reading […]
Books & Beyond: 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 […]
Books & Beyond: 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 […]
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 3.5 years more […]
ACLA CEO Amy Anderson discusses the controversial topic of book banning on Talk Pittsburgh
Talk Pittsburgh host Heather Abraham sat down with Ann Marie Schiavone, J.D., of Duquesne University School of Law, and Amy Anderson, of Allegheny County Library Association, to discuss the controversial topic of book banning. “From the library’s perspective, we are tasked with giving information and materials for everyone in our communities,” Amy said. “We want […]
ACLA Mobile Library Services Brings Books to the Community
ACLA Mobile Library Services is on the road each day to provide support service to enhance and expand the rich library resources available in Allegheny County. The Bookmobile provides the services that a library building provides, in a personalized environment, at a location accessible to customers who otherwise may not be able to use a […]
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 45% of parents believe “the […]