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After Hours @ The Library Goes to Lawrenceville for Happy Hour
May 1, 2013: Attendees at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's After Hours @ the Library will have the opportunity to explore CLP – Lawrenceville's renovated space and be treated to a bit of pampering of their own. Guests 21 years and older are invited to wind down their week and enjoy live music, good drinks, light bites and mildly-educational activities at this popular happy hour event. Friday, May 17/ 6 – 8 pm -- Tickets - $30 until May 10; $40 until sold out

Teen Writers Wanted! Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's 2013 Ralph Munn Creative Writing Contest Deadline Approaching
April 15, 2013: Creative teens with a passion for writing can express themselves through Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's 2013 Ralph Munn Creative Writing Contest. Open to all high school students (grades 9 through 12) in Allegheny County, the contest is an opportunity for teens to showcase their writing talents, improve skills and have their work published in the 2013 Ralph Munn Creative Writing Anthology, an anthology which will be distributed to all area libraries. Poetry, short prose and screenwriting entries due May 1, 2013

Drawing Power: Comics Zines and Books in Pittsburgh and Beyond
April 8, 2013: Local, national and international comics artists will converge in Oakland for Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Drawing Power: Comics Zines and Books in Pittsburgh and Beyond, a one day event celebrating and exploring small press and self-published comics and zines.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Expands Hours
April 1, 2013: Starting April 14, expanded hours at neighborhood libraries means more access to books, computers, programs, job assistance and early literacy resources

Karen Derzic Named 2012 Library Advocate
March 27, 2013: During its annual public meeting on March 21, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Board of Trustees recognized Karen Derzic, President of the Friends of CLP - Woods Run and Secretary of the CLP-Friends Council, as its 2012 Community Advocate.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Hosts Annual Meeting with the Public
March 4, 2013: As part of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Community Engagement strategy, the Library's Board of Trustees and staff will host a meeting with the general public to discuss 2012 accomplishments and plans for 2013.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Board Meets, Amends 2013 Budget
February 26, 2013: During its regular meeting on February 25, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Board of Trustees approved a budget amendment that adds $900,000 in revenue to the Library's 2013 operating budget as a result of expected increases in revenue from the Library Tax. The amendment also approves a $900,000 plan to expand access to technology, provide additional early learning outreach and open hours.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Seeks Nominations for 2013 Community Advocate Award
February 8, 2013: In an effort to recognize outstanding and deserving community members who demonstrate a commitment to further library services, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is seeking nominations for its 2013 Community Advocate Award which will be announced during the Library's Annual Public Meeting on March 21. Application deadline is March 1, 2013.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Celebrates Black History Month
February 7, 2013: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is celebrating Black History Month with a variety of special events in February that celebrate the innovations and ingenuity of African Americans in the fields of science.

Pucker Up and Party! Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Celebrates National Kazoo Day
January 23, 2013: Children young and old are invited to "Pucker up and party" on Saturday, January 26 (2- 3 pm) at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's 7th annual Oakland KazooFest which celebrates National Kazoo Day (January 28) and commemorates Mozart's birthday (January 27, 1756).

Vive la France! After Hours @ the Library: Late Night Returns
January 15, 2013: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's French-themed fundraiser encourages area residents to spend Friday night, February 8, at the Main Library in Oakland on Friday, February 8, 2013, 7 - 10 pm.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Board Meets. Approves 2013 Budget
December 19, 2012: The $28,743,000 operating budget reflects ongoing efforts to provide more diverse and sustainable funding streams.

New Grants Help Museums and Libraries Connect Youth with Friends, Learning, and Mentors to Link their Passions to Future Success
Washington, D.C. November 8, 2012: The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation today announced the second round of winners of a national competition to design 21st century Learning Labs in museums and libraries around the country. The Labs at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh was one of the 12 winners.

Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures Event Cancellation - November 5 (Ellen Goodman)
November 5, 2012: Ellen Goodman has cancelled tonight's lecture due to the grave illness of her sister.

Summer Kids
Pittsburgh City Paper
May 15, 2013: "Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Branches of the library citywide offer kids' and teens' programs - from storytime and crafting to children's yoga - throughout the summer."

With 'Bunker Hill,' author eyes humanity in history
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
May 14, 2013: "Philbrick appears May 16 at the Carnegie Library Lecture Hall in Oakland as a guest of Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures."

Hilltop Computer Ctr. provides free tech access and gets youth involved
South Pittsburgh Reporter
May 14, 2013: "In April, the HCC unveiled a touch screen computer kiosk Mr. Jaramillo and 15 community youth built from scratch. Partnering with the Knoxville Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP), and funded by Google Pittsburgh, the group constructed the hardware last summer and spent the next eight months fine-tuning the software and mainframe."

Allentown Community garden project
South Pittsburgh Reporter
May 14, 2013: "The Carnegie Library and the Brashear Association will join in their efforts to use part of the garden as an outdoor educational space for community throughout the summer."

'Hokey Pokey' author creates another imaginative world
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
May 7, 2013: Read Debbie Priore's (CLP - Main) latest book review.

Carnegie asked to scrap new library, keep two branches
South Pittsburgh Reporter
April 30, 2013: "Representatives from Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) held a community workshop meeting at Temple Baptist Church on Saturday morning, to discuss with area residents progress on its proposed capital campaign project along Brownsville Road."

'Bunker Hill': Ye olde Boston strong
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 28, 2013: "With his usual skill, Nathaniel Philbrick recasts the start of the American Revolution."

Drawing Power: the Dog City Report
Dog City Press
April 25, 2013: "This past weekend Dog City trekked down from Vermont to Pittsburgh, PA for the Drawing Power conference at the Carnegie Museum of Art."

Screenwriting contest adds to high-school short fiction, poetry competition from Carnegie Library
Pop City
April 24, 2013: "Leah Durand is excited about what she'll be able to read in this year's Ralph Munn Creative Writing Contest for grades 9 through 12 at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh."

Creative writing contest deadline nears
South Pittsburgh Reporter
April 23, 2013: "Creative teens with a passion for writing can express themselves through Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's 2013 Ralph Munn Creative Writing Contest."

Trivia Bowl Champions And Creator Talk About Competition
Pittsburgh Today Live
April 19, 2013: "Mykal Duffy and Lisa Banyas of the 'Dewey Decimators' talk about winning the Trivia Bowl Competition for the Greater Pittsburgh Literary Council."

Book Buzz and Lawrenceville Zombies
Pittsburgh Geek
April 18, 2013: "For Karen Brooks, part of her mission as manager of the Lawrenceville branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) is to engage young readers and make the public more aware of the library's many attributes."

New Proposal Marks National Library Week
Dormont-Brookline Patch
April 10, 2013: "Next week marks National Library Week throughout the country. First debuting in 1958, National Library week is sponsored by the American Library Association and observed by libraries nationwide each April."

Get updates on the new proposed Hilltop library
South Pittsburgh Reporter
April 9, 2013: "Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is holding a meeting to provide updates and discussion on the potential new library along Brownsville Road."

Mount library offering family programing
South Pittsburgh Reporter
April 9, 2013: "Beginning the week of April 14, all of The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh neighborhood locations will be increasing their hours of operation."

Books for young readers: Two new books are pet projects
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 8, 2013: Read Andrea McNeill's (CLP – Hill District) latest book review.

Tonight: Book Buzz looks to reconnect adults with literature
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
April 8, 2013: "Tonight you have the chance to get your head screwed on right with Book Buzz at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville."

Carnegie Library plans to add hours
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
April 2, 2013: "Rosemary Merrell signed petitions and attended meetings nearly four years ago to keep the Beechview branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh open after the library board voted to close it and three others."

Book Sale at Carrick Library
South Pittsburgh Reporter
April 2, 2013: "The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Friends of the Carrick Library will hold a week-long book sale April 22-27."

No need to travel far to enjoy a vacation
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
March 28, 2013: "I have liked the main branch of Carnegie Library since I was a kid. All that information and entertainment in one place. But this Saturday, I noticed how peaceful everyone seemed. I suppose it happens, but I just can't see a fight breaking out in a library. Everyone seems to smile, and life moves at the pace of a turning page."

Operating on the Bleeding Edge: How a library benefits from forward-thinking
Techsoup for Libraries
March 26, 2013: "Eric Wolfe is the IT Manager of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) in Pennsylvania. CLP is a large urban library that services all of the city of Pittsburgh and is part of a larger consortium that encompasses the entire county of Allegheny. As the IT Manager, Eric manages four full-time employees who include assistant administrators, Sequel database administrators, and website administrators. The site has its own internal virtual LAN environment using VMware and approximately 30 virtual servers, all of which are managed in-house.""