February 24, 2022 All Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Locations Are Now Fine Free Materials checked out at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) will no longer accrue overdue fines. Learn More All CLP locations are now fine free, meaning items (books, movies, and other materials) will no longer accrue overdue fines. What this means: Any library material checked out from any CLP locations will not accrue overdue fines (even if you return it somewhere else). All library materials returned to any CLP location will not accrue overdue fines (even if you checked it out from another library). Books checked out from any library in Allegheny County can be returned to any CLP location and not have any fines. Items that are not returned will be billed, but patrons will receive many reminder notices before that happens. According to an announcement made by CLP, overdue fines can keep people away from the library and inequitably restrict access to library resources, so going fine free will remove barriers and allow more people to enjoy the library. Questions? Reach out to info@carnegielibrary.org for more information.
May 26, 2021 Sensory Strategies for Early Learners Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to learn about the most common developmental delays in children, aged birth through five years. This session will share strategies for supporting children with developmental delays. Presenters will identify activities, strategies, and Library resources that can generate positive sensory experiences for all young children. This virtual workshop will be hosted on Zoom. Attendees will receive 2 hours of PQAS credit. Register on the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh website.
December 15, 2020 Hotspots Available in Allegheny County Do you know a student or teacher who needs internet access? The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is offering a hotspot lending program for remote learners in Allegheny County! About After providing general information to determine eligibility, adult learners, teachers, and the parents, guardians, or caregivers of PreK-12 students will be able to pick up a hotspot at a Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branch location. Participants will be able to borrow the hotspot through June 2021. More Information For more information, call the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh at 412.622.3114 or use the chat function offered on their website. Share this flyer with your network.
Virtual Conference: Early Literacy, Libraries, and You Are you interested in learning how to raise lifelong readers? Join the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh from February 15 – 25, 2021 for their virtual conference, “Early Literacy, Libraries, and You.” About Educators and caregivers play a critical role in developing children’s reading readiness. In order to be ready to read when they enter school, young children need rich early literacy activities and interactions. Through this virtual conference, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will discuss activities, resources, and research that will enable participants to raise lifelong readers through expanded early literacy practices. Formal and informal educators and caregivers are invited to attend. Attendees are welcome to register for one or more sessions. For individuals seeking continuing education hours, the number of hours received will correspond with the number of sessions attended. All sessions will be hosted on Zoom. Event links being sent out via email. Featured Sessions Every Child Ready to Read Monday, February 15 | 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Transformation Big & Small: The Pittsburgh Ready Story Monday, February 15 | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Using Digital Media Resources with Early Learners Wednesday, February 17 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Library 101 Wednesday, February 24 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Race, Reading, and Young Children Thursday, February 25 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. More Information This Virtual Conference is presented in partnership between Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Trying Together as part of the Pittsburgh Ready project, with support from PNC Grow Up Great. To learn more, visit the Carnegie Libary of Pittsburgh website.
