August 30, 2022 ECE Lending Library Open House The Trying Together ECE Lending Library is available for early learning providers to borrow an array of materials for their programs. In an effort to be more accommodating for instructors outside of classroom hours, the Library has a standing open house on the first Saturday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Library Access Visitors can park in the lot on the right side of the building, or on the street. Please do not park in the Carriage House Children’s Center parent pick up and drop off spots. To enter the building, please come to the side entrance on the right side of the building. From the directory, please page to find “Lending Library” and follow the instructions on the pin pad to dial the Library. A staff member will buzz you in. If you are unable to reach someone from the directory, please call or text Allison at 412-515-4988. NOTE: Face masks are required to enter the building and must be worn at all times inside. Take the stairs or elevator to the second floor and make a left. The Library is located in room 204 on the right hand side. Checking Out Pick the items you want to borrow. Use a smartphone to scan the QR code on one of the items to access the check out form. An iPad with the form will be available for those who don’t have access to a smartphone. Complete the form and note which items you will be borrowing. Anyone borrowing an InspireBoard must sign an additional paper form, which will be available at the Library. Consider bringing a rolling cart to transport the items. Returning Items Items must be returned to the ECE Library within 30 days. Consider bringing a rolling cart to transport the items. Clothing must be washed and items must be sanitized before they are returned. Items also will be cleaned and sanitized once they are returned and before they are put back on the Library shelves. Contact For questions about borrowed items, please contact the ECE Learning Library by emailing library@tryingtogether.org.
ECE Lending Library Open House The Trying Together ECE Lending Library is available for early learning providers to borrow an array of materials for their programs. In an effort to be more accommodating for instructors outside of classroom hours, the Library has a standing open house on the first Saturday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Library Access Visitors can park in the lot on the right side of the building, or on the street. Please do not park in the Carriage House Children’s Center parent pick up and drop off spots. To enter the building, please come to the side entrance on the right side of the building. From the directory, please page to find “Lending Library” and follow the instructions on the pin pad to dial the Library. A staff member will buzz you in. If you are unable to reach someone from the directory, please call or text Allison at 412-515-4988. NOTE: Face masks are required to enter the building and must be worn at all times inside. Take the stairs or elevator to the second floor and make a left. The Library is located in room 204 on the right hand side. Checking Out Pick the items you want to borrow. Use a smartphone to scan the QR code on one of the items to access the check out form. An iPad with the form will be available for those who don’t have access to a smartphone. Complete the form and note which items you will be borrowing. Anyone borrowing an InspireBoard must sign an additional paper form, which will be available at the Library. Consider bringing a rolling cart to transport the items. Returning Items Items must be returned to the ECE Library within 30 days. Consider bringing a rolling cart to transport the items. Clothing must be washed and items must be sanitized before they are returned. Items also will be cleaned and sanitized once they are returned and before they are put back on the Library shelves. Contact For questions about borrowed items, please contact the ECE Learning Library by emailing library@tryingtogether.org.
ECE Lending Library Open House The Trying Together ECE Lending Library is available for early learning providers to borrow an array of materials for their programs. In an effort to be more accommodating for instructors outside of classroom hours, the Library has a standing open house on the first Saturday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Library Access Visitors can park in the lot on the right side of the building, or on the street. Please do not park in the Carriage House Children’s Center parent pick up and drop off spots. To enter the building, please come to the side entrance on the right side of the building. From the directory, please page to find “Lending Library” and follow the instructions on the pin pad to dial the Library. A staff member will buzz you in. If you are unable to reach someone from the directory, please call or text Allison at 412-515-4988. NOTE: Face masks are required to enter the building and must be worn at all times inside. Take the stairs or elevator to the second floor and make a left. The Library is located in room 204 on the right hand side. Checking Out Pick the items you want to borrow. Use a smartphone to scan the QR code on one of the items to access the check out form. An iPad with the form will be available for those who don’t have access to a smartphone. Complete the form and note which items you will be borrowing. Anyone borrowing an InspireBoard must sign an additional paper form, which will be available at the Library. Consider bringing a rolling cart to transport the items. Returning Items Items must be returned to the ECE Library within 30 days. Consider bringing a rolling cart to transport the items. Clothing must be washed and items must be sanitized before they are returned. Items also will be cleaned and sanitized once they are returned and before they are put back on the Library shelves. Contact For questions about borrowed items, please contact the ECE Learning Library by emailing library@tryingtogether.org.
ECE Lending Library Open House The Trying Together ECE Lending Library is available for early learning providers to borrow an array of materials for their programs. In an effort to be more accommodating for instructors outside of classroom hours, the Library has a standing open house on the first Saturday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Library Access Visitors can park in the lot on the right side of the building, or on the street. Please do not park in the Carriage House Children’s Center parent pick up and drop off spots. To enter the building, please come to the side entrance on the right side of the building. From the directory, please page to find “Lending Library” and follow the instructions on the pin pad to dial the Library. A staff member will buzz you in. If you are unable to reach someone from the directory, please call or text Allison at 412-515-4988. NOTE: Face masks are required to enter the building and must be worn at all times inside. Take the stairs or elevator to the second floor and make a left. The Library is located in room 204 on the right hand side. Checking Out Pick the items you want to borrow. Use a smartphone to scan the QR code on one of the items to access the check out form. An iPad with the form will be available for those who don’t have access to a smartphone. Complete the form and note which items you will be borrowing. Anyone borrowing an InspireBoard must sign an additional paper form, which will be available at the Library. Consider bringing a rolling cart to transport the items. Returning Items Items must be returned to the ECE Library within 30 days. Consider bringing a rolling cart to transport the items. Clothing must be washed and items must be sanitized before they are returned. Items also will be cleaned and sanitized once they are returned and before they are put back on the Library shelves. Contact For questions about borrowed items, please contact the ECE Learning Library by emailing library@tryingtogether.org.
February 4, 2022 ECE Lending Library Open House The Trying Together Early Childhood Education (ECE) Lending Library will host an open house for all early learning educators on Saturday, February 19. About the ECE Lending Library The ECE Lending Library, which is located at the Trying Together offices in Squirrel Hill, allows educators to borrow an array of materials — such as books, puppet sets, play kits, leadership resources, and interactive panels — for their programs. The items support and recognize learning abilities, cultural diversity, and health and safety. The open house will be held on Saturday, February 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Educators are welcome to learn about the available items, browse, and borrow items for their classrooms. Location Trying Together offices 5604 Solway Street (Second Floor), Room 204 Pittsburgh, PA 15217 More Information For details about how to access the library, how to check out items, and to view a full list of available items, visit the ECE Lending Library website or view this flyer. Share this open house flyer with your staff and networks.
December 2, 2021 Trying Together ECE Lending Library to Open December 6 The Trying Together Early Childhood Education (ECE) Lending Library will open on Monday, December 6, and be available for early learning providers to borrow an array of materials for their programs. There will be an open house for providers from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on opening night. (Note: Edited on 3/8/22 to reflect updated operating hours) About The ECE Lending Library items support and recognize learning abilities, cultural diversity, and health and safety. Materials include: Books for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers Infant social-emotional support kits Toddler dress up trunks Puppet sets STEM and coding kits Active play kits Storytelling kits Sensory items and kits Musical instruments Leadership resources Resources related to early childhood education and interactions with children Die cut machines Inspire Interactive Panels Location Trying Together offices 5604 Solway Street (Second Floor), Room 204 Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Hours Tuesday – Thursday | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. First Saturday of each month | 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. More Information For details about how to access the library, how to check out items, and to view a full list of available items, visit the ECE Lending Library website or view this flyer.
