Book Lists
Staff Picks
America250PA – Community Storytelling and Civic Engagement
“America250PA hopes to engage all citizens of the Commonwealth, from all 67 counties, to bring the Commonwealth’s history into the conversation so Pennsylvanian…
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America250PA – Community Storytelling and Civic Engagement for Teens
“America250PA hopes to engage all citizens of the Commonwealth, from all 67 counties, to bring the Commonwealth’s history into the conversation so Pennsylvanian…
Books in the News, Staff Picks
Now Trending – Books in the News – March 2026
From social media to local papers, books are a hot topic. In this monthly post we are highlighting some regional literary news and connecting you with our libra…
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Book Picks from CLP – Hazelwood Artist in Residence – Quaishawn Whitlock
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) Artist in Residence (AIR) Series is for creatives to explore the rich book collections and/or archives of CLP and share…
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Book Picks from CLP – Knoxville Artist in Residence – Vic Spindler Fox
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) Artist in Residence (AIR) Series is for creatives to explore the rich book collections and/or archives of CLP and share…
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The ALMA l LEWIS Booklist – Kilolo Luckett – Founding Executive Director & Chief Curator
Kilolo Luckett is a Pittsburgh-based art historian and curator. With more than twenty-five years of experience in arts administration and cultural production, s…
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Urban Fiction
Urban fiction is a genre that focuses on, you guessed it, life in the inner city! It can draw comparisons to other genres, such as thrillers, romances, and myst…
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Black Photojournalism
This season through January 19th, 2026 the Carnegie Museum of Art celebrates Black Photojournalism with a special exhibit. “Black Photojournalism presents work …
Books in the News, Staff Picks
Now Trending – Books in the News – November 2025
Even Library staff can struggle to keep up with all the bookish news out there. From social media to local papers, books are a hot topic. In this monthly post w…