Book Lists

This list showcases newly published titles featuring the voices and stories of disabled people in all their complexity. Memoir, science fiction, poetry, romance…

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…

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…

This season through January 19th, 2026 the Carnegie Museum of Art celebrates Black Photojournalism with a special exhibit. “Black Photojournalism presents work …

There’s nothing like Pittsburgh horror! Our city has a rich history in the horror genre, spanning all the way back to George Romero’s original zombie classic. C…

PPS kids and teens in grades 5 through 12 can participate in this team trivia contest based on books. Battles are broken up by grade level: 5th Grade Battle, 6-…

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…

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…

Join us as we honor the Black experience through book displays, resources, library programs and community events happening this February and throughout the year…

Banned Books Week is October 1-7. As CLP celebrates the right to read, check out the list below of children’s titles that have been challenged, banned, or censo…

Titles in this list were recommended by Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh staff. Ask your neighborhood librarian for additional suggestions.

It’s important for kids of color with disabilities to see themselves in books. These books introduce kids of color with disabilities to characters who look like…