This article is brought to you by the adoption center in Pittsburgh from Adoptions From The Heart in Pennsylvania.
History
On November 25, 1881, Andrew Carnegie wrote a letter to the Mayor of Pittsburgh offering to donate $250,000 to build a free library for Pittsburgh residents. After some additional discussions, Mr. Carnegie agreed to increase the investment to $1 million to build one main library and 5 neighboring branches.
More than a century ago, Andrew Carnegie felt that funding a public library was the greatest contribution citizens of this city could make. He intentionally avoided supporting the library’s continuing operations when he generously provided capital funds to construct the initial library buildings.
Since its establishment in 1895, Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Library has continued to create community, encourage learning, and provide equal access to residents with all skills, abilities, and backgrounds.
Programs & Events
Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Library provides staff members, comprehensive tools, and fun activities to help parents, caregivers, and other adults give each child a chance to learn for every age level.
Parents have access to programs such as storytime, early learning activities, rhyme time videos, technology for kids, family playshop, online resources for kids and teens, and much more.
From books, DVDs, CDs, music scores, and magazines to digital books, music, films, and more, the Library offers card members thousands of things to borrow.
Did you know the library offers meeting rooms to reserve upon your arrival? Reserve a meeting space for study sessions, conferences, small events, and more.
To learn more about other types of services the library offers, stop in, or see online.
For more things to do in Pittsburgh, consider checking out Clever Park in Pittsburgh for recreational activities for friends and family.
Our Local Office
Our Pittsburgh adoption center from AFTH is ready to answer any questions you may have if you are considering domestic or international adoption. Contact our adoption professionals to receive information on options available.
