Enrichment

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Are Print Books Going Away?

In a large-scale study published in the journal iScience in 2025, researchers analyzed data from more than 200,000 individuals in the American Time Use...
“Weiwei's Winter Solstice: A Dōngzhì Story”

11 Cozy Holiday Reads

Community means being a part of something larger than yourself, whether that be your family, friends, neighbors or favorite library workers. This holiday and...

Apple-solutely Amazing Books

It’s fall! Time to think about apple picking and visiting the farm. It’s exciting to go to new places and try new things. These...
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High School Volunteers Wanted for Beautify the Burgh: Oct. 18

The Pittsburgh Tomorrow Leadership Corps are encouraging high school students to volunteer at the Beautify the Burgh event on Saturday, Oct. 18 at Allegheny...

The Lost Art of Playing Outside

Summer is the best time to be a kid. School is out, the weather is great and each day promises a new adventure. At least...

Librarians and Teachers Agree: Make Summer Reading Fun for Kids

Now that the warmer weather is upon us, the countdown to summer has begun. For most kids, that means school’s out for summer! Many...

Family Fun Activities in Pittsburgh: May 2-4

There’s so much going on in the early part of the spring that it can be dizzying to try and scope out a calendar...

3 Fun Things To Do With Kids in Pittsburgh This Weekend

There is a ton of fun to be had this weekend in the area, whether you want sensory-friendly play, a mystery to solve or...

Weekend Fun in the Pittsburgh Area: Bunny Trolley, Zoo Fun & More

With spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to venture out of your neighborhood and see the region’s variety. Whether you’re in the...

Lifelong Benefits of Science Fairs for Kids

Is your child considering participating in a school science fair? Are you wondering if the benefits are worth the time commitment? Participating in a...