News & Resources

Resources for October Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.

Storytime Event to Include Drawing and Discussion with “Rainbow Fish” Author
SLJ Webcasts will host an upcoming reading and drawing event with illustrator Marcus Pfister.
WQED Kids Book List Focuses on Promoting Empathy in Children
WQED Kids has released a list of eight books that can be used to promote empathy among children.

List Features Books for Children with Family and Friends Theme
PA Promise for Children has released a new list of 12 books that are family- and friend-themed.

PA Promise for Children Releases List of September Books for Preschoolers
PA Promise for Children has released its list of September books for preschoolers that includes eight books across four categories.

PBS Kids for Parents Releases List of Books for Children About Friendship
PBS Kids for Parents has compiled a list of 15 books for children that cover the topic of friendship.

Resources for September Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.
Speaking Your Language: Buzzword Offers Bilingual Activities and Events for Families
Buzzword offers interactive learning opportunities that encourage imagination, investigation, creation, and reflection so families can support early literacy development and learning while expanding their young children's vocabulary and conversation skills.

PA Promise for Children Releases August Books for Preschoolers
PA Promise for Children has released its list of July books for preschoolers that includes eight titles across four categories.

PBS Kids for Parents Recommends Books from Around the World for Kids
PBS Kids for Parents has released a list of books for young children that includes recommended stories from around the world.

Reading Ready for Pittsburgh Offering Free Books for Teachers in August
Reading Ready for Pittsburgh is offering Fill a Bag Month for teachers to freshen up their classroom libraries with a bag or box of free books.

Resources for August Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources can help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and identify them.

PA Promise for Children Lists 10 Books for Children About Doing Laundry
PA Promise for Children has released a list of 10 books for children that feature the theme of doing laundry.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Offers Monthly Virtual Storytime
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will release a new Virtual Storytime every month on its website that also includes songs and activities.

PA Promise for Children Lists 11 Books for Children During Shark Week
With Shark Week kicking off on July 20, PA Promise for Children has put together a list of books that might be fun for young fans of the ferocious fish.

Frick Environmental Center to Host Freedom Harvest on Sept. 6
The Frick Environmental Center’s Freedom Harvest event in September is a free community celebration promoting unity, freedom, and the harvest season that will include live music, tasty food, and interactive activities.

Hartwood Acres to Host Ballet Under the Stars
Hartwood Acres Middle Road Concert Area will host a free performance of Ballet Under the Stars on Sunday, Aug. 24.

PA Promise for Children Releases List of July Books for Preschoolers
PA Promise for Children has released its list of July books for preschoolers that includes eight books and is broken down into four categories.

Resources for July Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources can help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.

RAD Pass Offering Thousands of Free Admissions to Pittsburgh’s Top Attractions
A number of Pittsburgh’s top attractions are offering tens of thousands of free admissions through August 31 for those who have an Allegheny County library card and a Regional Asset District (RAD) Pass reservation.