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PBS Names 10 Children’s Books to Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, so PBS has released a list of 10 children’s books that capture the Asian-American experience.
Carnegie Library Names 12 Best Books for Babies for 2024
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has named its 12 Best Books for Babies for 2024.
EQT Children’s Festival to Offer Seven Shows for Youths in May
Presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, children and teens can attend seven shows in May during this year’s EQT Children’s Theater Festival.
Buzzword Day at the Ballet
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and Buzzword will present this year’s Day at the Ballet for a performance of “Cinderella” in May.
RAD Pass’ Summer Staycation to Offer Free Admissions to Area Attractions
The RAD Pass’ Summer Staycation will offer free admission opportunities to numerous area attractions this summer.
Buzzword Day at the Theater
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Education department invites families to request complimentary tickets for a May performance of “Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster.”
Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books Offers Author Talks, Activities for Youths
Youths will find numerous activities in which to engage at the Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books, which is taking place May 11 at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in East Liberty.
The Buzzword Is: EMERGE
As part of Buzzword’s programming, we distribute our signature “BUZZ Boxes” to local families to help excite children from birth to age five as well as their caregivers about new words that are all around them.
Buzzword Day at the Theater
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Education department invites families to request complimentary tickets for a performance of “Dog Man: The Musical.”
Carnegie Library Hours Expansion Increases Accessibility
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has begun a major hours expansion, adding 93 more service hours weekly across its system.
MYSELF | YO MISMO Event Recap
Buzzword hosted its first bilingual family-friendly event based on the newest box MYSELF | YO MISMO.
Buzzword Made Appearance at Sensory-Friendly Beauty & The Beast Performance
On February 25, Buzzword appeared at the Sensory-Friendly Beauty & The Beast performance by the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater.
How To Celebrate Read Across America Week
March 2-6 is Read Across America. Here are ways you can celebrate all year long.
The Buzzword is…MYSELF | YO MISMO
This month, Buzzword will debut the first bilingual BUZZ Box.
Penn Hills Family Support Center Host BUZZ Box Program Day
The Penn Hills Family Support Center participates in the Buzz Box Program surrounding the word “PLAY.”
2024 PA One Book": Slug in Love
“Slug in Love” is the rhyming story of one slug’s search for love - and young readers will learn that there’s a friend for everyone.
New Library Space at Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
Children who visit the Hub & Family Center can take a book home to keep.
Buzzword Day at the Theater
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Education department is inviting families to see the Children’s Theatre performance of “Rainbow Fish.”
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Resources
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is January 15 this year and we are ready to celebrate!
Reading Ready Pittsburgh to Open Free Children’s Bookstore
Children and families can visit the new B is for Books bookstore to read books together onsite and pick three books to take home and keep.