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Attend Pre-K Day at the Science Center
The Carnegie Science Center will host a Pre-K Day on August 14, and 200 free tickets are available for Buzzword families.
Pennsylvania Center for the Book Announces 2024 Baker’s Dozen Booklist Selections
The Pennsylvania Center for the Book has included 13 books for its 21st annual “A Baker’s Dozen: The Best Children’s Books for Family Literacy.”
ALSC Releases 2024 Summer Reading Lists for Children
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has released summer reading lists for four age groups that include more than 20 books each and are free to download.
OCDEL to Kick Off Third Annual Summer Learning and Literacy Road Trip
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) will kick off its third annual, eight-week virtual Summer Learning and Literacy Road Trip on Monday, June 24.
Reading Ready Pittsburgh Seeks Input About Early Literacy in Survey
Reading Ready Pittsburgh is seeking input from area families about early literacy through a short survey.
The Buzzword is EXPERIMENT
This month’s Buzzword is EXPERIMENT, which means the test of an idea or method.
Registration Open for Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Read-a-Palooza Summer Challenges
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) has opened registration for its Read-a-Palooza Book Bowl 2024 summer reading challenges.
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.