On A Positive Note: Pocket-sized guide encourages exploration of local libraries

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The principle library within the Carnegie Library system is acknowledged and revered, however there are 18 different branches in our space, and one in every of them is celebrating an enormous milestone. 

The department in Squirrel Hill is the second busiest, and this week, it is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary within the wealthy and various neighborhood. 

The books, the free programming, the actions — all causes the house is a neighborhood gem. 

And do not forget the librarians. 

“The librarians are my associates,” mentioned Ben Wilson, who was along with his mother Sarah Wilson.

The library is formally unveiling the CLP passport, a pocket-sized information that directs you to all of the places. You may go to them, get a stamp in your passport and acquire all of them to get prizes. It is the passport problem. 

“The libraries are such essential elements of our neighborhood, and it is a manner simply to get you within the door of all our libraries,” mentioned library providers supervisor Jody Bell.

You may choose up one thing to learn and construct relationships like Ben and his mother Sarah Wilson have. 

“We have gotten to know them, they’ve gotten to know us by our names as a result of we’re right here so usually,” Sarah mentioned.