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Image via Wikipedia The Allegheny County library system is, in this writer’s humble opinion, the greatest single asset the Pittsburgh region can boast of. The libraries are an inexhaustible source of entertainment, knowledge, and wisdom, and because all of the libraries are now connected and materials can be requested from any library within the system, travel expenditures are limited to the library that is most convenient for one to access. I would estimate that 99% of the novels I have attempted to seek out are contained within the system. With non-fiction, excepting extremely “niche” and academic publications, the rate would… Read the rest

KazooFest

Image via Wikipedia Free family fun from the good fun loving folks at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh! Fourth Annual Oakland KazooFest Saturday, January 30, 2010 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Kazoos will be provided, but you may BYOK (Bring Your Own Kazoo) if you wish. We’ll practice our standard repertoire then open the program to requests. ANYONE can make music with a kazoo, so . . . “Pucker up and party!” This free program is for all ages. Bring the whole family. Location: Main Library (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Ave,Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Contact: Children’s Department, 412-622-3122, children@carnegielibrary.org Please register here… Read the rest

Radio Round Up – August 21, 2009

Image via Wikipedia 2009 IheartPGH National Steeler Bar Tour info here!!! Animal Friends Bark and Brew Friday, August 21, 2009, 6-9pm at Towne Tavern on Carson St. $5 Benefits Animal Friends Pogopalooza bounces into the Burgh, Literally The world convention of pogo stick lovers is coming to Pittsburgh. They will be bouncing around town from August 18-22. August 22 – Pogo festivities for all at Schenley Plaza This should be a sight to see – this is a gathering of the pogo athletes – their website says “best extreme pogo athletes in the world” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tyfm4RkeR_Q&feature=player_embedded More info at PopCityMedia Lawrenceville… Read the rest

Grand Opening Celebration for the New Hill District Library

Some of the best places in and around Pittsburgh are the libraries.  When some of these libraries were built they were way more than a place to find books – both the Braddock Library and the Homestead libraries had pools and gymnasiums too. This Saturday this first new library building in Pittsburgh will open in the Hill District. Stop by between 9:30 am and 1pm to celebrate the new library with crafts, storytelling, puppet shows and more. Hill District Library Grand Opening Celebration Saturday,  October 25,  2008 9:30am-1pm 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 via This Is Happening.com… Read the rest

PARK(ing) Day – Parking Spots become Parks for a day – Friday, September 19,2008

Thanks to both BikePGH and PopCity media for writing about Park(ing) Day. Friday is Park(ing) Day in Pittsburgh. Park(ing) day is a one day event where ordinary parking spots are turned into pop-up parks for the day. The event started in San Francisco in 2005 and has become an annual event. Last year there were over 200 Parks created on Park(ing) day. I love this idea – definitely a creative way to get the community to think about how we are using our cities. Here is a list of Pittsburgh Park(ing) Day locations: ARL Wildlife – Copeland Street in front… Read the rest

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