Press Announcements

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Communications Manager
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
4400 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

(412) 578-2458
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Carnegie Library opens new library on the North Side
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh unveiled its brand-new library on Federal Street on the North Side during a champagne luncheon held there Friday.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Tuesday, September 01, 2009

Fanfare: Champagne luncheon celebrates gorgeous new library
"On Friday, 170 of us shelved our desk jockeying for a few hours and headed down to Federal Street on the North Side for a champagne luncheon to celebrate the gorgeous new $6 million-dollar edition (haha) to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh -- Allegheny, which immediately fueled a desire to turn the page on our television watching."
Pittburgh Tribune-Review
Sunday, August 30, 2009

New Carnegie Library is positive mark on Federal Street's rebirth
“’This is giving a strong statement about what is a priority in this city,’ county executive Dan Onorato said to about 30 people gathered outside the new library yesterday morning. ‘It sends a message that even in tough economic times — budget-cutting times — there are certain things that shouldn't be put on the chopping block.’”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Sunday, August 30, 2009

Grand opening today for new North Side library
“The new library, a one-story building of two-story height, is awash in natural light, with slatted wood along the front and an enclosed outdoor patio for children. The children's section is almost half the building, with elephant-shaped stools and a play area.”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Saturday, August 29, 2009

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-Allegheny to open on Federal Street
“A lightning strike and economic upheaval weren't enough to keep a library out of the North Side. The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-Allegheny opens at 10 a.m. today on Federal Street to serve a neighborhood that lacked a library for three years, after lightning damaged the old building in 2006.”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Saturday, August 29, 2009

After three years, North Side Carnegie Library reopens
“Three years ago, the North Side branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) was struck by lighting and severely damaged. This weekend, that branch will reopen in a new location, in a new building, with a new set of services and sense of community.”
POP City
August 26, 2009

Federal Street's Stylin'
The new Allegheny branch of the Carnegie Library is open, and boy is it open. There's enough sunlight coming through windows along the front, along one side and way up high to eliminate the need for electric lights most of the day.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Monday, August 24, 2009

March 25, 2009:
Library Service Set to Resume on Pittsburgh’s North Side
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Allegheny prepares for a summer opening on the city’s North Side at 1230 Federal Street.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Hill District is Open!
October 25, 2008: Dedication of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Hill District marks first new library in 28 years

Two-Day Celebration Planned in Honor of Pittsburgh’s Newest Library
October 8, 2008: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Hill District set to open October 24-25 in grand style.

Construction Begins on Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s New North Side Library
May 9, 2008: The site of an abandoned gas station on Pittsburgh’s North Side will soon become a beacon for literacy and learning.

September 5, 2007:
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh receives $2 Million Grant for Capital Campaign
A grant from The Heinz Endowments will support construction projects in the Hill District and North Side and the renovation of the Library’s East Liberty location.

April 19, 2007:
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Begins Construction on City's Newest Library
Official groundbreaking on the Library's new facility in the Hill District.

July 19, 2006:
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Completes Woods Run Renovation
CLP - Woods Run celebrates grand re-opening August 5th.

June 5, 2006:
Governor Ed Rendell Pledges $7.5 Million to Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Capital Campaign
Slated for immediate renewal are the Library's East Liberty and Hill District locations.

February 9, 2006
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to Build New Hill District Facility
Located on the corner of Centre Avenue and Kirkpatrick Street the new library will be the first facility in Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Capital Improvements Campaign that is a completely new structure.

November 30, 2005:
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Announces Construction Plans
Woods Run Location begins anticipated renovations December 8th.

June 17, 2005:
Pittsburgh Library Earns National Building Award
American Institute of Architects and American Library Association Recognize Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Brookline

April 19, 2005:
Squirrel Hill Grand Opening Celebration
Lofty Idea Now Reality. On Tuesday, April 19, 2005, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh invites the community to celebrate extensive improvements to the bustling Squirrel Hill location.