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Once Upon a Time, In a Land Not Too Far Away…

By Emma Paulini- 12th Grade, Fox Chapel Area High School

Since the beginning of time, young and old have enjoyed sharing and being delighted by tales. Once a year in Pittsburgh, storytellers and listeners from all around the United States gather to celebrate the power of the spoken word at the Three Rivers Storytelling Festival. Read more [...]

aside 25 Aug

A Party at the Library? Yes! – Teen Summer Reading Celebration

By Emma Paulini — 11th Grade, Fox Chapel Area High School The library: a public space filled with books, resources, and knowledgeable librarians. A place to learn and explore or simply relax. A place to meet friends, old and new. Throughout the summer months, Pittsburgh teens take part in the Teen Summer Reading program sponsored by Carnegie Libraries Read more [...]

aside 12 Aug

The Multi-Benefits of Submitting Multimedia (And Other Work)

By Maura Sheedy - 12th Grade, Oakland Catholic High School
I have always thought that there should be no awards given for art. I believe that art should speak to the viewer individually, and therefore, there really is no “best” art. Technique and talent can only go so far. I still am rooted in my beliefs, but after attending the Labsy Awards Read more [...]

aside 11 Aug

Free Ride and Bike Pittsburgh Rejuvenate Pittsburgh’s Bicyclical Opportunities

By Tyler Baum - 12th Grade, K12 International Academy
In an alcove amidst a room in East Liberty filled with readers stood Scott Gibson, a staff member of Free Ride Recycled Bicycle Co-Op, prepared and eager to give teens a hands-on lesson in bicycle mechanics. Mr. Gibson has been offering his mechanical and bicyclical Read more [...]

aside 29 Jul

Saturday Light Brigade Radio Series: Amplifying Youth Voices

By Stephanie Wang - 11th Grade, Peters Township High School
Politician Gordon Smith once said, "A lot of things people see as innovative are faddish and fleeting, and I'm simply telling you, staying power like broadcasting has is more important in the end than the latest app you can download." The importance of radio Read more [...]

aside 22 Jul

Teens Find Fashion Inspiration

By Vera Fisk - 10th Grade, Pittsburgh Obama Academy
The Carnegie Library in Oakland holds tons of activities for students of all ages. Every Tuesday and Wednesday in the summer, teens have the opportunity to learn an array of skills and knowledge through “The Labs.” Sometimes the workshops are Read more [...]

aside 19 Jul

The Story Behind the Fashion Design Labs

By Zoe Moran - 10th Grade, Pittsburgh Obama Academy
Do you ever wonder what it's like to teach kids to do something important? At the Carnegie Library in Oakland, kids are learning how to sew and recycle materials, such as t-shirts, into usable projects. The main library has open labs for teens every Wednesday during the summer. Last week, Read more [...]

aside 17 Jul

Teens Explore Art and Energy

By Ellen Madden - 10th Grade, Moon Area High School
From giant flowers made out of solar panels to huge hourglasses that use solar energy to power hundreds of homes, Public Art & Renewable Energy Workshop at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh gave teens a different view on renewable energy. On June 30, Land Art Read more [...]