I love the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Walking in feels more like entering a castle or historic…read morelandmark than a library. The building is beautiful, and every time I visit I notice something new. The staff are always welcoming, friendly, and willing to help, which makes the library feel comfortable and inviting. What I appreciate most is that there are so many activities and events that are free or very low cost. There are plenty of programs for teens, families, and adults, and everyone is welcome. It's definitely worth the drive from the suburbs if you're looking for a unique place to spend a few hours. Between the architecture, the helpful staff, and all the community events, it's one of the coolest libraries I've visited. I wish I would have known about this place when my boys were little, it would be a great stop after visiting the museum.

A beautiful library filled with tons of amazing resources and interesting and unique finds!…read moreOne of the things I loved was that this branch has a music library! I could spend all day just in that section. You can look at (and check out) all sorts of things from musical scores, concert programs, newspaper clippings and more. They even have instruments you can check out! I don't think there is any other library in the area that offers this sort of department. There is something for everyone here (and then some!). I've been here with my kids when they were babies and have taken them here for a variety of programs or even just to stop in when we are in the area. There are plenty of places to relax and enjoy your book (including a cafe) but lots of quiet nooks and seating areas as well. There is no parking lot specific to the library, but there is a ton of metered parking in the area. I highly recommend visiting this library, especially if you are looking for something unique. Or even just to enjoy some quiet time in a beautiful space.

This is such an incredibly cool space! I've been here to use…read morethe library, to attend performances, to participate in performances and attend special events in the event space. All of the experiences have been wonderful. The library portion is fantastic. A large kids section with friendly and helpful librarians, a great area (with a fireplace!) to relax, computers and an overall great selection of books. The music hall portion is wonderful as well. Seats are pretty comfortable with a decent amount of room and you can see well from basically anywhere in there. The backstage area has two large dressing rooms with lighted mirrors. The only downside is that there is fairly limited parking, so if you are attending an event, you need to get there early enough to grab a spot or hope for nearby street parking.

I couldn't imagine walking up the street or steps from the main street in Carnegie to the Library…read more Let's hear it for automobiles. Built high on the hill, I am sure it witnessed a lot of Pittsburgh history. The kind staff allowed us to see the theater. It is very similar to Carnegie Library of Homestead. The lower level seats have been adopted and refurbished with nice padding. The Library is still raising funds to refurbish the seats on the 2nd floor. The fireplace on the main floor of the Library is enormous from floor to ceiling (at least 20 ft ceilings). The Civil War Nurses exhibit brought us to the library. Very enjoyable. We will be back to experience other events at the Library and theater. Ample parking during Library hours. Not sure enough parking onsite for theater events. Street parking available.

The Bridgeville Library is a fantastic community resource. Besides the usual offerings that…read morelibraries provide, such as books, movies, music, etc., the Bridgeville Library also provides various programming and activities for people of all ages. The library is nice, modern, spacious, and best of all, it is free-of-charge to use these services, and the staff is always friendly and helpful.

I stopped here today to print some papers. What a great public library I must say! It's kinda…read moretucked back hiding in the neighborhood back streets. There's a decent size parking lot and the building is nice. It feels very modern with the way everything is. On the inside the staff where so helpful and friendly. I would definitely return to this location in the future if I am in the area.

I've gone to this library 4-5 times to study and I'm a fan. All I needed for a library card was my…read moredriver's license. I'm ashamed to say this is my first library card since I graduated from college. The librarians were super helpful getting me and my husband library cards and telling us the great benefits. They have a lot of ebooks and online magazines that you have access to with your library card. They also have wireless Internet available, but you have to have a library card to access it. There are about 6-8 computers with internet that you can use and a printer. There aren't many tables to study (maybe around 6). When I studied I needed headphones to concentrate because other customers and workers can be a bit loud. My only wish is that they had a quiet room to study or read... and it would get another star. And I also wish their hours were better, but it's still quite nice for it to be close to where I live. I'll take more pictures when there are less people around!

I've never had a problem going to this library. The workers are really nice and even bring out to…read moreitems to your car in the freezing cold of winter. That's what I call exceptional service.

It is a very beautiful library stocked with great resources. However some of your staff need to…read morelearn how to communicate better and not be rude.

Wow. WAY better than I expected! It looks pretty plain and small on the outside, but it's…read moresurprisingly large inside with two floors! The top floor has all the books that you'd expect to find in a library, whereas the bottom floor houses more activities and performance areas. The books on the top floor are all arranged by topic, so historical books are in one area, young adult in another, etc. Makes it really easy to find what you're looking for! There are plenty of study spaces and cozy corners to curl up with a book or laptop. I love how it's spaced out enough without making you feel too isolated from your fellow library visitors. Just be aware that there aren't a ton of outlets, but there are charging stations located throughout the facility, each with a variety of different chargers for phones and computers. Makes you feel pretty well taken care of! I absolutely loved visiting this library and I hope to come back again soon!

Everything. The staff is helpful the material is plentiful and the Libby ap…read moreWorks well

This place is very well lit and has a lot of life! The space is quite small - but they have used it…read moreefficiently. There are computer terminals for patrons. My favorite thing was the 3D painting machine - you need to pay to use it though. They sell some pre-made models though. They have monthly specials - for Feb they had displays of books celebrating the Black History Month. They lack an extensive collection of books in certain non-fiction genre. But, if you are looking for a place to borrow fiction novels and children's books, this is a good one.

This library has been my primary location for the last 5-6 years and I couldn't say more good…read morethings about it. They are extremely organized, friendly, and make connections with their frequent visitors. They sell Saris chocolate at the front for the same price as the grocery store, but proceeds benefit the library. They have a ton of resources available to the public for free or very low cost. They have passes (mostly family) for a lot of local museums and historical sites. The parking lot is massive and somewhat recently paved. The hours are friendly to most schedules and the drop box is always available for returns when they're closed.

Great library with wonderful programs! Cafe, small and large meeting g rooms and an outdoor patio.read more

Nothing bad to say. Beautiful, historic place. Classic. I've done dance recitals on the Music Hall…read morestage as a child and have seen A-list musicians and comics perform on that same stage 50+ years later. The library itself houses a huge collection of relevant publications, including many local authors. Long live the Carnegie Library.

I never would've guessed there's a theater inside a library! I went for a comedy show, and I really…read moreliked the venue. It's a small space, but the marble pillars give it an elegant Renaissance vibe.

Cranberry Library has it all! There is an enormous selection of books and movies, and the…read morechildren's section is especially impressive. The library hosts many fun events that appeal to all ages and interests. The staff is top-notch, and they always make you feel welcome. Johnna at the reference desk is very helpful and intelligent, plus she's always friendly! The library is definitely worth a visit if you're in Cranberry.

I stopped in to Northland for the first time today. What a beautiful library! I had to renew a long…read moreoverdue card and the customer service desk was very helpful and made it a quick process. There are plenty of spaces for sitting throughout the library, as well as computers for patrons to use or print from. They're also fine-free and have automatic loan renewal which is helpful if you don't live nearby. Will definitely return.

Northland Public Library was established in 1968. Residents of Allegheny County who have a free…read morelibrary card may use this library. Northland Public Library participates in inter-library loaning, but it has many of its own resources: books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, audio books, e-books, downloadable music files and videos, electronic periodicals, state databases, desktop computers, Wi-Fi, resume and job-search assistance, board games, video games, Virtual Reality headsets, American Girl dolls, yoga kits, radon detectors, reserved meeting rooms, a tutoring room, a Learning Garden, a store, etcetera. In December 2025, Northland Public Library completed a construction project that included a two-story building extension, accessible lower-level entrance, Commonplace Coffee cafe, teen space, mezzanine reading level, upper Conference Room, staircase, centralized service desk, and relocated Book Nook bookstore. For years my husband and I have been customers of this library. Most recently my husband frequently checked out DVDs, and we drank beverages in the Commonplace Coffee. We thought that the renovated area looked very nice and was a significant improvement. We really like this library and expect to use it more in the future.