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.

A wonderful resource for the Homewood community, this is an inviting building with a dedicated…read morestaff. I attended a special African American Read-In here last week, and it was great to see young and old step up to read poetry, prose, plays and children's books. I've met many of the staff and they have been very friendly and helpful. Once I brought my Venture Outdoors group through the building and one of the Librarians gave a wonderful impromptu tour. Their children's collection is quite strong. They have lots of programming, such as story-time, computer instruction, and there are computers that the patrons are free to use. There is a really fine auditorium that seats 300 hosts musical concerts and plays. There is an African-American collection contains more than 12,000 materials on African and African-American culture. Make sure you look up at the ceiling, there are some stunning skylights. Also of note, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood featured this library on several of the shows.

The Homewood library is filled with friendly conscientious staff who make it a point to know…read morepatrons and to help people out. Homewood library is a beautiful facility with an excellent collection and part of the Carnegie Library system which means you can easily access almost anything that you would need.

This library is a hidden gem amongst the Allegheny County Library System. Though not an official…read moreCarnegie Library of Pittsburgh branch, it's affiliated, so you use a Carnegie card to check out books and have all of the Carnegie services. This library is beautiful--bronze statues, big windows, a potbelly stove for the winters and benches outside for the summer. There is a small computer lab and free wifi. They have an excellent children's section and a good variety of new fiction. If they don't have a book, CD, DVD, or audiobook you're looking for, chances are the Carnegie system will and you can order that item to be sent to Avalon. The staff is mostly volunteers, so you know they will be helpful. It's pretty quiet during the hours before school gets out and there are a few cubicles, so it's a wonderful place to study.

Cool , quiet little library that feels odd the beaten path in Bellevue/Avalon area. Check out…read moretheir Star Wars movie series in the Summer.

4.5 stars. The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is a public library system that was funded by the…read moreindustrialist Andrew Carnegie in the late 1800s. The library system has about 20 locations throughout the city, including this location in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood. My husband and I visited this library once recently. When we entered the library, a security employee kindly greeted us. We walked around the entire library and saw items such as nonfiction books, fiction books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, and more for both adults and children. We also saw information desks, dozens of computers, and desks and chairs. Furthermore, the library's website says that visitors may use Wi-fi, photocopiers and printers (for a fee), scanners, fax machines, and meeting rooms. Overall, we liked this library. This library in Squirrel Hill is not as large as the main library in Oakland, but I think that it is a great place for people of various demographic groups to read, study, relax, or work.

This library is great. I love the seating and events they have. Some seating is right on the window…read moresill which is fun and relaxing.

It's a small but mighty public library. It is particularly well known for their tool library…read more That's a place where you can save money by borrowing a tool, or try out tool before you think about buying. There are lots of services for children, but there are also great programs for adults, such as Yoga. If they don't have the book you need, they can order it from other libraries. The staff are friendly and great. Another fascinating feature is the free fridge which is available 24/7.

On a scale of cotton candy to Brussels sprouts, Millvale Community Library is a buffet of…read moredeliciousness. The library is colorful with plenty of space to read or do group activities. I spent an hour or so working from the library, and I pulled up a seat at a long table. The back patio also had seating. I really loved this library! Street parking is available.

The cutest public library in Ambridge, PA. Very historic building with great natural light. The…read morelibrary has two floors. The first floor is exclusively children's books. There are a lot of tables around the library if you want to read and work on your laptop here. Free WiFi is also available. There is a parking lot in the back with about 5 or 6 spots and also street parking around the neighborhood if the lot is full. So cozy and quiet. Highly recommend visiting!

This is a gem of library, very community oriented. The librarian greeted me with a smile and helped…read moreme find what I was looking for. New materials are processed faster than the other libraries in the system, and they get put on the shelves right away. There are lots of computers to use, a good movie collection and a nice selection of books.

This is a wonderful library with friendly and fun staff. We spend the most time in the children's…read morearea, which is separated from the main library. There are tons of books to read and movies to rent, and they have a nice section with computers for more learning. We recently started participating in STEAM Saturdays, and one of our favorite workshops was on airplane science. My son is now obsessed with learning how to make new models and seeing which ones fly the furthest. We also enjoyed the Christmas party, where the kids got to make gingerbread houses out of recycled milk cartons, graham crackers, icing and all the candy and other goodies. Santa was there, along with a hot chocolate bar. This library knows how to keep kids engaged and make learning and reading fun. I'm so glad we have such a wonderful local library.

The people that work at the Mars library are very kind, friendly and helpful. They make you feel…read morelike you want to come back. I really appreciate that so much. Keep up the good work. Thanks