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.

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.

We came here ro meet my sons tutor and it was great. There was a special room for them to work in…read moreprivate while me and my other son explored. I loved the kids area. Both of the boys were excited to see the axolotl. I was excited to see that they have a writing club for middle schoolers.

They are so friendly and helpful here! It amazes me that a lot of the employees are young kids…read morethat started there as a service project and they are still working there 4 and 5 years later. Everyone always has a smile on their face and they seem to genuinely enjoy their jobs.

It's not the largest of Carnegie Library branches but it's very chill, friendly librarians, and has…read moreprinting, and good selection of DVDs etc.

I came here for a library event and thought it was pretty trendy and fun for a library. The windows…read moreand open area are beautiful. I think that the children's area is really nice and my nephews seemed to find something that they both enjoyed while visiting here. I look forward to coming back and using the space.

The library is a beautiful open space with a nice children's area. They have an excellent…read morecollection of DVDs available. The library is located in the Hampton community center which is an excellent community center and gym for Hampton and Allidon park residents. They have a large open spade lounge with wifi and private conf room space.

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

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.

Always a good place to work and they have a lot of excellent resources and a used book store…read moredownstairs thst benefits a local charity I believe. They have cool workshops for creating 3D art and many other classes and workshops. Also, free passes (depending on availability - only so many per month ) for museums and other paid events around the city.

It's a nice library intge middle of town it's really comfortable with a few lounge chairs and lots…read moreof tables n chairs. The library is really well stocked and very quiet yep not all libraries are quiet but this one is. The librarians have always been helpful

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.

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.

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