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ProjectArt Launches in Pittsburgh

September 20, 2017 – 2:22 pm
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The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh welcomes ProjectArt: a national arts education nonprofit organization that provides free after school programming.

Teen Media Awards 2017

August 12, 2017 – 12:51 pm
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On August 12th 2017, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh hosted the 2017 Teen Media Awards at the library’s main branch in Oakland. The ceremony honored the works of Pittsburgh area youth through the Labsy Awards and the Ralph Munn Creative Writing Contest. Youth Express microphones were on hand to hear from members of CLP’s staff, teen attendees, and community advocates to capture the spirit of the event.

Propel Power – Propel Northside Podcast

June 5, 2017 – 5:59 pm
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A group of departing eighth students at Propel Northside came together to record the inaugural episode of the Propel Power Podcast.

Veronica Simmonds, Host of Braidio

August 15, 2015 – 10:26 am
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From 8/15/2015: Veronica Simmonds, host of the Halifax-based Braidio, a radio program where she interviews artists, musicians, scientists and more as she braids their hair, talking about her program and her 2-week interactive residency at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.

Live Music with Brandon Muske

August 8, 2015 – 11:26 am

From 8/8/2015: Live music with singer/songwriter Brandon Wallace Muske.

YES: Pittsburgh Concert Society Young Artists Winner, Sophia Lee

August 8, 2015 – 11:22 am

From 8/8/2015: Pittsburgh Concert Society Young Artists Competition winner Sophia Lee (16) with selections on harp.

YES: Pittsburgh Refugee Youth Summer Enrichment (PRYSE)

August 8, 2015 – 11:17 am

From 8/8/2015: Reflections from Pittsburgh Refugee Youth Summer Enrichment (PRYSE)summer camp students Sharif Muzhimu (12, Arsenal Middle School), Niraj Nepal (14, South Brooks Middle School), Champa Phuyal (13, Beechwood Elementary School) and Chali Chhetri (15, Keystone Oaks High School).

YES: Girl Rock Band, Awkward Silence

August 8, 2015 – 11:11 am

From 8/8/2015: Awkward Silence, featuring Treelady Studio Girls Rock Camp members Taylor Brandau, Jillian Lehosky, Alex Snyder, Taylor Goldtrap and Kiersten Stecik.

A Story from Jim May

August 8, 2015 – 10:51 am
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From 8/8/2015: A story from Jim May in advance of the 15th Annual Three Rivers Storytelling Festival, 8/7 and 8/8, Winchester Thurston School North Campus.

Live Bluegrass with Lonesome, Lost & Foggy

August 1, 2015 – 1:06 pm

From 8/1/2015: Live bluegrass with Lonesome, Lost & Foggy.