Around Town: This club is no weapon to use against library Oct 20, 2009
Before I get to one of those rants, let me be clearer than I was in Sunday's column about how I feel about the director of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh having a Duquesne Club membership ... " She was referring to the column in which I showed that surrounding municipalities, though much smaller than Pittsburgh, contribute far more to their libraries than does the city. Pittsburgh contributes $40,000, the same amount it gave in 1895. As a reader from McCandless has since pointed out, his... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pittsburgh's pittance unbalances library's books Oct 18, 2009
In the mid-1990s, Robert Croneberger, then director of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, and former county Controller Frank Lucchino, as good a friend as libraries have had since Andy Carnegie left the Earth, decided the system needed computers ... I bring this up because the $3,720 Duquesne Club membership for Barb Mistick, the current president and director of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, has been in the news ... 6 million to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, will decide next week... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Loss of hospital devastates Braddock Oct 17, 2009
"No matter what, we've always had a hospital here," said Vicki Vargo, 52, executive director of the Braddock Carnegie Library and a resident of North Braddock. "I just can't imagine the community without a hospital.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Plan to close libraries spurs audit thoughts Oct 16, 2009
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's plan to close five of its branches raised enough eyebrows on the Regional Asset District board that the board will vote next week on whether to order a special audit of the library system ... The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh this calendar year is receiving RAD's single largest grant, $17 ... "We look forward to working with the Allegheny Regional Asset District and welcome any tool that will help us continue to stress the importance of libraries in our... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Libraries losing one-fifth of budget Oct 16, 2009
The Pennsylvania Library Association calculates that the statewide subsidy decreased by 15. 1 million from the current 75. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Pittsburgh Foundation launches PittsburghGives Oct 14, 2009
A separate $100,000 fund will provide matching dollars to support Carnegie Library, which is facing branch cuts ... The maximum individual gift for Carnegie Library is $10,000, which qualifies for a matching grant of $5,000 by the Pittsburgh Foundation. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
'Match Day' to benefit library Oct 13, 2009
As part of a kickoff later this month for its new Internet-based giving initiative, The Pittsburgh Foundation will provide $400,000 in matching funds to support local nonprofits, including $100,000 to the strapped Carnegie Library ... But after allocating an additional $100,000 from its unrestricted grant-making pool, the foundation decided last week to contribute another $100,000 in matching funds specifically for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, following the announcement that four... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Around Town: No quiet in these libraries Oct 13, 2009
That can happen when news of Pittsburgh being named America's No. 1 Sports City arrives just as the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh gets set to close five of its 19 branches ... "Maybe the Carnegie Library trustees should just threaten to move the library to Cleveland," Fran Bertonaschi of Hazelwood wrote. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
With cuts and closings: A bad year for libraries Oct 13, 2009
Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette Among the facilities scheduled to be closed by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is the Lawrenceville branch ... The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh faces another financial headache next year -- a 20 ... 78 million to the Carnegie Library this year. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pittsburgh chalks up another sports win Oct 8, 2009
The mayor -- who after the news conference talked to reporters about the city's perspective on the cash-strapped Carnegie Library system -- talked about the escape Pittsburgh's sports fandom supplies. "People find comfort and unity in sports and it's an escape for them. ... On a Monday morning, you don't have to pick up the newspaper to know if the Steelers won or not. You just have to walk around town and get the sense of people. ... That really speaks volumes to the intensity of fans here and... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Carnegie Library review weighed by RAD Oct 8, 2009
Carnegie Library review weighed ... Darrell Sapp / Post-Gazette Shirley Gasper, of Beechview, with her granddaughter, Diamond Marie Petrocelli, 6, talks with Audrey Iacone, right, the manager of the Beechview Carnegie Library branch ... Responding to a request by Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, the Allegheny Regional Asset District said yesterday it would consider ordering a performance audit of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh after its board announced plans to close five of its 19 branches... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
A great city, failing its libraries Oct 8, 2009
I've been saying this for years, but the announcement that the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will close five of its 19 branches next year still hit me like an Oxford English Dictionary to the solar plexus ... " The United Way number for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is 0816, but it would be wrong to suggest that one-time donations can solve this problem. Pittsburgh managed its way through the Depression without closing any branches. Now we're cutting five neighborhoods off from this shiny... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Carnegie board's vote provokes an uproar Oct 7, 2009
Residents and politicians alike decried the announced cuts yesterday by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, which will close five branches, move others and trim hours in the face of a spiraling deficit. Mayor Luke Ravenstahl called for an independent audit of the library budget by the Regional Assets District board "so that we know how the money is being spent. A lot of people don't know what's happening at the library. "The library was the only place where RAD didn't make any cuts," he said,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
5 Carnegie Library sites to be closed Oct 7, 2009
For the first time in its 114-year history, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will close five of its 19 branches next year to cover a projected $1 ... Opened in 1898, the Lawrenceville building on Fisk Street is the Carnegie Library's first branch ... "In 1993, Pittsburgh provided the Carnegie Library with $5.3 million," Mr. Ravenstahl said, "then RAD took over the responsibility. But city taxpayers and county taxpayers contribute to the $17 million the library gets, so it's wrong to suggest... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Library backers plead for survival of branches Oct 6, 2009
Supporters of neighborhood branches of the Carnegie Library rallied yesterday in Oakland, greeting board members as they arrived for a 4 p.m. meeting with pleas and signs. The board was expected to vote on possible closings but deferred public comment until this morning, when the library administration will hold a news conference at 11 a.m. at the main branch in Oakland to announce its plan to deal with funding shortfalls. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Libraries add Kindle to collection in pilot program Oct 2, 2009
Students can borrow a Kindle DX from either E.S. Bird or Carnegie Library. Both libraries loan the e-reader for a 24-hour period. (Daily Orange, NY)
Library supporters rally in Beechview Oct 2, 2009
Supporters of the Carnegie Library in Beechview rallied last night to save their library as the library system's board of trustees decides how to make the system financially sustainable ... At $23 per person, total spending on the Carnegie Library system is far lower than in many cities, Ms. Wagner said ... Administrators for those four libraries, and potentially others, have been called to a meeting preceding the all-staff meeting of Carnegie Library employees scheduled for Oct. 6. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Cultural groups face pinch in RAD funds Sep 30, 2009
It freezes at the 2009 level grants to the Carnegie Library, the Allegheny County Library Association, and the city, county, and McKeesport parks ... While the Carnegie Library didn't receive a cut in RAD funding, maintaining the status quo wasn't anything close to a victory ... "Keeping us flat, I think, is an appreciation of how important libraries are. We're disappointed, but at the same time, I know what a difficult economic period it is," said Dr. Barbara K. Mistick, president and director... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Books for the blind enter the digital age Sep 30, 2009
The text, stored in a digital cartridge, soon will be available to borrowers at the Carnegie Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. The Carnegie Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped will begin to make the switch from analog books on audiocassette tape to digital cartridges next month ... You are eligible to use the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped if. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Closings prevail as city welcomes G-20 Sep 21, 2009
The Carnegie Library Downtown and Business Branch on Smithfield Street will close Sept. 23-25, and the Carnegie Library Main Branch on Forbes Avenue in Oakland will close Sept. 24 and 25. Additional Carnegie Library branches may close on a case-by-case basis. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Students gather to discuss civics Sep 15, 2009
Robin Rombach/Post-Gazette Marjorie Rendell, left, first lady of Pennsylvania, speaks to high school students in the music hall at the Carnegie Library of Homestead yesterday ... As microphones were passed around the crowded auditorium in the Carnegie Library of Homestead, some students said high school taught them to be submissive, while others argued that ineffective student governments were poor models for democracy. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
'Sorority Row' Sep 11, 2009
But in the end credits producers thank area locations used in the production, including Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall, the Carnegie Library of Homestead, Collier Township and the Concordia Club in Oakland. Directed by relative newcomer Stewart Hendler, "Sorority Row" is a remake of 1983's "The House on Sorority Row." Hendler employs all the usual tricks to build suspense -- sound effects; slow, stalking camera movements -- and his murder scenes, while bloody, tend not to be too gory and... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
RACCOON RIVER VALLEY TRAIL Sep 11, 2009
The event will be held at 7 p.m. at the Center for Town/Craft at 1124 Willis Avenue in downtown Perry, across the street from the renovated Carnegie Library. "We encourage communities all along the RRVT to send representatives, and we hope trail users will attend, too," said Chuck Offenburger, of Cooper, RRVT Assn. secretary. (The Guthrian, IA)
City may require bicycle parking at developments Sep 2, 2009
Pointing to a trend in development planning, Corey Layman, a city planner, said the just-opened Allegheny branch of the Carnegie Library is providing 12 spaces for bikes, while the ordinance would require only one. East Liberty Place, a multi-use development now under construction, will accommodate 59 parked bicycles; 19 would be required. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
'Incredible story' behind veteran's Navy Cross Aug 29, 2009
The University of Georgia, which will turn the base into a medical campus when the Navy leaves, intends to use the 1910 Carnegie library that houses the museum as a showcase for the history of the property, said Tim Burgess, UGA vice president for finance and administration. The campus also has served as a teachers' college and UGA dormitories for women. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Grand opening today for new North Side library Aug 29, 2009
Darrell Sapp/Post-Gazette Barbara Mistick, president and director of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, stands in the children's section of the new Allegheny branch of the Carnegie Library. The new Allegheny branch of the Carnegie Library throws its grand opening party today, a free, public event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ... Dr. Barbara K. Mistick, president and director of the Carnegie Library system, will speak after a 10:15 a.m. ribbon-cutting. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Celebrating local food all month Aug 27, 2009
At 6 p.m. on Sept. 3, "YERT: Your Environmental Road Trip" kicks off Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's free Sustainable September film series at the Main library in Oakland. "YERT" (yert. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Groups make their cases for RAD funds Aug 26, 2009
That was the prevailing sentiment yesterday at the RAD board's first public budget hearing for 2010, as leaders of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, the National Aviary, and the city and county parks made their annual funding requests. "This year, funding from almost every source is threatened," said Barbara Mistick, president and director of Carnegie Library ... The Carnegie Library is seeking about $19. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Sheridan intern preserves history during the summer of '09 Aug 25, 2009
They ranged from lists of book titles held at Sheridans old Carnegie Library to engineering documents for roads and bridges and proposals for projects that never got off the ground. A lot of the files are merely proposals, which we dont know much about or how they ended up, Bede said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Recession could plateau RAD funding Aug 24, 2009
The district funds major assets like the Carnegie Museums, the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory, the city and county parks, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh as well as dozens of other arts and cultural groups ... The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is seeking a nearly $1. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Nobody's poured 'em longer (1/9/99) Aug 20, 2009
As soon as the nearby Carnegie Library clock struck 12, Angelo then 19 carried in the first case, plopped it on what had been a soda fountain, and started opening bottles for the thirsty throng. He tended bar until 2 a.m., "and I've been bartending ever since." For as much as the business has changed, he says, its essence is much the same as when Josh Gibson used to stop for nickel beers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Carnegie Library seeks RAD funding increase Aug 11, 2009
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will seek a 10. 1 percent increase in Allegheny Regional Asset District funding when it presents its 2010 budget to the RAD board Aug. 25, library spokeswoman Suzanne Thinnes said yesterday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Library use changes over the years Aug 2, 2009
It had been built to replace the old Carnegie library across the street, which had stood for nearly 66 years. Chippewa Falls has had a library since 1894, 25 years after the city was founded. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Library's 40th birthday celebration planned Aug. 5 Jul 30, 2009
The brand-new building at 105 W. Central St. was just across the street from the old Carnegie library, which had stood for nearly 66 years ... There will be refreshments and photos of the Library s dedication and the old Carnegie library on display. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Architect’s drawings rediscovered Jul 24, 2009
Burggraf, who was born in Illinois and moved to Oregon as an adult, designed and supervised the construction of many Albany buildings, including: Central; the old high school that is now First Baptist Church; the Masonic Temple; the Downtown Carnegie Library; the Venetian Theater; and the Bikman Building, now Sid Stevens Jewelers. He was credited with designing 40 schools and six courthouses, including the Linn County Courthouse demolished in 1939. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Fidelity donates to downtown Wichita plan Jul 24, 2009
Through various efforts, including refurbishing the Wichita Carnegie Library Building, Fidelity Bank has committed for years to advancing our city and our downtown. The city has received proposals from 32 companies seeking to become the consulting team for the effort, which would create a master plan for development in the city core. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
32nd annual Interior Tour of Homes features abode with funky and unusual Jul 19, 2009
In the past, proceeds have benefited the Carnegie Library, the Monteith House Museum and Central School. Reader Comments The comments below are from readers of Democratherald. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Bencks, Hoenks Heritage honorees Jul 17, 2009
The winners were announced Friday, July 10, at the Founder's Day Celebration at the Carnegie Library Lawn. The Hoenks were awarded the Heritage Award posthumously for the philanthropy they've made over the years that have benefitted area school children. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Many offer budget advice for library Jul 17, 2009
More than 45 speakers, including Pittsburgh City Council President Doug Shields, last night offered officials of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh simple advice on how to weather its looming budget deficit -- find more money ... "We don't have specific answers for solutions as we go along," Dr. Mistick told the crowd of nearly 150 at the Carnegie Library Lecture Hall, Oakland. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Claflin among S.C. Big Read grant recipients Jul 13, 2009
The South Carolina grant recipients are Claflin University, Greenwood County Library, Spartanburg County Public Libraries, Union County Carnegie Library and the University of South Carolina Arts Institute in Columbia. "The South Carolina Center for the Book and the State Library are pleased that South Carolina is so well represented in this round of Big Read grants," said David Goble, State Library director. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Library asks for cost-saving ideas Jul 7, 2009
Anticipating a $6 million budget deficit by 2014, the Carnegie Library is asking the public this month for ways to save money. It has scheduled three open meetings to present its financial picture and then collect citizen suggestions to improve that picture. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Library to host Albany Idol talent shows Jul 7, 2009
The Tuesday show will be at the main library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E.; Wednesday s talent will perform at the Carnegie library, 302 Ferry St. S.W. Cash prizes will be awarded. Kids up to age 18 who want to perform are invited to pick up entry forms at either library. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Ten things to do before summer ends Jul 3, 2009
Beatty Street behind Carnegie Library, East Liberty (Mondays). Monday: "Hotel for Dogs". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The Park County Arena Board is beginning fundraising to help with an upcoming payment on Riley Arena. The $118,000 payment is due July 18. (Photo by Sara Loven) Jul 1, 2009
" , Ditto the Coe Memorial Hospital , the old Carnegie Library , even the Irma ( which came within a day of being demolished in 1966!). Now that we have to pay for all these edifices and luxury attachments, like the Riley icehouse, out of our own pockets. Just how much more fundraising can we stand around here ? Sleeping Giant, Forward Cody , that goofy Events Center carousel, CYASO airline subsidies , and a dozen other smaller entities all standing there with their hands out. Those billionaires... (Cody Enterprise, WY)
A walk with Athens history Jun 30, 2009
Ensign Bryan Boggs talks about the history contained in the museum at Carnegie Library during a recent tour of the Navy Supply Corps School on Prince Avenue. Thanks to a new series of guided tours sponsored by the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation, residents and visitors alike can take a walk with history. (Athens Banner-Herald)
UPCOMING EVENTS Jun 26, 2009
6:30 p.m. first Tuesday of each month, Carnegie Library, (320) 632-1848, (800) 809-1848, www. bookinitontheweb. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Libraries taken aback by RAD reslicing Jun 25, 2009
The biggest winner in Tuesday's complicated vote of library representatives was the Carnegie Library of McKeesport, with a boost of $132,771 next year ... However, the long-struggling Braddock Carnegie Library does stand to collect an additional $62,724. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Carnegie Library projecting a $6M budget shortfall by 2014 Jun 23, 2009
Carnegie Library projecting $6M budget shortfall - Pittsburgh Business Times ... Carnegie Library projecting $6M budget shortfall ... 29 million, according to Carnegie Library s 2008 annual report. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Library officials talk loudly of money trouble Jun 23, 2009
At Carnegie Library, officials talk volumes of money woes ... As the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh continues to serve more and more people and to renovate its aging branches, it anticipates a sharp decline in government support, including a $1 ... RAD has "not made any decision to decrease funding for the Carnegie Library. In fact, we have taken a lot of time to try and do exactly the opposite," responded Executive Director David Donohue yesterday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Historic preservation: What's worth saving? Jun 21, 2009
Other projects include the ISU Design West building, 306 Virginia St., Castle on the Hill (Central High), Plymouth Block, Carnegie Library and the 501 Douglas building (Cobblers' Bench). Jung recalled a number of groups came together to lobby Security National Bank to save the Williges building, at 613 Pierce St., from the wrecking ball. (Sioux City Journal)
•Letter: Library would be boon for downtown Franklin Jun 20, 2009
More than 20 years ago, the library realized it would outgrow the space in the Carnegie Library on Madison Street. Land was acquired next to Franklin College, and a building was constructed, sized for the anticipated population growth in the coming 20 years. (The Daily Journal)
Around Town: Not your grandpa's ice-cream man Jun 16, 2009
They had a good day recently outside the main branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and, as the Goodie Truck enters its first summer, it anticipates shifting more toward daylight hours. The frozen key lime tart has been a good seller as the weather has warmed. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Women's Basketball in the Community - June 2009 Jun 16, 2009
Team volunteers at the Carnegie Library's 9th Annual Summer Reading Extravaganza, Coach Serio plays in the Hines Ward Pittsburgh Celebrity Softball Game ... On Sunday, June 7th, the team partnered with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, volunteering for the library s 9th Annual Summer Reading Extravaganza. (Goduquesne.com)
Teens invited to join marionette troupe Jun 6, 2009
Performances will begin at 10:30 a.m. July 28 and 2 p.m. July 29, at the downtown Carnegie library, 302 Ferry St. S.W.. To be a member of the troupe, students must attend the entire workshop/rehearsal and both performances. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Kids invited to summer reading program Jun 6, 2009
Participants can pick up event calendars and reading logs at the main library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E.; at the Carnegie Library, 302 Ferry St. S.W.; or on the library s website at. Call the children s desk at (541) 917-7583 for more information. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Library plans for growth, building Jun 5, 2009
During the hearing Cecil explained that Hartford City s library is a Carnegie Library. Even though it was built in the gas boom days, local taxpayers at the time were burdened with the cost of a new courthouse so city fathers wrote to wealthy philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and asked him to build a library. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Woman says Victoria's Secret stole her bra idea Jun 4, 2009
She went to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and did patent research to see if something like what she envisioned already existed. It did not, so she made her way to a local patent attorney. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Funding starts flowing into Hill District May 29, 2009
"It is clear that all parties involved in this process understand the importance of revitalizing the Hill and have stepped up to the challenge," Mr. Frazier added during a news conference at the Hill District's Carnegie Library on Centre Avenue. Central to the community benefits agreement was the union of public-private partnerships that committed to infusing funds into neighborhood revitalization programs in the Hill District. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Celebrate 100th anniversary of the West Branch Library May 7, 2009
On Sunday, May 17, from 3 to 4 p.m., Sara B. Chase, architectural conservator, will talk about the work she and colleagues undertook in 2003 toward restoration of the interior of this historic Carnegie library. After her talk, there will be a tour of the interior and refreshments. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Pittsburgh Marathon: Along the way, an audience of friends, family and even pets (Yesterday) May 5, 2009
which performed in front of the Carnegie Library South Side Branch near the Birmingham Bridge, said bandmate Nate Wildfire would join them to sing after running the half-marathon. "We've done a lot of crazy things," said band member Mike Yanchak. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
City Council approves second Shoemakers Truck Stop May 5, 2009
Approved the sale of two acres of property and the Carnegie Library at 27th and Center streets to Matt Talbot Soup Kitchen & Outreach. Matt Talbot is being displaced by Assurity s planned new headquarters. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
City reading list light on the classics May 3, 2009
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh representatives were on hand to say that many of the summer selections may be found at their branches. The district also announced that it received a $477,000 federal grant to purchase about 17,500 books -- all science-related -- for school libraries. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Old Stone Inn may be oldest in the city May 3, 2009
Pam Panchak/Post-Gazette Amateur historian Michael Shealey with the Old Stone Tavern ledger from 1793 to 1796 in the William R. Oliver Special Collections room in the Carnegie Library, of Pittsburgh Oakland ... Then, someone alerted Mr. Merrell that the Carnegie Library had an old accounts ledger from the inn from 1793 to 1796. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
More of this story» Apr 17, 2009
Your Dowagiac District Library has the answer: it's change, such as the many recent improvements to the familiar Carnegie Library at 211 Commercial St. in Dowagiac. On Tuesday, April 28, the library Board of Trustees invites once and future patrons to a Library Open House. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Broken water line closes new main library (23) Apr 15, 2009
The Carnegie Library at 302 Ferry St. S.W. is open. Reader Comments The comments below are from readers of Democratherald. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
