Schools and individual classes can sign up every winter for the spring program. In 2001, over 700 children in two age divisions performed monologues or scenes from the works of Shakespeare. The culmination of the contest ends with about 25 of the top monologues and scenes performed on the Public's stage in front of friends, families and judges who include Chris Rawson, the Post-Gazette's drama critic. Winners receive two free season passes to the Public Theater and a bound Shakespearean text. All participants receive two free passes to a show during the season and a Pittsburgh Public Theater T-shirt.
Participants interview with judges from various fields of science and engineering.
The Science Fair is designed to augment the science, math and technology proficiencies of our youth and to ignite a desire for learning. The goal is to encourage career awareness through a real wold science project that connects them with professionals from area colleges, industries, corporations and professional societies. Participants may receive cash prizes, scholarships and an opportunity to attend the International Science Fair. Carnegie Library Photography Contest Capturing the feeling or beauty in a photo is a real talent. The contest begins in May with judging in June.