This historical presentation will intimately involve the audience in the life of Dr. King. Audiences of all ages are invited to participate in the birthday celebrations and read aloud programs hosted at branch libraries. All programs are free and open to the public. In addition, five branch libraries will hold outreach programs at local schools. Parking is available for the Main Library in the Carnegie Garage at Forbes Avenue and S. Craig Street.
Registration is suggested for all programs.
This sumptuous repast features hors d'oeuvres from popular South Side restaurants, caterers and Friends. This year's event will feature live music and promises to be a sell-out yet again. Celebrate the First Amendment and your freedom to read with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, the ACLU and local celebrities during Banned Books Week, September 23-30. Mary Alice Gorman of the Mystery Lovers Bookstore will host a panel of interesting Pittsburghers on Wednesday, September 27 at 7 p.m. at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Gillespie Room. On hand to read from their favorite banned books will be radio talk show host Lynne Cullen, former Pittsburgh mayor Sophie Masloff and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette political cartoonist Tim Menees.