CARNEGIE LIBRARY OF PITTSBURGH My Account DONATE SEARCH FREE TO THE PEOPLE CIVICCLP CivicCLP is your place to learn about civic life and the importance of the First Amendment through Library programs, services, and information resources. What is Civic Engagement? Source: Presidential Precinct First Amendment Resources: First Amendment Center – Freedom Forum Institute What Does Free Speech Mean? (U.S. Courts) Bill of Rights Institute The First Amendment for the Twenty-First Century (The Pittsburgh Foundation) Civic Education & Engagement Resources: National Civic League City to Citizen Engagement (Inclusive Innovation Pittsburgh) Public Engagement Guide (Pittsburgh’s Department of City Planning) Governor’s Civic Engagement Award (Votes PA) CivicCLP Newsletter and Text Alerts: Read past monthly newsletters and join our CivicCLP mailing list here (select ‘Civic Engagement’ from the email topics list). Sign up for customized text messages on a variety of civic topics from Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. To opt in to these text messages, text CIVICCLP to 22999. You will then receive a welcome email, and 2-3 text messages per month (message and data rates may apply, opt out anytime by texting STOP to end). ADDITIONAL RESOURCES CivicCLP Booklists Get book suggestions on a variety of civic-related topics CivicCLP YouTube Playlist Watch recorded programs and events CivicCLP FAQ Find answers to local, regional and national issues Voting and Elections Your one-stop-shop for all things VOTING Navigating Information Fatigue Webinars A virtual series collaboration with Dr. Calum Matheson (Pitt) About CivicCLP Learn more about this grant-funded Library initiative STAFF PICKS ELLEN , HAZELWOOD Elections and Voting Take a look at these books for a variety of ages to learn more about elections and voting. JESSICA , MAIN (OAKLAND) Depolarizing From Within The following titles are a mixture of liberal and conservative views, with the aim of providing a balance of contextual information to address the challenges of political polarization. NATALIE , WEST END The Power of Positive Human Interaction Increasingly it seems we are living in a society that just keeps fracturing. Passionate and emotional disagreements over just about every aspect of life can be overwhelming. How can we… SUPPORT THE LIBRARY, GIVE TODAY Donate, Advocate, Volunteer About Press Blog Careers Get a Library Card Borrowing Accessibility FAQ Chat GET EMAIL UPDATES Submit CONTACT Email Us Locations 412-622-3114 4400 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh PA 15213 Follow Us Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Linked In Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh © 2021, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. All rights reserved Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is a 501(c)(3) | EIN 25-0965281 FREE TO THE PEOPLE Ask Us