Carnegie Library East Liberty
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh announced in early October that they will have to close 5 (of 19) branches due to a budget deficit of $1.2 million. Last week, the construction at the East Liberty branch was brought to our attention. Tearing down the libraries so soon? No, the East Liberty branch is not closing. As it turns out, the libraries that are scheduled to close are: Lawrenceville, West End, Beechview, Hazelwood, and the Knoxville and Carrick branches will be merged.
So why the construction at the East Liberty branch? According to the Carnegie Library East Liberty website, that branch will be close until Summer 2010 for renovation. Ah… could that be a 1.2 million dollar renovation? Good question. But in any case, the Lawrenceville branch will remain open until the new East Liberty (A.K.A. “East Side” for those who deny that East Liberty is East Liberty) branch is unveiled. All the others are planned to close by February.
The branch in Lawrenceville has been operating since 1898. In the meantime, Pittsburgh is welcoming casinos while we say farewell to historical libraries.
Branch Location:
130 S. Whitfield Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
412.363.8232
Carnegie Library, East Liberty
Carnegie Library, East Liberty
Carnegie Library, East Liberty
Carnegie Library, East Liberty
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Carnegie Library, East Liberty
Presbyterian Church behind the library
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It seems like many places in East Liberty have been under construction or renovation for at least a year now. I’m hoping that as these things start to re-open the area will be revitalized. It really has the potential to develop into a nice place.
SAVE OUR LIBRARIES!!
Rally at City Council Open Hearing Tuesday, October 27th 10 am
Now is an absolutely crucial time for showing your support for our neighborhood libraries. We can stop branch closings and get our politicians to commit to real long-term funding in this election time. They’ve already started discussions so let’s keep the pressure on and make it happen!
3 Rivers
6 Rings
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NO LESS.
Show up with signs and friends.
City Council Building
414 Grant Street
Downtown Pittsburgh
YOU CAN ALSO:
- Write a letter to the editor
- Call the Mayor’s 311 Line
- Call your County Council Representative 412-350-6490
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