BOOKS AND BEYOND (Archive)
Explore our Books and Beyond Archive to revisit past segments from the Allegheny County Library Association’s partnership with KDKA’s Pittsburgh Today Live. Each episode features Youth Services Coordinator Carrie Lane and host Heather Abraham showcasing library programs, resources, and book recommendations for students and families. Catch up on previous highlights and discover new ways to inspire young readers—anytime, right here.
2024
DECEMBER 2024
This month’s book from the Allegheny County Library Association is Winter Street. Plus, Heather, David and Carrie review 2024 and talk about the coming year.
NOVEMBER 2024
This month’s book from the Allegheny County Library Association is Wicked Marigold. Plus, Adriene visits the studio to discuss books perfect for gift giving season.
OCTOBER 2024
This month’s book from the Allegheny County Library Association is Gustavo the Shy Ghost. Plus, Daisy visits Sewickley Public Library for Mother Goose on the Loose and to learn about the programming and resources available to babies, new or expectant parents at county libraries.
SEPTEMBER 2024
This month’s book from the Allegheny County Library Association is The Touch Book. Plus, representative from ACLA, The Jack Buncher Foundation and Whitehall Public Library highlight Love Your Library.
AUGUST 2024
This month’s book from the Allegheny County Library Association is Barely Floating. Plus, a representative from ACLA highlights The Library of Things.
JULY 2024
This month’s book from the Allegheny County Library Association is Heartwood Hotel, A True Home. Plus, a representative from the Penn Hills Library talks about their library and services to the community, including the community fridge.
JUNE 2024
Introducing this month’s book from the Allegheny County Library Association is Leo on A Hike. Plus, representatives from the Allegheny County Library Association and the Allegheny Land Trust talk about the nature backpacks and how they can help children and families learn about the nature in their own backyards.
MAY 2024
Introducing this month’s book from the Allegheny County Library Association is Remarkably Bright Creatures. Plus, representatives from Carnegie Library of Homestead, Millvale Community Library and Northern Tier Regional Library talk about the importance of reading all summer, book suggestions and programs at their libraries.
APRIL 2024
Introducing this month’s book from the Allegheny County Library Association is Hank’s Big Day: The Story of A Bug. Plus, Chuck Arrigo, Mobile Services Manager gives a tour of one of the bookmobiles.
MARCH 2024
Introducing this month’s books from the Allegheny County Library Association, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler and Ban This Book. Plus, the library director at Bethel Park Public Library and the high school library from Keystone Oaks School District discuss the importance of student library cards.
FEBRUARY 2024
Introducing this month’s book pick from the Allegheny County Library Association, Heart String. Plus, library directors at Dormont Public Library and Community Library of Castle Shannon discuss the Library Road Trip.
JANUARY 2024
Introducing this month’s book pick from the Allegheny County Library Association, Owl Moon. Plus, Katrina Mink discusses the ACLA Social Work Program.
2023
DECEMBER 2023
Introducing this month’s book pick from the Allegheny County Library Association, “Chirri & Chirra The Snowy Day.” Plus, representatives from Spark Books discuss holiday gift suggestions!
NOVEMBER 2023
Introducing this month’s book pick from the Allegheny County Library Association, “When Grandma Gives You A Lemon Tree.” Plus, representatives from Plum Borough Community Library discuss the eLibrary!
Thanks to recent grant funding, we have a limited number of books available for families this month.
Available on a first-come, first-served basis.