Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

User Reviews of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Yelp.com Review - by Colleen M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Free to the People. Damn right. This main branch of the library system is centrally located, easily accessible, and gorgeous. Fortunately, the inside is also a pretty smoothly functioning...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica W.

5.0 of 5 stars. The perfect blend of old and new--the exterior architecture might not be modern, but the library's definitely with the times in terms of technology. You can even check your own books out with the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jess t.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Carnegie Libraries of Pittsburgh are absolutely one of the most amazing and crucial resources of this fine region. Information should be free to the people! Knowledge is power! One day, I was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love the Carnegie Library. In summer months, I'll walk through the park from my home in Squirrel Hill! With DVDs and VHS tapes and new and old books, why go to Netflix or Barnes and Noble?...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Zoe P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love it. They've got new fiction and non-fiction and lots of bestsellers. They've got DVDs and VHS and music CDs and audiobooks, both new and hard-to-find older things.They have a wonderful collection...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This library is amazing. I have spent more days there than most places besides my home. I don't know how a library could be better than this one. They'll get any book or CD that you want if they don't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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FREE!!!

When I attended undergraduate school at the University of Pittsburgh, I frequented the Carnegie Library for different research projects. The staff was always very helpful in assisting me in finding b...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/26/2006
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I like the library because if I find a book I like, I can borrow it and read it at my leisure for about 3 weeks until I have to give it back. The also good thing is, I can extend the time I have the ...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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Calling all book readers

The Carnegie Library in Oakland , a suburb of Pittsburgh is a gem among libraries across the country. There is a special large section devoted strictly to kids reading. The library immediately adjoi...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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Perfect for this bookworm

My earliest memories of a library are from the Carnegie. It's still the benchmark for me of a quality library-- a beautiful building, both inside and out; knowledgeable staff members, and a good selec...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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Good for some, Lacking for me

I think Carnegie Library on Forbes is a great freaking library. With that said, it is lacking in many areas. Alot of times they only have one or two copies of very recent, very popular books. In a cit...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/15/2005
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A library that is first class!

The Carnegie library of Pittsburgh has several locations but the one here on Forbes Ave is the biggest one. The architecture of the building alone is worth seeing, plus the fact that they have a hug...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/29/2005
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A world class library

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh on Forbes Ave is the biggest library in the city. It is absolutely huge! They have floors of books and friendly staff to help you navigate the library. The compu...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/09/2005
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Better now that it's renovated but still lacking...

I first went to the Carnegie Library in Oakland when it was under renovation and found it completely irritating. There were whole sections of books that were just unavailable (usually the sections I ...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/06/2005
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What a great library

I went to the Carnegie about four years ago and was not impressed. It was run down, dimly lit, and not welcoming. I went back a few months ago after the renovations were complete and was super surpris...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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