How to get a head start on summer reading | Books and Beyond
We learned about some ways to kick-start your summer reading today with the Allegheny County Library Association!
We learned about some ways to kick-start your summer reading today with the Allegheny County Library Association!
We're unveiling our April Books & Beyond Book of the Month, and Katie O'Malley is checking out the Allegheny County Library Association's Mobile Services vehicle.
To celebrate National Reading Month, we had on Christine McIntosh and Annie McGaughey. We talked about developing that passion for reading at home and how it can continue at the library.
In this edition of Books and Beyond, Lila and Heather dove into "Heart String" by Brooke Boynton-Hughes. Daisy Jade also stopped by the Dormont Public Library and the Community Library of Castle Shannon to learn more about turning a trip to the library into an adventure.
Heather and Lila read the book of the month, Owl Moon, and we learned more about a program that's helping local libraries, called Social Work in Libraries.
Books are always such a great gift. We showed you how to nail down a winner for every age! We also introduced our PTL Book of the Month, Chirri and Chira The Snowy Day.
Lila, Heather Abraham's daughter, and grandma Beverly introduce us to the November Books & Beyond Book of the Month, called "When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree." Plus, Boaz Frankel visits the Plum Borough Community Library to find out how your library card works online too.
PTL's Heather Abraham introduces the Books & Beyond Book of the Month for October - called "Creepy Pair of Underwear. Then talks with Allegheny County Library Association representatives about National Friends of the Library Week.
PTL's Heather Abraham and her daughter, Lila, introduce us to the book of the month. Then, Boaz Frankel heads to South Park Township Library to learn more about Love Your Library Month.
PTL's Heather Abraham and Lila introduce the new Book of the Month, called "This Is A School." Then, Boaz Frankel visits the Avalon Public Library to learn more about a fun roadtrip program that takes families to all of Allegheny County's public libraries.
PTL's Heather Abraham and her son, Rocco, introduce the Book of the Month, "Summertime." We also go along on a StoryWalk presented by the Bridgeville Public Library.
This week's Books & Beyond Book of the Month is "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart. Host Heather Abraham sits down with some local librarians from the Allegheny County Library Association for some summer reading recommendations for kids!
PTL's Heather Abraham unveils the Books & Beyond Book of the Month, and then visits Millie's Homemade Ice Cream headquarters to find out more about a sweet summer reading program!
Introducing this month's book pick from the Allegheny County Library Association, "Night Walk to the Sea: A Story about Rachel Carson, Earth's Protector." Plus, Carrie Lane joins us with some ways to help your kids love reading.
We visit the Monroeville Public Library to find out how the Allegheny County libraries are all interconnected. Plus, this month's book pick for kids!
March 2 is National Read Across America Day.
In this Books & Beyond, we're debuting February's book, Love Monster. Plus, Allegheny County Library Association's Carrie Lane shows us some of the cool stuff you can check out of the library - it's not just books!
This month's books for young adult readers are companion novels - "Blackout" and "Whiteout." Plus, PTL's Heather Abraham finds out how the Allegheny County Library Association's bookmobile services are helping life-long readers.
PTL's Heather Abraham visits Spark Books in Aspinwall to find out how their relationship with the Allegheny County Library Association is impacting children around the area.
Heather and Lila introduce our next Book of the Month - "Farmhouse." We also sit down with representatives from the Baldwin and Whitehall libraries to learn more about the importance of reading to your children from the very start.
We're talking with Carrie Lowery, the Youth Services Specialist at the Bridgeville and South Fayette Libraries, about how local libraries are on a mission to make everyone feel included.
We're chatting with Amy Anderson, of the Allegheny County Library Association, and Karen Emmerich, of the Buncher Foundation, about their vital partnership and the Love Your Library campaign.
Allegheny County Library Association's Carrie Lane is here to show us all the other interesting and educational items you can check out of the library. It's way more than just books!
This month's Books & Beyond featured book is "And Then Come Summer." Plus, we're learning more about the Allegheny County Library Association's summer programs for kids.
School's out, but there's something that can keep kids playing outside while still learning at the same time.
The Diocese of Greensburg has asked law enforcement in Westmoreland County to investigate a possible conspiracy to hide a parish employee's criminal history.
Police said a man in Altoona, Pennsylvania, threw a toddler into a pack 'n play so hard that the child crushed a dog to death.
An explosion in downtown Youngstown, Ohio, rocked the Realty Building and injured several people.
Child care in Pennsylvania is much too expensive, says the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
A non-profit organization in Green Tree is helping the environment.
Two people are unaccounted for and multiple others were injured after an explosion caused extensive damage to a building in downtown Youngstown, Ohio.
The Diocese of Greensburg has asked law enforcement in Westmoreland County to investigate a possible conspiracy to hide a parish employee's criminal history.
Police said a man in Altoona, Pennsylvania, threw a toddler into a pack 'n play so hard that the child crushed a dog to death.
Child care in Pennsylvania is much too expensive, says the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
A non-profit organization in Green Tree is helping the environment.
Child care in Pennsylvania is much too expensive, says the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill to encourage employers to help their employees pay for child care.
A state appeals court termination letter involving a former top official of the now-defunct agency that ran West Virginia's foster care and substance use support services is public information.
The rare special session Republican Gov. Mike DeWine called to pass legislation ensuring President Joe Biden appears on Ohio's fall ballot could take several days.
Gov. Mike DeWine is calling a rare special session to pass legislation ensuring Joe Biden is on the ballot.
Many will be hitting the road this weekend and gas prices have been ticking up. Why is that and can we expect savings any time soon?
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The cost of prescriptions is a burden for many people that can lead to a difficult decision...but there are solutions.
The grocery chain is reportedly eyeing opening a store in Cranberry Township.
A local expert is sharing advice for people shopping for a home, and whether they should think twice before buying a house with huge trees in the yard.
On this Taste It Tuesday, we're trying the new Grandma McFlurry from McDonald's.
In the latest edition of Cooking Corner with Chef Crystal Baldwin, the prepared foods team leader at Giant Eagle, we made London Broil Tacos with pineapple!
Watch the latest edition of What's It Worth with Dr. Lori!
The creator of the Hunched app, Steve Evrard, joined us to tell us why he created this app and how it can help people with their posture.
We got to sit down with the best actor and actress of both, the Gene Kelly and Mancini awards on PTL today! They will be representing Western PA in New York City at the Jimmy Awards!
A North Hills woman says a pipe that doesn't belong to her is causing a backyard landslide and flooding out of her home.
A Butler County man says Verizon wants to build a cell phone tower steps away from his front door. He's trying to stop them.
The Gainey administration has denied the city's controller's demand for information about the payments.
Uniontown PD has 20 officers in their department and said they are constantly training with their weapons.
A Pittsburgh woman who has never been to Philadelphia got a traffic ticket for running a red light there.
The creator of the Hunched app, Steve Evrard, joined us to tell us why he created this app and how it can help people with their posture.
Friends, players, coaches, and fans laced up their sneakers to walk in support of bettering the mental wellness of our community.
The grills are undoubtedly getting fired up this weekend, but you have to make sure you aren't getting your guests sick.
The cost of prescriptions is a burden for many people that can lead to a difficult decision...but there are solutions.
A new study finds that county residents have a higher mortality rate from fine particulate pollution than other parts of the country, particularly in the poorer towns of the Mon Valley and parts of the city.
Wednesday's game at Comerica Park will now be a doubleheader, with the first game scheduled for 12:40 p.m. and the second about 40 minutes after the first game ends.
Ángel Hernández unsuccessfully sued Major League Baseball for racial discrimination.
Former Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma is expected to be named coach of the Kraken during a press conference on Tuesday.
Shields' next start will be Wednesday night when Mount Lebanon faces North Allegheny in the 6A WPIAL finals at Wild Things Park.
"Bill Walton was truly one of a kind," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.
Wiener World is closing down and changing locations.
The owners said on Facebook that they're unable to afford upgrades to the business that need done in order to stay insured.
Pittsburgh is still buzzing with the news that it will host the 2026 NFL Draft.
Sabika Jewelry company, which was founded in Pittsburgh 23 years ago, is shutting down its business.
It would be the fourth Trader Joe's in the Pittsburgh area.
Pittsburgh's Cultural District is being taken over this week by the Three Rivers Arts Festival.
The Black Keys canceled the North American leg of their tour, including a stop in Pittsburgh.
The winners of the 2024 Gene Kelly Awards were announced this weekend.
Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members.
Nicki Minaj was in Amsterdam after playing a show at Ziggo's Dome on Thursday, and was on her way to Manchester, England, for the next stop in her Pink Friday 2 World Tour.
The Diocese of Greensburg has asked law enforcement in Westmoreland County to investigate a possible conspiracy to cover up a parish employee's criminal history.
Hello Neighbor's seventh annual Community Potluck event was held in Highland Park on Saturday, May 19.
Eleven cats have been rescued at Kennywood over the past two weeks. KDKA-TV's Alexandra Todd has more.
Two people are unaccounted for and multiple others were injured after an explosion caused extensive damage to a building in downtown Youngstown, Ohio. KDKA-TV's Jennifer Borrasso has more from the scene.
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill to encourage employers to help their employees pay for child care.
An explosion in downtown Youngstown, Ohio, rocked the Realty Building and injured several people.
PTL and Talk Pittsburgh's Boaz Frankel hopped aboard the inaugural Icelandair flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Reykjavík, Iceland.
Three tornadoes touched down across the Pittsburgh area on Friday.
The EF2 tornado touched down in Peters Township and moved through Finleyville and Union Township.
The northern lights were visible in the Pittsburgh area on May 10, 2024.