Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh (Allegheny/North Side)

WEB: carnegielibrary.org
PHONE: (412) 237-1890

The North Side branch of the Carnegie Library is a sterling 15,500-square-feet example of contemporary architecture.

Estab
lished in 1890 through a gift by industrialist Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919), the Carnegie is Pittsburgh’s public library system with 19 branches scattered throughout the city. This branch is officially called Allegheny in honor of Allegheny City (1788-1907), the independent municipality that is now Pittsburgh’s North Side.

The one-story library features a variety of literary, learning and entertainment resources along with an outdoor terrace and an open, glass-dominated design.

STANDARD HOURS:
Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to Thursday 8:00 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

PARKING:
On-street parking is available.

PORT AUTHORITY ROUTES:
1A – 1B – 1C – 1D – 1F – 6A – 16B – 16F – 17B – 54C – 500

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Address
1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 United States