Pennsylvania Library Resources

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is one of the largest libraries in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.   It was founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1895.  The main branch is located in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh in a historic building which also includes an art museum, natural history museum and music hall.

Here you can explore some fun ways to use the library!

To obtain a library card, stop by any Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh location and register by presenting an accepted form of photo ID. If your photo ID does not include your address or contact information, we will ask you to provide that information at that time.

We regret that at this time we cannot offer full materials borrowing to anyone who cannot visit one of our libraries.

You can apply for a temporary card number online which can be used to place holds and access some online resources. After submission of information, you will receive a card number that can be used to place holds for 30 days. You can validate and receive your permanent library card when you go to any Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh location. Validation requires that you present photo identification. If you do not receive your permanent card within 30 days, your registration will expire.