News & Announcements

Charles 'Teenie' Harris

Learn about this legendary Pittsburgh photographer on February 7 at 6 pm.

CPL is pleased to welcome Charlene Foggie-Barnett, archivist from Carnegie Museum of Art, to present on the life and work of Charles "Teenie" Harris.

Harris (1908–1998) was the preeminent photographer for The Pittsburgh Courier, one of ...

Are You 'Yeti' to Read?

Sign up for our kids' Winter Reading Challenge!

Beat the winter blues and join us for a special Winter Reading Challenge from January 3 through February 25.

Create an online profile through Beanstack, or use the account created for previous reading challenge, and complete the logging and activity badges...

The Wreck of the Melville

A local author discusses his new novel!

On Tuesday, January 31 at 6:30 pm, we'll welcome local author Mark Smeltz to discuss his thrilling high-seas adventure novel, The Wreck of the Melville.

A lost manuscript from the late 1800s reveals the trials and tribulations of Gordon, a budding...

Library to Close for In-Service Day

The library will be closed on Wednesday, February 8 for a staff in-service day.

We will reopen on Thursday, February 9. 

Remember, our e-books and e-resources are always available online!

Become a 'CPL Sustainer'

We need your help!

Our CPL Sustainers help fund our operations year round and ensure that we'll remain open to provide essential services to our community. 

Whether you choose to donate monthly, quarterly or annually, you can be sure that you're helping to make ever...

Check Out 'Diversiteen'

Diversiteen is a new club all about exploring diversity in our community and in Teen Fiction.

Our Diversiteen club meets on select Wednesdays from 6-7 pm to explore diversity in our community as well as in Teen Fiction. Teens in grades 6-12 read and respectfully discuss books selected to inspire change, embrace diversity and promote inclusivity.&a...

Free Online Tutoring Available

Need homework help? You're in luck with Tutor.com, a FREE online tutoring service provided by the New Castle Library District.

On Tutor.com, you can: 

• Get on-demand homework help, tutoring, test prep, and job search assistance
• Drop off a paper for review
• Watch video lessons
• And more!

This free service is available for all grade levels, even adults. Don't fall behind this scho...

Read up on the hottest new releases

Check out Booklist Reader, your new source for book recommendations!

Booklist Reader is a new reader's advisory magazine featuring diverse recommendations for all ages! Booklist Reader brings you monthly recommendations of popular print books and audiobook in a variety of subjects.

If you're looking for what to read next, y...

Let's Get 'Making'!

Join the list for announcements and news about our makerspace, The Forge.

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