Doors Open Pittsburgh celebrates Pittsburgh’s diverse history and architecture, by providing behind-the-scenes access, some cool experience or just the opportunity to browse a collection of iconic buildings and cool spaces for ALL to enjoy in a innovative format during the annual event in October.
The Allegheny County Library Association (ACLA) is a federated library system of 46 public libraries delivering service in more than 70 locations. Member Libraries include the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, which has 19 locations, and 45 other libraries and their branches located outside the City of Pittsburgh throughout Allegheny County. Each library is independent and has its own board of directors; as a consortium they share a countywide catalog, jointly offer downloadable books, audios, and videos as well as online databases, and provide a diverse calendar of programming events. The eiNetwork supports the automated library operations, Internet access, and free Wi-Fi services available at all county libraries. Through its coordination, ACLA expands the resources of local libraries beyond what they could accomplish individually.
Trying Together supports high-quality care and education for young children by providing advocacy, community resources, and professional growth opportunities for the needs and rights of children, their families, and the individuals who interact with them. Trying Together works regionally (in Southwestern Pennsylvania) and takes its expertise and models to statewide and national audiences.
The African American Cultural Center home is the August Wilson Center for African American Culture. This architectural gem, designed by renowned architect, Allison Williams, has a 490 seat theater, dance studio, over 10,000 square feet of gallery space and various meeting rooms. This African American Cultural Center presents nationally and internationally recognized artists on the stages and in the galleries, as well as provides arts education and enrichment opportunities for local arts lovers of all ages.