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Behind the shelves at Penn Hills Library | Books and Beyond
Katie O'Malley was able to go behind the shelves at Penn Hills Library to see what they have to offer and it's so much more than just books.
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Katie O'Malley was able to go behind the shelves at Penn Hills Library to see what they have to offer and it's so much more than just books.
It's time to get outside and explore nature. We learned how your little one can get in on the fun with some help from your local library in our latest Books and Beyond segment.
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!
Pennsylvania State Police in Washington County are asking for the public's help to solve a 14-year-old cold case.
The heat is back, with highs hitting the upper 80s this afternoon, and we inch closer to 90 degrees in many areas on Sunday under sunny skies.
Hundreds of people gathered Saturday to run, walk and honor the life of Alina Sheykhet.
The Steelers will add four more names to their Hall of Honor.
The three-year deal will increase pay by an average of 10% and offer other benefits to workers at a store in the Baltimore suburb of Towson.
Pennsylvania State Police in Washington County are asking for the public's help to solve a 14-year-old cold case.
The heat is back, with highs hitting the upper 80s this afternoon, and we inch closer to 90 degrees in many areas on Sunday under sunny skies.
Hundreds of people gathered Saturday to run, walk and honor the life of Alina Sheykhet.
The Steelers will add four more names to their Hall of Honor.
The three-year deal will increase pay by an average of 10% and offer other benefits to workers at a store in the Baltimore suburb of Towson.
Josh Shapiro appeared at a historic barn in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and rallied a few hundred voters for likely Democratic candidate Kamala Harris on Saturday.
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
Automatic external defibrillators, or AEDs, must be placed in nearly every school or sports and recreation venue in Ohio under a bill signed this week by Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine.
Former President Donald Trump made the comments on his social media platform Truth Social two weeks after a bullet grazed his ear at a campaign rally.
After newly two years of seeking the necessary approvals, a big development in East Liberty is still on hold.
A sushi restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was hit with a consumer alert after an inspection.
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The state is suing a Pittsburgh-area home contractor who allegedly requested large sums for unfinished jobs.
Parents have their eyes on back-to-school shopping but it can get expensive.
A restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was ordered to close for the second time this year.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
The 2024 Olympic Games kick off today and we have a few local names to look out for!
We're in the middle of summer, but it's never too early for Christmas, right? David and Heather took a crafting lesson with Steel City Craft Emporium's Tom Swartz, and vendor and instructor, Denise Fialkovitch.
Zac Coughlin, the founder and creator of Zac's Sweet Shop, put us to work on the show today. We helped him make some sweet treats!
David and Heather met Zac Coughlin, the founder and creator of Zac's Sweet Shop, on today's show.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation aimed at saving pharmacies from going out of business.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is initiating new patrols Downtown focused on smoke shops and the street activity around them.
Columbia Gas wants to abandon service to the Burhan-Crouse Funeral Home.
Leaders in Pittsburgh have taken the first step toward preventing the random Downtown attacks the city has seen on innocent people.
Pittsburgh's public safety director said the system fails to address the underlying problems of homelessness, addiction and mental illness.
Automatic external defibrillators, or AEDs, must be placed in nearly every school or sports and recreation venue in Ohio under a bill signed this week by Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
People with special needs or dementia are at a greater risk of wandering away, but now, law enforcement in Washington County can find them in minutes.
Pittsburgh was ranked 17th among the 100 largest cities in the United States.
Patients at a local hospital can choose not to be given opioids before, during and after surgeries.
The Steelers will add four more names to their Hall of Honor.
Katie Ledecky won bronze in the women's 400-meter freestyle, while Team USA won silver in the women's 4x100-meter freestyle.
Overall this season, the Riverhounds are sporting a record of 5-9-6.
Automatic external defibrillators, or AEDs, must be placed in nearly every school or sports and recreation venue in Ohio under a bill signed this week by Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine.
Sarah Bacon, 27, and Kassidy Cook, 29, won silver in Saturday's 3-meter synchronized springboard competition at the Aquatics Centre.
After newly two years of seeking the necessary approvals, a big development in East Liberty is still on hold.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
Some brides are left scrambling after a local bridal shop closed.
Amazon said it is looking to fill over 600 full-time jobs with positions starting at $17.75 an hour.
The state is suing a Pittsburgh-area home contractor who allegedly requested large sums for unfinished jobs.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Amid speculation that he could be Vice President Kamala Harris' pick for a running mate, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro appeared in central Pennsylvania for a rally on Saturday and stumped for the presumptive Democratic nominee. KDKA-TV's Erika Stanish reports.
Get the latest forecast with KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Kristin Emery!
Hundreds of people gathered Saturday to run, walk and honor the life of Alina Sheykhet. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele reports.
A statue now sits outside the Buffalo Township VFC, honoring Corey Comperatore, who was killed at Donald Trump's rally earlier this month.
For his 70th birthday, a man in Cranberry Township challenged himself to 70 pullups to raise money for a cause close to his heart. KDKA-TV's Alexandra Todd has more.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reported to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe for another summer of training camp action.
KDKA-TV had a busy day on Friday at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Cranberry Township police asked all residents to shelter in place and lock their doors while they searched for a "suspicious person."
People in the Pittsburgh area are cleaning up after storms rolled through on Wednesday.
To celebrate a company-wide Community Day, KDKA held a food donation drive for the people who need the most help in our area. The Talk Pittsburgh team loaded the donations up and took them over to Jubilee Kitchen. Here's a look!