How to get a head start on summer reading | Books and Beyond
We learned about some ways to kick-start your summer reading today with the Allegheny County Library Association!
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!
This month's Books & Beyond featured book is "And Then Come Summer." Plus, we're learning more about the Allegheny County Library Association's summer programs for kids.
School's out, but there's something that can keep kids playing outside while still learning at the same time.
Let's get the conversation started with Heather, Mikey, Kelly and Boaz! Click for more information about today's guests!
Family members of Uvalde school shooting victims also said they're filing lawsuits against dozens of Texas Department of Public Safety officers and Uvalde's school district.
A Butler County man was found to have a loaded 9mm handgun in his carry-on bag.
Jeremy Renner is returning to "Mayor of Kingstown" after taking some time to recover after a near-fatal snowplow accident last year.
For the neighborhood residents, it was a startling start to the day, seeing a bear roaming the streets.
Family members of Uvalde school shooting victims also said they're filing lawsuits against dozens of Texas Department of Public Safety officers and Uvalde's school district.
A Butler County man was found to have a loaded 9mm handgun in his carry-on bag.
Jeremy Renner is returning to "Mayor of Kingstown" after taking some time to recover after a near-fatal snowplow accident last year.
For the neighborhood residents, it was a startling start to the day, seeing a bear roaming the streets.
The air travel service rolls out "white paw treatment" for dogs. Human passengers come second.
Former President Donald Trump says Pennsylvania voters won't be swayed by the outcome of his criminal trial in New York. He talked with KDKA-TV about the election, contraception and the economy in an exclusive interview.
Former President Donald Trump says Pennsylvania voters won't be swayed by the outcome of his criminal trial.
Former President Donald Trump talks about elections in Pennsylvania, contraception and the economy in an exclusive interview with KDKA-TV political editor Jon Delano.
There are simply not enough teachers to teach all the children, so what's the state doing to solve the problem?
The Environmental Protection Agency warns that cyberattacks against water utilities around the U.S. are becoming more frequent and more severe.
Summer is around the corner, so it will only get hotter.
Want to check the latest product recalls, click here!
Many butchers and grocers around the Pittsburgh area are bracing for the calm before the holiday storm of people looking for good meat at a good price.
The Allegheny County Health Department shut down a corner market in Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry is advising consumers of the potential impacts of Red Lobster restaurant closings and the national chain filing for bankruptcy.
Hosts David Highfield and Mikey Hood welcome actors Gabrielle Lee and Kenny Green-Tilford to the studio to preview Pittsburgh CLO's production of "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill," which tells the story of one of Billie Holiday's final performances.
Our photographer, Jeff Roupe, is hitting the Lawrence County Coffee Trail! We got our espresso passports ready!
Rania and Celina were back in the kitchen today on the show making cashew chicken kabobs!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and if you have depression, or know someone who does, a relatively new form of treatment is giving patients hope. It's called trans-cranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, and Dr. Steven Forman, a psychiatrist at the AHN Center of Psychiatric Neuromodulation, joined us to talk about this.
We're celebrating the love for 143 Day. It has become synonymous with expressing care and kindness for others. We were joined by Angela Evans, a Shaler Area School District, and Lucy Blobner, a second-grade student, who told us how they are embracing 143 Day.
A Butler County man says Verizon wants to build a cell phone tower steps away from his front door. He's trying to stop them.
The Gainey administration has denied the city's controller's demand for information about the payments.
Uniontown PD has 20 officers in their department and said they are constantly training with their weapons.
A Pittsburgh woman who has never been to Philadelphia got a traffic ticket for running a red light there.
Pittsburgh Controller Rachael Heisler raised alarms about so-called p-card payments to Mario Ashkar.
Dr. Lindsey Zubritsky is urging people to check their nails because knowing the back of your hand could save your life.
Vital Pursuit will include whole-grain bowls, protein pasta, sandwich melts and gluten-free options.
A Pittsburgh-area teenager who says he went into cardiac arrest after drinking a Charged Lemonade is suing Panera.
The first FDA-approved pill to treat postpartum depression was approved a few months ago, and it's already helping moms in the Pittsburgh area.
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
The league made it official on Wednesday morning - the NFL Draft is coming to Pittsburgh.
Steelers legends gathered to play a charity flag football game at Acrisure Stadium to help raise money for the Neighborhood Resilience Project.
Fields was traded to Pittsburgh earlier this year.
The tournament will be held at PPG Paints Arena.
Nick Gonzales' run-scoring single in the bottom of the 10th inning lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-6 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.
Phipps Conservatory is now the new owner of the former Irish Centre in Squirrel Hill.
It was a short stint for the restaurant along East Carson Street, which took over for the Double Wide Grille.
A Mexican restaurant in Pittsburgh's Beechview neighborhood was closed by the Allegheny County Health Department.
The complex will feature one indoor field and multiple outdoor fields.
Uber is rolling out a shuttle service in Pittsburgh this summer.
Jeremy Renner is returning to "Mayor of Kingstown" after taking some time to recover after a near-fatal snowplow accident last year.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.
The official "Wicked" trailer released on Wednesday gives a look at Pittsburgh native Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
We were once again joined by this week's featured performers at Spotlight on the Burgh. Michael, Shane and Jon. They showed us how they're elevating the art of magic!
From May 22 through June 2, you can catch some master magicians at Liberty Magic as part of Spotlight on the 'Burgh. We were joined by Michael Misko, Shane Patrick and Jon Tai.
On the 143rd day of every year, Pennsylvania honors Fred Rogers by spreading his message of love and kindness. We were joined by the senior archivist Emily Uhrin, and associate director Emma Swift Lee, from the Fred Rogers Institute.
We were stretching it out with fitness trainer Jordan Rose on the show today. He showed us some moves so you can properly warm up and cool down with every exercise.
Natalie Gentile, the founder of Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh, joined us to discuss the increase in cancer cases among younger adults.
Three tornadoes touched down across the Pittsburgh area on Friday.
The EF2 tornado touched down in Peters Township and moved through Finleyville and Union Township.
The northern lights were visible in the Pittsburgh area on May 10, 2024.
To celebrate Pittsburgh Today Live's 20 years on the air, we invited fans to Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse for a special show full of fun and surprises.
Ahead of the Pittsburgh Today Live 20th Anniversary Special, Team PTL, show contributors, and fans walked the PTL Ford Red Carpet at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.