Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

library, PIttsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is a public library system located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is part of the larger Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh organization, which also includes art and natural history museums, a science center, and the Andy Warhol Museum. The library system itself holds over 3.3 million volumes. It was founded by industrialist Andrew Carnegie, who also established Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. The library system plays a significant role in the cultural life of the city.12

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…with the organization are the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, which contains more than 3.3 million volumes, and the Carnegie Music Hall. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs at Heinz Hall, a restored movie theatre.
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…with the organization are the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, which contains more than 3.3 million volumes, and the Carnegie Music Hall. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs at Heinz Hall, a restored movie theatre.
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