1999
August Wilson, who dropped out of high school, but continued his education by reading voraciously at the Hill District branch, receives his high school diploma from Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
1999
Herb Elish, a business executive, becomes library director after Croneberger’s death. His business background leads to changes that make library spaces more user-friendly.
1989
The library introduces CAROLINE, its first computerized catalog system. Restoration/renovation of Main branch.
1986
Robert B. Croneberger becomes library Director. His philosophy of the library as an active information advocate, rather than a “passive dispenser of information,” starts many new partnerships for the library.
1982
New location for Hill District branch established after demolition of large parts of the neighborhood in the 1960s left it far away from the people it was intended to serve.
1981 March 23
Sheraden Branch opens
1972
Squirrel Hill branch opens
1970
The Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Reading Center opens.
1969 February 28
New East Liberty Branch opens after its former location was razed for a redevelopment project.
1969 January
Anthony A. Martin named director of CLP. Under his tenure, four branches will open or move to new buildings, and modernize more services.
