FREE TO THE PEOPLE Engaging the community in literacy and learning. The mission of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is to foster literacy, enable exploration, and create connections with all our neighbors. As a public trust created "for the people," Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh embraces its role in providing open and free access to information, materials, and resources that inspire people to engage in literacy and learning. Through Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, the people of our region are able to develop the literacies and connections that support individual achievement and strengthen the power of community. The Library’s core values are to build community, prioritize people, provide access, and enable learning. Our foundational practices are grounded in inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.