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EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 18 MIN

Pittsburgh Record Shops, Bookstores & Library Adventures You Need Right Now

from City Cast Pittsburgh · host City Cast

It's the season to celebrate great books and music! In honor of Record Store Day, Independent Bookstore Day, and National Library Week, the City Cast Pittsburgh team is sharing our favorite spots to find your next read or listen — from one of the best record stores in the entire country (according to Rolling Stone) to two new romance book shops. Plus, we discuss all the things you can get from our local libraries besides books, including cake pans, power tools, and adventure kits. Notes and references from today’s show: 6 Free Things You Can Get With Your Library Card in Pittsburgh [City Cast Pittsburgh] Find Your Next Read at Pittsburgh's Best Independent Bookstores [City Cast Pittsburgh] Learn more about the sponsors of this Thursday, April 23rd episode: Pittsburgh Opera Allegheny County Poll Workers Brew House Arts PGH Cultural Trust Serial Killer Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning newsletter. We’re on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

It's the season to celebrate great books and music! In honor of Record Store Day, Independent Bookstore Day, and National Library Week, the City Cast Pittsburgh team is sharing our favorite spots to find your next read or listen — from one of the best record stores in the entire country (according to Rolling Stone) to two new romance book shops. Plus, we discuss all the things you can get from our local libraries besides books, including cake pans, power tools, and adventure kits. Notes and references from today’s show: 6 Free Things You Can Get With Your Library Card in Pittsburgh [City Cast Pittsburgh] Find Your Next Read at Pittsburgh's Best Independent Bookstores [City Cast Pittsburgh] Learn more about the sponsors of this Thursday, April 23rd episode: Pittsburgh Opera Allegheny County Poll Workers Brew House Arts PGH Cultural Trust Serial Killer Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning newsletter. We’re on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

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