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Learn the basics of Word, the word processing software from Microsoft, which is one of the most commonly used tools for writing and editing documents. We will review the CIPA and NCIPA legislation and how the library uses filtering to keep minors safe online.
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Our Q&A sessions are for groups who want more general information about the work of the public defender’s office, basic court procedure, how a criminal case progresses through the legal system, general inquiries regarding incarceration, and any other general criminal legal topic that the Allegheny County Office of the Public Defender works on every day. 
We are here to help you with getting a resume started, placing the finishing touches on a cover letter, or providing tips on interviewing. This program takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor at the Main Library.
Hybrid Event
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Hybrid Event
Master the art of interviewing! Learn the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in job interviews and land your dream job. This class takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the second floor of CLP-Main Library.
Free
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4 events,
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Build the skills children & families need to have a strong transition to Kindergarten. For parents/caregivers of children birth-age 5 with emphasis on supporting children ages 3, 4, and 5 & their families.
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Learn the basics of using a computer, starting with the mouse and keyboard, as well as resources to practice and continue your digital skills journey. We will review the CIPA and NCIPA legislation and how the library uses filtering to keep minors safe online.
Hybrid Event
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Hybrid Event
Nonprofits are navigating a rapidly changing technology landscape while balancing limited capacity, fundraising responsibilities, and mission impact. This session offers a clear, approachable frameworks for using technology responsibly; grounded in nonprofit values rather than hype or fear. Participants will explore practical use cases, common risks, and decision-making principles that help organizations adopt new tech thoughtfully. … Continued
Free
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Our post-conviction relief clinics are an opportunity to work with the public defender’s Project Reset Team. We can provide one on one client consultations regarding criminal record clearing for cases that were adjudicated in Allegheny County. We also can explain the differences between using expungement, pardon, sealing, and vacatur to clear a criminal record. |
3 events,
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Scan your old photographs, documents, slides, and more for free at Community Scan Day! Staff will teach you how to use a portable scanner to digitize your items at CLP locations. If you’d like to donate digital copies to the CLP Digital Community Collection, a staff member will walk you through the donation process. Appointments … Continued 
Join us to practice your English-speaking skills! You can freely practice with friendly neighbors in this relaxed social group. This program takes place in the North Wing Music Room on the second floor This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners.
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Postponed
Bria Petite presents Expressions Through Form: A Journey of Self-Expression in Jewelry Making
Postponed
Bria Petite presents Expressions Through Form: A Journey of Self-Expression in Jewelry Making
In this hands-on workshop, participants will create meaningful pieces using polymer clay and beads—translating emotion, identity, and personal stories into wearable art. We’ll explore color, shape, texture, and symbolism as tools for creative reflection, while learning foundational techniques in polymer clay design. Whether you’re new to jewelry making or looking to deepen your creative practice, … Continued |
5 events,
Master the art of interviewing! Learn the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in job interviews and land your dream job. 
Join us for an hour long meditation program that explores techniques for relaxing the body and calming the mind, while also cultivating mindfulness, loving kindness, and equanimity. No equipment or previous experience required. Come as you are. For Adults.
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Build the skills children & families need to have a strong transition to Kindergarten. For parents/caregivers of children birth-age 5 with emphasis on supporting children ages 3, 4, and 5 & their families. 
We Learn: Film Discussion is a free, six-week community class at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh — West End Branch. Each Thursday evening we screen trailers, discuss a feature film, and dig into the themes, craft, and culture behind it. No film background required. Just bring your curiosity. The theme this summer: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey — in theaters July … Continued 
Planning a business but don’t know where to start or get that important data? Stop by for in-person assistance with our business resources. This program takes place in the Job and Career Education Center on the second floor of CLP-Main Library. |
2 events,
Join us to practice your English-speaking skills! You can freely practice with friendly neighbors in this relaxed social group. This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners. 
Social influence, social cognition, group dynamics, and social relationships. Key areas of study include understanding concepts such as conformity, obedience, attitudes and persuasion, prejudice and stereotypes, and the factors that drive aggression, attraction, and prosocial behavior (helping others). We can learn how to analyze our own and others’ behaviors, recognize the role of social situations … Continued |
8 events,
This is CLP Korean Class. We are happy to have you all in our We Learn group! Please do not hesitate to ask any questions about the group via email: junwonch@andrew.cmu.edu Advanced class (textbook 5 and 6): 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Intermediate class (textbook 3 and 4): 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Beginner class (textbook … Continued
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Build the skills children & families need to have a strong transition to Kindergarten. For parents/caregivers of children birth-age 5 with emphasis on supporting children ages 3, 4, and 5 & their families.
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Scan your old photographs, documents, slides, and more for free at Community Scan Day! Staff will teach you how to use a portable scanner to digitize your items at CLP locations. If you’d like to donate digital copies to the CLP Digital Community Collection, a staff member will walk you through the donation process. Appointments … Continued
This is CLP Korean Class. We are happy to have you all in our We Learn group! Please do not hesitate to ask any questions about the group via email: junwonch@andrew.cmu.edu Advanced class (textbook 5 and 6): 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Intermediate class (textbook 3 and 4): 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Beginner class (textbook … Continued
This is CLP Korean Class. We are happy to have you all in our We Learn group! Please do not hesitate to ask any questions about the group via email: junwonch@andrew.cmu.edu Advanced class (textbook 5 and 6): 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Intermediate class (textbook 3 and 4): 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Beginner class (textbook … Continued 
Drop in to learn how to use your tablet, iPad, smartphone, laptop, computer or other devices. At this informal help session you can ask us about your device or the apps and programs installed on it, including Microsoft and Google tools. First come, first served.
Learn and practice excel capabilities such as formatting cells, sorting, using pre-defined Excel functions, tabulating totals and subtotals, filtering data, pivot tables and pivot charts, relative and absolute macros. Using AI Copilot with Excel. Each session includes a detailed step-by-step handout for the session exercises. You can use your own Windows laptop or one can … Continued 
Drop in to learn how to use your tablet, iPad, smartphone, laptop, computer or other devices. At this informal help session you can ask us about your device or the apps and programs installed on it, including Microsoft and Google tools. First come, first served. |
1 event,
Join us each month for an event focused on electronic music production, featuring guest speakers, demonstrations and instruments on display. Afterwards, explore what’s available in our Musical Instrument Lending Library! This program takes place in the North Wing Music Room on the 2nd floor. |
5 events,
This interactive arts program is designed for adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities (caregivers welcome). Workshop participants are invited to explore their artistic talents through art history and various art techniques with an art instructor from Creative Citizen Studios. Registration required with limited seats; experience not necessary. Please inform the library and class instructor of … Continued
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In this session, a group of public defender attorneys go over the basics of defining citizens’ constitutional rights and how to balance asserting your rights with safety when in an interaction with law enforcement.
We are here to help you with getting a resume started, placing the finishing touches on a cover letter, or providing tips on interviewing. This program takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor at the Main Library.
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Do you understand how Social Security works? Have you wondered who is eligible for Social Security payments? This workshop focuses on building a basic understanding of Social Security, exploring how claiming decisions affect payments and identifying resources that can help you along the way. It can help you build confidence in making the right decisions for … Continued
Hybrid Event
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Hybrid Event
What AI tools could help you maximize your resume and job search, and which are quick hacks that might hurt you? We’ll discuss basic vocabulary, free tools, do’s and don’ts, and where to find reliable information about this growing technology. This program takes place online and in the Job & Career Education Center on the … Continued
Free
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3 events,
Drop in to learn how to use your tablet, iPad, smartphone, laptop, computer or other devices. At this informal help session you can ask us about your device or the apps and programs installed on it, including Microsoft and Google tools. First come, first served.
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Our Q&A sessions are for groups who want more general information about the work of the public defender’s office, basic court procedure, how a criminal case progresses through the legal system, general inquiries regarding incarceration, and any other general criminal legal topic that the Allegheny County Office of the Public Defender works on every day.
Hybrid Event
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Hybrid Event
This class provides basic steps for developing a fundraising plan for organizations unfamiliar with the process. Participants will learn strategies for devising a plan that best reflects their organization’s needs and resources, including making a case for support, creating a plan of action, and tips on diversifying their organization’s fundraising base. This hybrid program takes … Continued
Free
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7 events,
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Scan your old photographs, documents, slides, and more for free at Community Scan Day! Staff will teach you how to use a portable scanner to digitize your items at CLP locations. If you’d like to donate digital copies to the CLP Digital Community Collection, a staff member will walk you through the donation process. Appointments … Continued 
Drop in to learn how to use your tablet, iPad, smartphone, laptop, computer or other devices. At this informal help session you can ask us about your device or the apps and programs installed on it, including Microsoft and Google tools. First come, first served.
Hybrid Event
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Hybrid Event
Need a legal form but don’t know where to start? Gale Legal Forms is a powerful database that provides access to thousands of state-specific legal documents, from leases and wills to tax forms and power of attorney forms. In this class, you’ll learn how to search for, download, and customize forms to fit your needs. … Continued
Free
Join us to practice your English-speaking skills! You can freely practice with friendly neighbors in this relaxed social group. This program takes place in the North Wing Music Room on the second floor This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners.
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Build the skills children & families need to have a strong transition to Kindergarten. For parents/caregivers of children birth-age 5 with emphasis on supporting children ages 3, 4, and 5 & their families.
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Do you understand how Social Security works? Have you wondered who is eligible for Social Security payments? This workshop focuses on building a basic understanding of Social Security, exploring how claiming decisions affect payments and identifying resources that can help you along the way. It can help you build confidence in making the right decisions for your … Continued 
Join us to practice your English-speaking skills! You can freely practice with friendly neighbors in this relaxed social group. This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners. |
7 events,
This interactive arts program is designed for adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities (caregivers welcome). Workshop participants are invited to explore their artistic talents through art history and various art techniques with an art instructor from Creative Citizen Studios. Registration required with limited seats; experience not necessary. Please inform the library and class instructor of … Continued
We are here to help you with getting a resume started, placing the finishing touches on a cover letter, or providing tips on interviewing. First come, first served.
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Explore contemporary cultures of the Haudenosaunee people and their relationships with the natural world. Examine tools and hand-crafted objects to learn about unifying themes and unique beliefs across the Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk, and Tuscarora nations.
Join us for an hour long meditation program that explores techniques for relaxing the body and calming the mind, while also cultivating mindfulness, loving kindness, and equanimity. No equipment or previous experience required. Come as you are. For Adults.
We Learn: Film Discussion is a free, six-week community class at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh — West End Branch. Each Thursday evening we screen trailers, discuss a feature film, and dig into the themes, craft, and culture behind it. No film background required. Just bring your curiosity. The theme this summer: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey — in theaters July … Continued 
Join us to practice your English-speaking skills! You can freely practice with friendly neighbors in this relaxed social group. This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners. 
Find resources for fundraising planning, grant-seeking, proposal writing, and starting a nonprofit. This drop-in program takes place in the Nonprofit Resource Center on the second floor. |
2 events,
Join us to practice your English-speaking skills! You can freely practice with friendly neighbors in this relaxed social group. This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners.
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Join us to practice your English-reading skills! We will read and discuss “A Scandal in Bohemia” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (retold by Clare West) This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners. |
5 events,
This is CLP Korean Class. We are happy to have you all in our We Learn group! Please do not hesitate to ask any questions about the group via email: junwonch@andrew.cmu.edu Advanced class (textbook 5 and 6): 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Intermediate class (textbook 3 and 4): 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Beginner class (textbook … Continued
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Canceled
Community Scan Day
Canceled
Community Scan Day
Scan your old photographs, documents, slides, and more for free at Community Scan Day! Staff will teach you how to use a portable scanner to digitize your items at CLP locations. If you’d like to donate digital copies to the CLP Digital Community Collection, a staff member will walk you through the donation process. Appointments … Continued
This is CLP Korean Class. We are happy to have you all in our We Learn group! Please do not hesitate to ask any questions about the group via email: junwonch@andrew.cmu.edu Advanced class (textbook 5 and 6): 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Intermediate class (textbook 3 and 4): 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Beginner class (textbook … Continued
This is CLP Korean Class. We are happy to have you all in our We Learn group! Please do not hesitate to ask any questions about the group via email: junwonch@andrew.cmu.edu Advanced class (textbook 5 and 6): 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Intermediate class (textbook 3 and 4): 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Beginner class (textbook … Continued
Learn and practice excel capabilities such as formatting cells, sorting, using pre-defined Excel functions, tabulating totals and subtotals, filtering data, pivot tables and pivot charts, relative and absolute macros. Using AI Copilot with Excel. Each session includes a detailed step-by-step handout for the session exercises. You can use your own Windows laptop or one can … Continued |
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2 events,
This interactive arts program is designed for adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities (caregivers welcome). Workshop participants are invited to explore their artistic talents through art history and various art techniques with an art instructor from Creative Citizen Studios. Registration required with limited seats; experience not necessary. Please inform the library and class instructor of … Continued
We are here to help you with getting a resume started, placing the finishing touches on a cover letter, or providing tips on interviewing. This program takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor at the Main Library. |
4 events,
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Do you understand how Social Security works? Have you wondered who is eligible for Social Security payments? This workshop focuses on building a basic understanding of Social Security, exploring how claiming decisions affect payments and identifying resources that can help you along the way. It can help you build confidence in making the right decisions for … Continued
Hybrid Event
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Hybrid Event
From formulating a business plan up to automation and fraud management in large companies, AI is streamlining and changing the way we do business. In this session, we explore how AI can be an effective tool for planning, managing, or growing your business.
Free
Adults can experiment with simple stop motion animation techniques and software. We’ll provide the tools and technology, you provide the creativity! Bring your phone or tablet and work on your own or contribute to our group project. This program takes place in the North Wing Music Room on the 2nd floor.
Hybrid Event
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Hybrid Event
Whether you’re researching for personal projects or everyday decisions, this program will equip you with the tools to separate fact from fiction. This class takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor of CLP-Main Library. Registration is recommended, walk ins welcome.
Free
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5 events,
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Canceled
Community Scan Day
Canceled
Community Scan Day
Scan your old photographs, documents, slides, and more for free at Community Scan Day! Staff will teach you how to use a portable scanner to digitize your items at CLP locations. If you’d like to donate digital copies to the CLP Digital Community Collection, a staff member will walk you through the donation process. Appointments … Continued 
Join the City of Pittsburgh Park Rangers to learn all about our parks and wildlife! For kids in grades K-5.
Join us to practice your English-speaking skills! You can freely practice with friendly neighbors in this relaxed social group. This program takes place in the North Wing Music Room on the second floor This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners.
Hybrid Event
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Hybrid Event
Ready to take your family history research to the next level? Join us for Organizing Your Family Tree! We will be learning ways to organize and enhance your research to make your family history research easier to access and share with loved ones. This program is held virtually and in-person in the Family & Local … Continued
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Would you like to grow fresh herbs and produce at home? Do you have a small space on a porch, patio or yard to put a container garden? Attend a hands-on workshop with Phipps Homegrown on the basics of growing vegetables and receive two 1ft x 2ft small planters filled with soil and plants to … Continued |
6 events,
Learn about what you should include in your resume and cover letter to showcase your skills and experience, and grab an employer’s attention!
Join us for an hour long meditation program that explores techniques for relaxing the body and calming the mind, while also cultivating mindfulness, loving kindness, and equanimity. No equipment or previous experience required. Come as you are. For Adults.
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Master the art of interviewing! Learn the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in job interviews and land your dream job.
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Come join us for a cool hands-on experience. Learn how to sew your own book using a stab binding technique commonly known as “Japanese binding,” and view examples from CLP Special Collections. This unique method features beautiful, exposed stitching patterns on the spine. We will provide you with all the materials you will need to … Continued
Free
We Learn: Film Discussion is a free, six-week community class at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh — West End Branch. Each Thursday evening we screen trailers, discuss a feature film, and dig into the themes, craft, and culture behind it. No film background required. Just bring your curiosity. The theme this summer: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey — in theaters July … Continued
Planning a business but don’t know where to start or get that important data? Stop by for in-person assistance with our business resources. This program takes place in the Job and Career Education Center on the second floor of CLP-Main Library. |
3 events,
Join us to practice your English-speaking skills! You can freely practice with friendly neighbors in this relaxed social group. This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners.
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Our post-conviction relief clinics are an opportunity to work with the public defender’s Project Reset Team. We can provide one on one client consultations regarding criminal record clearing for cases that were adjudicated in Allegheny County. We also can explain the differences between using expungement, pardon, sealing, and vacatur to clear a criminal record.
Social influence, social cognition, group dynamics, and social relationships. Key areas of study include understanding concepts such as conformity, obedience, attitudes and persuasion, prejudice and stereotypes, and the factors that drive aggression, attraction, and prosocial behavior (helping others). We can learn how to analyze our own and others’ behaviors, recognize the role of social situations … Continued |
6 events,
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Featured
Become a scientist who makes water safe to drink for our city! Create crazy color-changing potions in a hands-on exploration of water chemistry and water treatment. Recommended for kids in grades K-5 and their caregivers.
This is CLP Korean Class. We are happy to have you all in our We Learn group! Please do not hesitate to ask any questions about the group via email: junwonch@andrew.cmu.edu Advanced class (textbook 5 and 6): 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Intermediate class (textbook 3 and 4): 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Beginner class (textbook … Continued
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In this session, a group of public defender attorneys go over the basics of defining citizens’ constitutional rights and how to balance asserting your rights with safety when in an interaction with law enforcement.
This is CLP Korean Class. We are happy to have you all in our We Learn group! Please do not hesitate to ask any questions about the group via email: junwonch@andrew.cmu.edu Advanced class (textbook 5 and 6): 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Intermediate class (textbook 3 and 4): 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Beginner class (textbook … Continued
This is CLP Korean Class. We are happy to have you all in our We Learn group! Please do not hesitate to ask any questions about the group via email: junwonch@andrew.cmu.edu Advanced class (textbook 5 and 6): 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Intermediate class (textbook 3 and 4): 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Beginner class (textbook … Continued
Learn and practice excel capabilities such as formatting cells, sorting, using pre-defined Excel functions, tabulating totals and subtotals, filtering data, pivot tables and pivot charts, relative and absolute macros. Using AI Copilot with Excel. Each session includes a detailed step-by-step handout for the session exercises. You can use your own Windows laptop or one can … Continued |
0 events,
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3 events,
This interactive arts program is designed for adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities (caregivers welcome). Workshop participants are invited to explore their artistic talents through art history and various art techniques with an art instructor from Creative Citizen Studios. Registration required with limited seats; experience not necessary. Please inform the library and class instructor of … Continued
We are here to help you with getting a resume started, placing the finishing touches on a cover letter, or providing tips on interviewing. This program takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor at the Main Library.
Hybrid Event
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Hybrid Event
In this class, we’ll explore the key benefits that come with employment, from retirement plans and healthcare coverage to paid time off and other valuable perks. Gain a clearer understanding of how these benefits work, how to make the most of them, and why they’re an important part of your overall compensation package. This program … Continued
Free
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This interactive workshop guides participants through the grant lifecycle—from sourcing opportunities to post-award management—exploring tools that support the process, including AI, with hands-on practice and strategy discussion. This in person class presented by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit takes place in the South Wing Reading Room on the second floor of CLP-Main.
Free
Drop in to learn how to use your tablet, iPad, smartphone, laptop, computer or other devices. At this informal help session you can ask us about your device or the apps and programs installed on it, including Microsoft and Google tools. First come, first served.
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Learn how to prepare for college while in high school, build a strong college list, and navigate the college admissions with guidance from the University of Pittsburgh’s admissions team.
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Gain confidence for job interviews by using the STAR method and storytelling. Practice rounds and feedback equip them to answer common questions professionally and efficiently. |
7 events,
Join us to practice your English-speaking skills! You can freely practice with friendly neighbors in this relaxed social group. This program takes place in the North Wing Music Room on the second floor This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners. 
Grow your network, connect with other Pittsburgh nonprofits and small businesses, and learn about CLP’s business and nonprofit resources. This monthly drop-in event takes place in the South Wing Reading Room on the second floor of CLP-Main.
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In this hands-on workshop, participants will create meaningful pieces using polymer clay and beads—translating emotion, identity, and personal stories into wearable art. We’ll explore color, shape, texture, and symbolism as tools for creative reflection, while learning foundational techniques in polymer clay design. Whether you’re new to jewelry making or looking to deepen your creative practice, … Continued
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This presentation takes an in depth look at preparing for and enjoying retirement.
Join us to practice your English-speaking skills! You can freely practice with friendly neighbors in this relaxed social group. This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners.
Hybrid Event
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Hybrid Event
Master the art of interviewing! Learn the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in job interviews and land your dream job.
Free
Hybrid Event
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Hybrid Event
Oral history is a valuable tool in your family history research. Learn how to craft questions that will get people talking, different techniques of recording interviews, and how to share stories once you have them. This program will take place in the Family & Local History Department (3rd floor) and be available virtually on Teams.
Free
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3 events,
We are here to help you with getting a resume started, placing the finishing touches on a cover letter, or providing tips on interviewing. First come, first served.
Join us for an hour long meditation program that explores techniques for relaxing the body and calming the mind, while also cultivating mindfulness, loving kindness, and equanimity. No equipment or previous experience required. Come as you are. For Adults.
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Disinformation aka “fake news,” has been around for over a century, but lately it feels like it is everywhere, due to the rise of digital technologies and social media. The need for trustworthy information has grown. Join Dr. Jessica Ghilani of the Pitt Disinformation Lab for a session that provides historical context for and understanding … Continued |
1 event,
Join us to practice your English-speaking skills! You can freely practice with friendly neighbors in this relaxed social group. This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners. |
7 events,
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Continental breakfast and lunch provided to all workshop participants. HUD certified counselors will discuss topics such as fair housing, credit, pre- and post- purchase. A lender, realtor, inspector and insurance representative will be present to talk with participants. Recommended for adults. Registration to come.
This is CLP Korean Class. We are happy to have you all in our We Learn group! Please do not hesitate to ask any questions about the group via email: junwonch@andrew.cmu.edu Advanced class (textbook 5 and 6): 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Intermediate class (textbook 3 and 4): 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Beginner class (textbook … Continued
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Scan your old photographs, documents, slides, and more for free at Community Scan Day! Staff will teach you how to use a portable scanner to digitize your items at CLP locations. If you’d like to donate digital copies to the CLP Digital Community Collection, a staff member will walk you through the donation process. Appointments … Continued
This is CLP Korean Class. We are happy to have you all in our We Learn group! Please do not hesitate to ask any questions about the group via email: junwonch@andrew.cmu.edu Advanced class (textbook 5 and 6): 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Intermediate class (textbook 3 and 4): 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Beginner class (textbook … Continued
This is CLP Korean Class. We are happy to have you all in our We Learn group! Please do not hesitate to ask any questions about the group via email: junwonch@andrew.cmu.edu Advanced class (textbook 5 and 6): 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Intermediate class (textbook 3 and 4): 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Beginner class (textbook … Continued
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No matter where you are in the journey of family caregiving – just beginning to anticipate a need, helping to coordinate a big move, or taking care of a family member full-time – having a good framework to help guide both you and your loved one will make the process easier. During this session, we … Continued
Learn and practice excel capabilities such as formatting cells, sorting, using pre-defined Excel functions, tabulating totals and subtotals, filtering data, pivot tables and pivot charts, relative and absolute macros. Using AI Copilot with Excel. Each session includes a detailed step-by-step handout for the session exercises. You can use your own Windows laptop or one can … Continued |
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2 events,
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Drop in to learn how to use your tablet, iPad, smartphone, laptop, computer or other devices. At this informal help session you can ask us about your device or the apps and programs installed on it, including Microsoft and Google tools. First come, first served.
We are here to help you with getting a resume started, placing the finishing touches on a cover letter, or providing tips on interviewing. This program takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor at the Main Library. |
6 events,
Hybrid Event
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Hybrid Event
Join us as we take a look at digital marketing. In this program, we will discuss topics such as building a brand identity, discovering your ideal customer, choosing a platform, search engine optimization, and more. This program takes place in the JCEC Room on the 2nd floor of the Main Library.
Free
Learn the basics of Word, the word processing software from Microsoft, which is one of the most commonly used tools for writing and editing documents. We will review the CIPA and NCIPA legislation and how the library uses filtering to keep minors safe online.
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Explore contemporary cultures of the Haudenosaunee people and their relationships with the natural world. Examine tools and hand-crafted objects to learn about unifying themes and unique beliefs across the Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk, and Tuscarora nations.
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Learn how to prepare for college while in high school, build a strong college list, and navigate the college admissions with guidance from the University of Pittsburgh’s admissions team.
Hybrid Event
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Hybrid Event
Explore how to frame a research question, find authoritative sources, and navigate the library’s collections using Dewey and Library of Congress systems. This program will take place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor of Main Library. Registration is recommended, walk ins welcome.
Free
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Participants will learn the “ins and outs” of the evaluation process, the forms used, and how to utilize the reports that are generated to identify educational need. |
3 events,
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Scan your old photographs, documents, slides, and more for free at Community Scan Day! Staff will teach you how to use a portable scanner to digitize your items at CLP locations. If you’d like to donate digital copies to the CLP Digital Community Collection, a staff member will walk you through the donation process. Appointments … Continued
Free
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Explore contemporary cultures of the Haudenosaunee people and their relationships with the natural world. Examine tools and hand-crafted objects to learn about unifying themes and unique beliefs across the Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk, and Tuscarora nations.
Join us to practice your English-speaking skills! You can freely practice with friendly neighbors in this relaxed social group. This program takes place in the North Wing Music Room on the second floor This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners. |
3 events,
You’ve got skills! Learn to navigate a career change by recognizing the value of your existing skills and how they can be transferred to new opportunities.
Join us for an hour long meditation program that explores techniques for relaxing the body and calming the mind, while also cultivating mindfulness, loving kindness, and equanimity. No equipment or previous experience required. Come as you are. For Adults.
Planning a business but don’t know where to start or get that important data? Stop by for in-person assistance with our business resources. This program takes place in the Job and Career Education Center on the second floor of CLP-Main Library. |
2 events,
Join us to practice your English-speaking skills! You can freely practice with friendly neighbors in this relaxed social group. This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners.
Social influence, social cognition, group dynamics, and social relationships. Key areas of study include understanding concepts such as conformity, obedience, attitudes and persuasion, prejudice and stereotypes, and the factors that drive aggression, attraction, and prosocial behavior (helping others). We can learn how to analyze our own and others’ behaviors, recognize the role of social situations … Continued |
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This is CLP Korean Class. We are happy to have you all in our We Learn group! Please do not hesitate to ask any questions about the group via email: junwonch@andrew.cmu.edu Advanced class (textbook 5 and 6): 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Intermediate class (textbook 3 and 4): 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Beginner class (textbook … Continued
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Get cool, green, and shady with museum educators as you learn about the ways plants are important for humans and wildlife across the world. Identify plant smells, figure out how plants keep their seeds safe or help them travel, and make a helicopter seed to take home!
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Master the art of interviewing! Learn the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in job interviews and land your dream job.
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Scan your old photographs, documents, slides, and more for free at Community Scan Day! Staff will teach you how to use a portable scanner to digitize your items at CLP locations. If you’d like to donate digital copies to the CLP Digital Community Collection, a staff member will walk you through the donation process. Appointments … Continued
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This is CLP Korean Class. We are happy to have you all in our We Learn group! Please do not hesitate to ask any questions about the group via email: junwonch@andrew.cmu.edu Advanced class (textbook 5 and 6): 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Intermediate class (textbook 3 and 4): 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Beginner class (textbook … Continued
This is CLP Korean Class. We are happy to have you all in our We Learn group! Please do not hesitate to ask any questions about the group via email: junwonch@andrew.cmu.edu Advanced class (textbook 5 and 6): 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Intermediate class (textbook 3 and 4): 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Beginner class (textbook … Continued
Learn and practice excel capabilities such as formatting cells, sorting, using pre-defined Excel functions, tabulating totals and subtotals, filtering data, pivot tables and pivot charts, relative and absolute macros. Using AI Copilot with Excel. Each session includes a detailed step-by-step handout for the session exercises. You can use your own Windows laptop or one can … Continued |
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This program takes the “well, actually…” opportunity to debunk popular Pittsburgh myths and urban legends. Expect surprising facts, the truth about ghost stories, and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh institutional lore. Which stories will survive their exposure to research based evidence? This program will be held at CLP-Main in the Third Floor Conference Room. |
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Learn how to prepare for college while in high school, build a strong college list, and navigate the college admissions with guidance from the University of Pittsburgh’s admissions team.
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Join us for a 3 hour session where we will go over a the best tips and tricks for resumes, cover letters, interviews, and other job search needs. |
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AI has had an immediate impact on education across all levels and has created just as many questions. Is AI a tool to assist with homework or a crutch harming critical thinking? AI’s role in education is and remains a contentious topic. Join us for a conversation with panelist from varying education levels to discuss … Continued
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Join us as we explore the data and methods used for business & financial research. In this session, we cover historical research, online sources for free data, and the use of CLP’s databases. If you are planning a business, studying corporate histories, or need to find old stock quotes for tax purposes, we have you … Continued
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No one ever said that chemistry had to be boring. What happens in your oven is just as much a chemical reaction as what happens in a test tube. Students will see what it takes to be a food scientist churning buttering and making ice cream! In this module, students will learn about Emulsion while … Continued
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Our Q&A sessions are for groups who want more general information about the work of the public defender’s office, basic court procedure, how a criminal case progresses through the legal system, general inquiries regarding incarceration, and any other general criminal legal topic that the Allegheny County Office of the Public Defender works on every day. 
ProjectArt’s free classes run from September – May. Materials are provided for all students ages 4-7; 8-12, or 13-18. Local, professional artists teach classes aligned with the National Arts Education Association standards and are informed by the teaching artist’s creative practice. ProjectArt classes are fun, imaginative and cultivate a love of learning. Enrollment is ongoing … Continued
ProjectArt’s free classes run from September – May. Materials are provided for all students ages 4-18; 8-12, or 13-18. Local, professional artists teach classes aligned with the National Arts Education Association standards and are informed by the teaching artist’s creative practice. ProjectArt classes are fun, imaginative and cultivate a love of learning. Enrollment is ongoing … Continued |
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Navigate the Moon Maze labyrinth, engage in epic bow-and-arrow battles during Solar Flare, and unleash your creativity in the Many Moons Build Challenge, where you’ll construct imaginative moon-themed structures like lunar bases, meteorite bunkers, or glowing moon sculptures!
ProjectArt’s free classes run from September – May. Materials are provided for all students ages 4-7; 8-12, or 13-18. Local, professional artists teach classes aligned with the National Arts Education Association standards and are informed by the teaching artist’s creative practice. ProjectArt classes are fun, imaginative and cultivate a love of learning. Enrollment is ongoing … Continued
ProjectArt’s free classes run from September – May. Materials are provided for all students ages 4-7; 8-12, or 13-18. Local, professional artists teach classes aligned with the National Arts Education Association standards and are informed by the teaching artist’s creative practice. ProjectArt classes are fun, imaginative and cultivate a love of learning. Enrollment is ongoing … Continued
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Explore all branches of science hands-on with exciting and creative projects! Meet live animals, synthesize a weird gel, invent with motors and magnets. Enjoy our favorite projects for all ages in a series of half-day workshops.
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Work with the Public Defender’s Project Reset Team. We provide one on one client consultations regarding criminal record clearing for cases that were adjudicated in Allegheny County, and explain the difference between using expungement, pardon, sealing, and vacatur to clear a criminal record. 
Join us to practice your English-speaking skills! You can freely practice with friendly neighbors in this relaxed social group. This program takes place in the North Wing Music Room on the second floor This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners.
ProjectArt’s free classes run from September – May. Materials are provided for all students ages 4-7; 8-12, or 13-18. Local, professional artists teach classes aligned with the National Arts Education Association standards and are informed by the teaching artist’s creative practice. ProjectArt classes are fun, imaginative and cultivate a love of learning. Enrollment is ongoing … Continued
ProjectArt’s free classes run from September – May. Materials are provided for all students ages 4-7; 8-12, or 13-18. Local, professional artists teach classes aligned with the National Arts Education Association standards and are informed by the teaching artist’s creative practice. ProjectArt classes are fun, imaginative and cultivate a love of learning. Enrollment is ongoing … Continued
Join us to practice your English-speaking skills! You can freely practice with friendly neighbors in this relaxed social group. This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners. |
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This interactive arts program is designed for adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities (caregivers welcome). Workshop participants are invited to explore their artistic talents through art history and various art techniques with an art instructor from Creative Citizen Studios. Registration required with limited seats; experience not necessary. Please inform the library and class instructor of … Continued
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Most insurance plans fully cover various preventative services. Learn what services may be available through your health insurance at no cost to you! This program takes place at the JCEC and online.
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Not all blood is alike! Differences in blood can in fact mean life-or-death in cases of blood transfusions and even pregnancies! Students will learn how blood works, how to find an individual’s blood type, and how blood type is determined by genetics and heredity. We will then discover how blood typing can be used to … Continued
Join us for an hour long meditation program that explores techniques for relaxing the body and calming the mind, while also cultivating mindfulness, loving kindness, and equanimity. No equipment or previous experience required. Come as you are. For Adults. |
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Enjoy learning the basics of the Japanese language and culture from a certified, native Japanese instructor. We will learn greetings, etiquette and manners, survival phrases for traveling to Japan, visiting interesting tourist locations, and ordering food and shopping. We will also learn reading and writing – Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, Emoji, Anime and Manga. Each session … Continued |
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Join us each month for an event focused on electronic music production, featuring guest speakers, demonstrations and instruments on display. Afterwards, explore what’s available in our Musical Instrument Lending Library! This program takes place in the North Wing Music Room on the 2nd floor. |