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  • An audience of young adults listen to a presentation by an unseen speaker in a library.

    International Poetry Forum presents Rita Dove

    CLP – Main (Oakland) Lecture Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    The International Poetry Forum is pleased to host a reading by Rita Dove, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry (Thomas and Beulah, Carnegie Mellon University Press, 1986) and former Poet Laureate of the United States. One of the most celebrated poets in the country, Dove is the recipient of 29 honorary degrees and many … Continued

  • Authors Alex Mayyasi and Erika Beras next to cover of their book, Planet Money

    Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures “New & Noted” – Alex Mayyasi & Erika Beras

    CLP – Main (Oakland) Lecture Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Get your tickets HERE. Please note that this is a paid event; tickets for this event come with a free copy of the book, PLANET MONEY. Book Launch and Live Taping Join the team behind the popular podcast ‘Planet Money’ and celebrate the publication of their new book, PLANET MONEY: A Guide to the Economic Forces … Continued

  • Author Kimberly Hess next to cover of her book, A Lesser Mortal.

    A Lesser Mortal: The Unexpected Life of Sarah B. Cochran

    Virtual
    Virtual Event

    After her husband and son died at the turn of the 20th century, Sarah B. Cochran became an unlikely business competitor of Henry Clay Frick’s, as well as a philanthropist builder, frat house namesake, and suffragist. This book talk will cover Sarah’s path from Fayette County farmer’s daughter to industrialist, and the opportunities that genealogists and … Continued

    Free
  • Author Adriana Ramirez next to cover of her book, The Violence

    Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures “Made Local” – Adriana Ramírez

    CLP – Main (Oakland) Lecture Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Register to attend IN-PERSON or ONLINE. A powerful chronicle of Colombia’s descent into decades of civil war through the lens of an intimate, multi-generational tale of upheaval and betrayal. When presumed president-elect Jorge Eliécer Gaitán, champion of the working class and harbinger of a new era of progressive social change, is assassinated on the eve … Continued

  • Group of people sitting on a seminar. They have their hand raised.

    Homewood Library A Hidden Jewel: Celebrating 116 Years of Greatness

    CLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, United States

    Spend an evening at our library. Enjoy light refreshments, live music, learn about the history of our library, take a library tour, learn about the upcoming renovation, and contribute via silent auction. Hosted by the Friends of Homewood Library. Purchase tickets at Dorsey Records, online at https://friendsofhomewood.eventbrite.com, or from a Friends of the Homewood Library … Continued

  • Group of people sitting on a seminar. They have their hand raised.

    CLP-Homewood Renovation Community Session

    CLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, United States

    Please join us for another informational meeting about the upcoming renovation of CLP-Homewood. We will review a draft of the plans and have time for discussion. Come share your feedback and ask questions about the plans to keep this historic building functioning for generations to come.

  • Two smiling adults shake hands in front of an open door.

    Canceled Neighborhood Nonprofits: Downtown

    CLP – Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Learn about Career, Business, & Nonprofit Services and Resources while discovering the nonprofits in your neighborhood! Hear from local arts and culture-related organizations in the Downtown area about the work they do in your community, then stay to mingle, ask questions, and make meaningful connections.

  • An audience of young adults listen to a presentation by an unseen speaker in a library.

    Lawrenceville Historical Society Lecture Series presents KDKA: Creating Radio

    CLP – Lawrenceville 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    The Lawrenceville Historical Society Lecture Series presents lectures on Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, and regional history given by society members and guest speakers. This month, Chief Historian & Director of the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, Ann Madarasz, presents ‘KDKA: Creating Radio’.

  • A healthcare nurse shows a mature adult a home healthcare brochure.

    AARP Pennsylvania presents Family Caregiving: Prepare to Care

    CLP – Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    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

  • Three Rivers Waterkeeper presents What’s in Pittsburgh’s Rivers

    CLP – East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Learn about your local waterways, how to advocate for clean water, and local riparian ecology. Participants will learn how to spot and report water pollution and what makes our rivers and streams so great!

  • Book cover of Farm Life next to a black and white image of a woman feeding chickens.

    Author Visit with Daryln Brewer Hoffstot

    CLP – Brookline 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Daryln Brewer Hoffstot has observed the fields and forests of her Western Pennsylvania farm for thirty-five years. This collection, A Farm Life, features twenty-seven essays exploring birds, mammals, bees, fungi, trees, and other aspects of the natural world. She is a keen observer who delights in sharing what she sees as well as what she … Continued

  • A doctor shares their tablet screen with two of their students.

    Canceled PA Medi Coordinator presents Medicare Help

    CLP – West End 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    PA Medi assists Medicare beneficiaries and/or caregivers understand the complex coordination of the healthcare system regarding coverage and benefits. We also screen individuals to make sure they are not missing any cost savings programs available in Pennsylvania for their health coverage and prescription coverage needs.

  • Author Alec Karakatsanis and cover art of his book, Copaganda.

    Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures “Made Local” – Alec Karakatsanis

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    CLP – Main (Oakland) Lecture Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Register to attend IN-PERSON. A recording will be made available after the lecture on the Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures YouTube channel. From the prizewinning rising legal star, the deeply researched and definitive book on the way the media and police distract us from what matters Join Alec Karakatsanis for a discussion of how we can … Continued

  • A doctor shares their tablet screen with two of their students.

    PA Medi Coordinator presents Medicare Help

    CLP – Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    PA Medi assists Medicare beneficiaries and/or caregivers understand the complex coordination of the healthcare system regarding coverage and benefits. We also screen individuals to make sure they are not missing any cost savings programs available in Pennsylvania for their health coverage and prescription coverage needs.

  • A healthcare nurse shows a mature adult a home healthcare brochure.

    County Services Resource Fair

    CLP – Hazelwood 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Join the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD), Allegheny County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) and other community providers as they provide Narcan along with substance use and treatment information from local organizations. Participating organizations may include ACHD Overdose Prevention, ACHD Housing Program, DHS Drug & Alcohol, JADE Wellness, Three Rivers Youth, Positive Pathways, AHN Perinatal HOPE … Continued

  • Author Michael Lowenthal next to cover of his book Place, Envy

    Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures “Made Local” – Michael Lowenthal

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    CLP – Main (Oakland) Lecture Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Register to attend IN-PERSON. A recording will be made available after the lecture on the Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures YouTube channel. Growing up in places where his family had no past, and met mostly by silence from his Holocaust-refugee grandparents, Michael Lowenthal longed to be from somewhere. Then he realized he was gay and felt displaced … Continued

  • A child reacts with awe while watching a movie with others.

    Livestream Watch Party at LAMP of National Library Service Virtual Kickoff

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    CLP – Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP) 4724 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, United States

    Join us for the 2026 NLS Summer Reading Program kickoff event. This virtual event will feature a welcome from Acting Librarian of Congress Robert Newlen and a preview of program highlights from NLS Director Jason Broughton. We’ll also give you the scoop on other Summer Reading events and activities happening at libraries around the country! … Continued

  • Bronze figure of Justice holding scales

    ACLL & PMC Presents: Understanding and Navigating PA Court Basics

    CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
    Hybrid Event

    This session offers a straightforward look at the purpose and procedures of Pennsylvania’s judicial system. We will discuss the specific types of cases each court handles and provide practical tips for finding your way around a courtroom. You will also learn how judges are selected in Pennsylvania and discover ways to become a more knowledgeable … Continued

  • Author Lisa Olzak Zumstein and her book, The Brady's Bend Flood

    Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures “Made Local” – Lisa Olszak Zumstein

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    CLP – Main (Oakland) Lecture Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Register to attend IN-PERSON. A recording will be made available after the lecture on the Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures YouTube channel. In 1980, a record-breaking thunderstorm unleashed a disastrous amount of water on the tiny town of Brady’s Bend. In a mere forty minutes, the community was annihilated by a catastrophic flash flood. Residents ran for their … Continued

  • A doctor shares their tablet screen with two of their students.

    PA Medi Coordinator presents Medicare Help

    CLP – East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    PA Medi assists Medicare beneficiaries and/or caregivers understand the complex coordination of the healthcare system regarding coverage and benefits. We also screen individuals to make sure they are not missing any cost savings programs available in Pennsylvania for their health coverage and prescription coverage needs.

  • Close-up of a bee pollinating purple flowers.

    Penn State Master Gardeners of Allegheny County presents Certifying Your Property as “Pollinator-Friendly”

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    CLP – Brookline 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Pollinators need our help. Both native bees and domestic bee populations are declining, affected by habitat loss, disease, and contact with pesticides. Penn State Extension Master Gardeners are taking action to protect pollinators by planting pollinator-friendly gardens and providing education for the gardening public. You can join this effort by providing food and habitat for … Continued

  • Bronze figure of Justice holding scales

    ACLL & PMC Presents: Landlord-Tenant Disputes

    CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
    Hybrid Event

    Navigating housing court can be an overwhelming experience for both landlords and tenants. This session takes a closer look at the duties expected of both parties and how to seek recourse if those obligations fall through. We will discuss how a case gets started, what actually happens inside the courtroom, and the evidence you need … Continued

  • A collection of old photographs and local records spread on a table.

    Lawrenceville Historical Society Lecture Series presents The Railroad Strike of 1877

    CLP – Lawrenceville 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    The Lawrenceville Historical Society Lecture Series presents lectures on Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, and regional history given by society members and guest speakers. This month, historian Dr. Eric Lief Davin presents ‘The Railroad Strike of 1877’.

  • A healthcare nurse shows a mature adult a home healthcare brochure.

    County Services Resource Fair

    CLP – Knoxville 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Join the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD), Allegheny County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) and other community providers as they provide Narcan along with substance use and treatment information from local organizations. Participating organizations may include ACHD Overdose Prevention, ACHD Housing Program, DHS Drug & Alcohol, JADE Wellness, Three Rivers Youth, Positive Pathways, AHN Perinatal HOPE … Continued

  • The Haudenosaunee flag waving with a blue sky in the background.

    Carnegie Museum of Natural History presents Three Sisters: Haudenosaunee Science & Culture

    CLP – Hazelwood 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    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.

  • Hope Starts Here: A Community Conversation on Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

    CLP – Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    SAFE (Suicide Awareness For Everyone) Task Force is a program through the non-profit organization, NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness), comprised of individuals with lived experience, providers, and mental health advocates. The task force’s mission is to provide education and support to the community about suicide prevention, treatment, and postvention resources. For adults.

  • A collection of old photographs and local records spread on a table.

    Lawrenceville Historical Society Lecture Series presents Brewed in Iron City Park

    CLP – Lawrenceville 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    The Lawrenceville Historical Society Lecture Series presents lectures on Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, and regional history given by society members and guest speakers. This month, LHS president Tom Powers and Lawrenceville historian Jim Wudarczyk present ‘Brewed in Iron City Park’.