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    30 Books in 30 Minutes – Grow!

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

    Join library staff as they race against the clock to present your next great read! Thirty books will be presented in a series of one-minute book talks. Will you find something among them to “GROW” your to-be-read pile?

  • An open book, pint glass of beer, and travel mug with the New France Brewing Company logo on an empty bar; beer taps are in the background.

    Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Beer Fundraiser

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    Join us at the historical Hazelwood Brew House for the re-release of Carnegie Lager of Pittsburgh, a collaboration between CLP – Hazelwood and New France Brewing Company! Come hang out, meet local organizations, and support a good cause! A portion of every Carnegie Lager purchase will go directly to CLP. We’ll have food trucks and … Continued

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    Mapping Your Own Story

    Teen Time
    CLP – Squirrel Hill 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    This program will help teens articulate their intersections of identity in a fun, creative way to tell the story of their own life. They will also learn how to construct a map with different natural and architectural elements to highlight the different “environments” of who they are. This event is part of America250PA programming.

  • Extravaganza - A family-friendly outdoor festival for all ages! Navy text on blue background surrounded by simple illustrations of flowers and the Library logo.

    Summer Reading Extravaganza

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

    Save the date for CLP’s Summer Reading Extravaganza, a family-friendly outdoor festival for all ages! Enjoy an afternoon of music, storytelling, games, crafts, food trucks and so much more! Join us for performances and workshops by: Dig into A Garden for Lili with award-winning author and illustrator Melissa Iwai! Her storytime and interactive presentation will … Continued

  • Headshot of author Melissa Iwai next to cover of her book, A Garden for Lili

    Extravaganza Featured Author: Melissa Iwai

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

    Dig into A Garden for Lili with award winning author and illustrator, Melissa Iwai! Join us for a storytime and interactive presentation, followed by a book signing. This event is part of our Summer Reading Extravaganza and will be held in the South Wing Reading Room. Free copies of A Garden for Lili will be distributed … Continued

  • Headshot of author Melissa Iwai next to cover of her book, A Garden for Lili

    Extravaganza Featured Author: Melissa Iwai

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

    Dig into A Garden for Lili with award winning author and illustrator, Melissa Iwai! Join us for a storytime and interactive presentation, followed by a book signing. This event is part of our Summer Reading Extravaganza and will be held in the South Wing Reading Room. Free copies of A Garden for Lili will be distributed … Continued

  • Three smiling elementary school students play drums in music class.

    Squonk presents Joy Machine

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

    Join us as Squonk performs their new show, Joy Machine, at Summer Reading Extravaganza! This large-scale music spectacle invites the audience to power the performance with their energy — activating a playground of immersive sculptures, fanciful instruments, and kinetic machines alongside Squonk’s raucous live band. It will be both a celebration and an invitation: a … Continued

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    Mapping Your Own Story

    Teen Time
    CLP – Carrick 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh

    This program will help teens articulate their intersections of identity in a fun, creative way to tell the story of their own life. They will also learn how to construct a map with different natural and architectural elements to highlight the different “environments” of who they are. This event is part of America250PA programming.

  • Pin with red question mark flag stuck in a map

    Mapping Your Own Story

    Teen Time
    CLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, United States

    This program will help teens articulate their intersections of identity in a fun, creative way to tell the story of their own life. They will also learn how to construct a map with different natural and architectural elements to highlight the different “environments” of who they are. This event is part of America250PA programming.

  • A child juggles three balls.

    O’Ryan the O’Mazing presents Spectacular Circus Class

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

    In this class, Pittsburgh’s favorite clown, O’Ryan the O’Mazing, teaches kids the basic circus skills. Learn how to balance, juggle, spin a plate, play a character, and make an audience laugh. For grades K-5