Edward K. Muller, professor emeritus of history at the University of Pittsburgh and Rob Ruck, a historian at the University of Pittsburgh present Pittsburgh Rising: From Frontier Town to Steel City 1750-1920. Over 170 years, Pittsburgh grew from a frontier outpost into an industrial powerhouse, shaped by its rivers, resources, and innovation. As glass, iron, … Continued
Get ready to dig in, branch out, and GROW at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Summer Reading celebration! This year’s “Grow” theme is all about planting seeds of curiosity, watering your imagination, and watching your love of reading bloom all summer long. Whether you’re growing your knowledge, or growing into a reading superstar, join us for … Continued
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.
Get ready to dig in, branch out, and GROW at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Summer Reading celebration! This year’s “Grow” theme is all about planting seeds of curiosity, watering your imagination, and watching your love of reading bloom all summer long. Whether you’re growing your knowledge, or growing into a reading superstar, join us for … Continued
Get ready to dig in, branch out, and GROW at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Summer Reading celebration! This year’s “Grow” theme is all about planting seeds of curiosity, watering your imagination, and watching your love of reading bloom all summer long. Whether you’re growing your knowledge, or growing into a reading superstar, join us for … Continued
Laura Zurowski, Charles Succop, and Matthew Jacob present the history of Pittsburgh’s city steps alongside maps and photos that reveal the city’s beauty through its unique public infrastructure. For adults.
Get ready to dig in, branch out, and GROW at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Summer Reading celebration! This year’s “Grow” theme is all about planting seeds of curiosity, watering your imagination, and watching your love of reading bloom all summer long. Whether you’re growing your knowledge, or growing into a reading superstar, join us for … Continued
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.
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.
Join us for a performance with members of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
Get ready to dig in, branch out, and GROW at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Summer Reading celebration! This year’s “Grow” theme is all about planting seeds of curiosity, watering your imagination, and watching your love of reading bloom all summer long. Whether you’re growing your knowledge, or growing into a reading superstar, join us for … Continued
Discover creative approaches to learning science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through a hands-on experience integrating music, dance, theater, and visual arts. For kids grade K-5.
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.
Join us on a tour in honor of America’s 250th Anniversary and learn about the architecture and history of the iconic, historic CLP – Main. Participants will meet in the first floor Lobby. Registration encouraged. This event is part of America250PA programming.
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.
Union Project’s Wheel Mobile is a vehicle equipped with clay, tools, a potter’s wheel, and a Raku kiln. This mobile studio extends UP’s ceramics programming by bringing clay anywhere there’s a road and provide wheel throwing, hand-building, and Raku firing demonstrations and activities. Recommended for all ages.
Let’s Leap into Action in Attack Theatre’s creative movement workshop! Rooted in curiosity and imagination, this workshop will invite participants to experience the joy and creativity of dance and movement. For grades K-5
Join us in celebrating a new gallery exhibit with items donated to our new Digital Community Collection. For adults.
Join us for some musical fun! Learn how to hold and play strings and brass instruments and get answers to all your musical questions. For grades K-5.
Everyone deserves a happily ever after. Join this author to learn about how to write flawed, vulnerable, disabled, neurodivergent characters finding authentic selves—romances exploring mental health, sexuality, belonging, and unconditional acceptance across humanity’s full spectrum. For adults.
Let’s Leap into Action in Attack Theatre’s creative movement workshop! Rooted in curiosity and imagination, this workshop will invite participants to experience the joy and creativity of dance and movement. For grades K-5.
Learn how to extract medicinal properties from herbs and turn them into delicious fermented sodas. This demo-based program is great for anyone interested in diving deeper into fermentation, herbs, and nutrition.
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.
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?
Create your own portrait! Discuss a selection of portraits from the Frick Art Museum and create one of your own in this one-hour workshop. For grades K-5.
A workshop to help creative writers publish books, stories, essays, and poems. Attendees will get advice and resources to find publishers, choose the right ones, and navigate the submission process. For adults
Let’s Leap into Action in Attack Theatre’s creative movement workshop! Rooted in curiosity and imagination, this workshop will invite participants to experience the joy and creativity of dance and movement. For grades K-5.
Create your own portrait! Discuss a selection of portraits from the Frick Art Museum and create one of your own in this one-hour workshop. For grades K-5.
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?
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.