Special Events

The NFL draft is bringing some of football’s best athletes to Pittsburgh, but what incredible animal athletes already live here? We’ll learn about some of PA’s most athletic native wildlife and compare your skills to theirs! Join CLP as we celebrate Pittsburgh hosting the NFL draft.

Join us for an evening recognizing the people, partnerships and progress that shaped the past year. This public event will feature the annual State of the Library report from President & Director Andrew Medlar, along with the presentation of the 2025 Advocate of the Year Awards honoring champions whose support strengthens library services and impact … Continued

Discover the joy of selecting, planting, and nurturing vibrant blooms for beautiful arrangements. Open to all experience levels, everyone can cultivate and share beauty through their own cut flower garden!

Join local author Mark Fatla to learn about the history of pro football, hockey and basketball venues in Pittsburgh, from late 1800’s to present. Please check LAMP’s Events page for more information or to register. Join CLP as we celebrate Pittsburgh hosting the NFL draft.

Join Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre for this 30 minute interactive workshop to get participants on their feet and moving. The workshop starts with an introduction to basic ballet technique and vocabulary, comparing ballet steps to some of the more well known sports terms. Then join in on your own circuit workout, going through the stages of … Continued

What do football players, scientists and ballet dancers have in common? You’ll find out as we explore how science has helped us understand sports and performance. Discover how the body—powered by food, balance, and physics—becomes a high-powered playing machine. Learn about the “sweet spot” in kicks, why certain balls bounce higher, and how electrolytes fuel … Continued

Participants will explore trophy-making as an art form! They will use parts from disassembled trophies and other fun materials to make a reclaimed trophy. They will learn about sculpture, reuse and nuts-and-bolts making. The end result will be a trophy that celebrates their own individuality, or a gift for someone special! Whatever you’re excited about … Continued

Local artist and former athlete Cue Perry will connect art and sports by exploring the history of NFL teams’ logos and color schemes. We will talk about expressions both visual and physical: art and touchdown dances. Enjoy this interactive workshop for teens OR adults. Join CLP as we celebrate Pittsburgh hosting the NFL draft.

What do football players, scientists and ballet dancers have in common? You’ll find out as we explore how science has helped us understand sports and performance. Discover how the body—powered by food, balance, and physics—becomes a high-powered playing machine. Learn about the “sweet spot” in kicks, why certain balls bounce higher, and how electrolytes fuel … Continued

  Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh welcomes Dr. Nicole A. Cooke as the 2026 Vivian Ann Davidson Hewitt Lecturer CLP is proud to announce the third annual Vivian Ann Davidson Hewitt Lecture intended to honor and celebrate the first Black librarian at CLP, who served the Hill District community in the 1940s. The Hewitt Lecture is … Continued

Join local author Mark Fatla to learn about the history of pro football, hockey and basketball venues in Pittsburgh, from late 1800’s to present. Join CLP as we celebrate Pittsburgh hosting the NFL draft.

Local artist and former athlete Cue Perry will connect art and sports by exploring the history of NFL teams’ logos and color schemes. We will talk about expressions both visual and physical: art and touchdown dances. Enjoy this interactive workshop for teens. Join CLP as we celebrate Pittsburgh hosting the NFL draft.

“Musical Sounds” is a lively workshop where young minds will learn the joy of musical expression! Through rhythmic games, instrument building and sound connection, you’ll experience making music led by Squonk’s Bassist “T-Funk” Tony Thomas.  Join us and see, music is everywhere! 

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.

Flex your creativity and resourcefulness with Creative Reuse! Explore an array of unique reused materials and learn how to create beautiful works of art, craft projects, and anything you can dream up while saving useful materials from the landfill.

Join us for a performance with members of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Join library card artist Cue Perry’s art class, where teens will discover the magic of creativity and self-expression through various drawing exercises, fundamentals of color theory and what the role of a visual artist is. This class fosters self-expression, confidence, and a lifelong love for the arts.

This program includes a discussion of the violin’s history and parts, a performance of classical pieces that demonstrate common musical terms, and a violin petting zoo for participants.

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.

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

Learn the essentials of starting seeds to grow your own food. This hands-on class covers seed selection, planting techniques, and care tips for a successful garden from the ground up.

A creative writing workshop focused on the art of worldbuilding in Science Fiction! We’ll learn about the craft of worldbuilding, constructing unique and immersive worlds within the Sci-Fi genre! Questions we will consider include: How do you manage time in a short story? How do you give your reader a sense of history, place, social … Continued

“Musical Sounds” is a lively workshop where young minds will learn the joy of musical expression! Through rhythmic games, instrument building and sound connection, you’ll experience making music led by Squonk’s Bassist “T-Funk” Tony Thomas.  Join us and see, music is everywhere! 

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.

Flex your creativity and resourcefulness with Creative Reuse! Explore an array of unique reused materials and learn how to create beautiful works of art, craft projects, and anything you can dream up while saving useful materials from the landfill.

Join us for a performance with members of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Join us for Pittsburgh’s most bookish dinner and the opportunity to support Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh! Mix, mingle and dine after dark with some of the brightest literary stars of the 2026 PGH Book Fest in our historic Oakland library. Each dinner table will feature one author from the festival line-up, and guests will receive … Continued

Paging all book lovers! Pgh Book Fest is back on Saturday, May 30 with events starting at 10 a.m. at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main in Oakland. The Festival is FREE and brings together readers of all ages for a day of author talks, poetry readings, workshops, local booksellers, literary exhibitors and vendors, and … 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

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

As a lead-up to Juneteenth, this event features a screening of selected musical performances originally broadcast on WQED’s Black Horizons, the nation’s longest-running television program created specifically to serve Black audiences. Minette Seate, Executive Producer at WQED and a longtime contributor to the series, will discuss the program and the significance of the featured performances. … 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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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

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

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