Special Events

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

Join us for a day of learning and connection with legal information experts, community organizations, and court representatives. Discover how the Library can support you with reliable resources that make legal information easier to understand and access. Explore topics like housing, family matters, and civil court procedures in a friendly, supportive setting. The Day’s Schedule: … 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!

Learn the identifying characteristics and calls of some of the most common backyard birds.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is a destination space for information, technology, community dialogue, social connection and fun. With your help, the Library can provide the service and support that our neighbors need and deserve. Wednesday, April 1 is Library Giving Day, and libraries from all over North America, including Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, are participating. … Continued

Discover fur, feathers, and scales in this introduction to some of the world’s most fascinating animals. Using live animals from the Zoo, we will explore the physical characteristics of each animal while learning how they are uniquely adapted to their environments.