The community will choose any literary publication by James Baldwin to read out loud to the listening audience for 3 minutes. The reader will explain the context. Light refreshments will be served.
Immersive self-paced learning space with original art, lesson books, cartooning artifacts, convention table demo, cartooning materials, and a professional cartoonist on-site for critique and guidance. All ages.
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 lively discussion on Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, and as an eAudio on Hoopla. This program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.
Cuddle up with 30 minutes of stories, songs and action rhymes that develop early literacy skills in children ages birth to five years. Pajamas optional! For children ages birth to five years and their caregivers.
Drop in to learn how to use your tablet, iPad, smartphone, laptop, computer or other devices. At this informal help session you can ask us about your device or the apps and programs installed on it, including Microsoft and Google tools. First come, first served.
Preparing a comprehensive emergency kit involves blending insights from both fictional and real-life survival strategies. This workshop draws on Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower alongside various extensive preparation lists to help you create and organize your own emergency supplies and strategies. Inspired by the spirit of Butler’s novel, we acknowledge the survival strategies created … Continued
Children learn and grow through family play! Playdate is a time for families to grow their community; enjoy toys, games and supplies in the children’s space; and connect with Children’s Services staff. For children birth to 5 years and their caregivers.
Join us for stories, songs and action rhymes. During this 30 minute program, families will meet new friends and develop early literacy skills. For children ages birth to five years and their caregivers.
Enjoy choice cuts from the deep legacy of Pittsburgh jazz recordings. This program takes place in the North Wing Music Room.
Join us to learn how to make a creative craft, learn about our resources, and connect with others in the community. Bring your current project or use our basic supplies provided while they last.
