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We Learn: Social Psychology and Mental Health
CLP – Squirrel Hill 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesSocial influence, social cognition, group dynamics, and social relationships. Key areas of study include understanding concepts such as conformity, obedience, attitudes and persuasion, prejudice and stereotypes, and the factors that drive aggression, attraction, and prosocial behavior (helping others). We can learn how to analyze our own and others’ behaviors, recognize the role of social situations … Continued
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Neighborworks presents Homebuyers Workshop
CLP – Hazelwood 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesContinental breakfast and lunch provided to all workshop participants. HUD certified counselors will discuss topics such as fair housing, credit, pre- and post- purchase. A lender, realtor, inspector and insurance representative will be present to talk with participants. Recommended for adults. Please register here. Please note: By clicking on the registration link, you will be … Continued
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Storytime: Family Fun
CLP – Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin 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.
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Storytime: Family Fun
CLP – East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin 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.
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Book Club
CLP – Carrick 1811 Brownsville Road, PittsburghJoin us for a lively discussion on The Other Americans by Laila Lalami. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog and as an eAudio on Libby.
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Animal Friends Therapet Visit
CLP – Lawrenceville 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCome by the location to visit with a certified Therapet! These pets have undergone special training to provide comfort and affection, and are certified through Animal Friends’ Therapets program. All ages are welcome. Animal Friends has lots of programs for families, youth and educators. Check out their other programs here https://www.thinkingoutsidethecage.org/our-programs/for-kids-and-teens/
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We Learn: Korean Class – Advanced Level
CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis is CLP Korean Class. We are happy to have you all in our We Learn group! Please do not hesitate to ask any questions about the group via email: junwonch@andrew.cmu.edu Advanced class (textbook 5 and 6): 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Intermediate class (textbook 3 and 4): 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Beginner class (textbook … Continued
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We Learn: Korean Class – Intermediate Level
CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis is CLP Korean Class. We are happy to have you all in our We Learn group! Please do not hesitate to ask any questions about the group via email: junwonch@andrew.cmu.edu Advanced class (textbook 5 and 6): 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Intermediate class (textbook 3 and 4): 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Beginner class (textbook … Continued
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Cookbook Club
CLP – Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a new cookbook club with the Library! At select CLP locations, we will talk cookbooks, share stories and cultures and explore all things culinary. This month will feature The Year of Miracles (recipes about Love + Grief + Growing Things) by Ella Risbridger. This title is available for checkout from our Catalog.
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Community Cultures presents Fermented Foods for Health
FeaturedCLP – Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLearn about the benefits of fermented foods and how to introduce them into your diet and lifestyle. This lecture-based, introductory class will go over 10 different fermented foods.
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We Learn: Korean Class – Beginner Level
CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis is CLP Korean Class. We are happy to have you all in our We Learn group! Please do not hesitate to ask any questions about the group via email: junwonch@andrew.cmu.edu Advanced class (textbook 5 and 6): 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Intermediate class (textbook 3 and 4): 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Beginner class (textbook … Continued
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Job and Career: Transferrable Skills
CLP – Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHybrid EventYou’ve got skills! Learn to navigate career change by recognizing the value of your existing skills and how they can be transferred to new opportunities.
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An Afternoon with Author Brian O’Hare on Demythologizing the American Hero
CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin former Pittsburgher Brian O’Hare to discuss his book of stories, Surrender. These stories demythologize the American Hero. There will be a brief introduction about the author, a reading, and a Q&A. This event will take place in the North Wing Music Room.
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Kids Choice
CLP – South Side 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesChoose your own adventure! Continue a Kids Club activity; explore the supplies, toys and games in the children’s space; or teach other kids something you love. Children’s Services staff will be there to support you. For kids in grades K-5.
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Canceled We Learn: Word Basics to Advanced
CLP – East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWord Basics: Word menu functions, loading and saving documents, changing font style and size, create a numbered list of data, sort data, copy/cut and paste text, find/replace data, spell check, printing document. Word Intermediate: Add page borders, import and position pictures, create text boxes, create bulleted lists, create hyperlinks, add page footer, create tables of … Continued
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Community Scan Day
CLP – Squirrel Hill 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesScan your old photographs, documents, slides, and more for free at Community Scan Day! Staff will teach you how to use a portable scanner to digitize your items at CLP locations. If you’d like to donate digital copies to the CLP Digital Community Collection, a staff member will walk you through the donation process. Appointments … Continued
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United Black Book Clubs of Pittsburgh presents The Women Gather, Part II
CLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, United StatesHaving Our Say: Special guests share their stories of survival, healing, triumph, aging, trauma and the process of living. Light refreshments will be served.
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AIR Quilting Workshop: Sawtooth Star Quilt Blocks
FeaturedCLP – West End 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin Appalachian quiltmaker and storyteller Griffin Nordstrom for a hands-on exploration of quilting at CLP-West End. Griffin’s work explores themes of reuse through craft and reinterpreting history through a contemporary lens, and these workshops invite you to do the same. Participants will learn about a variety of quilting styles while contributing to a collaborative community … Continued
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Create and Connect
CLP – Knoxville 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin 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.
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Archives & Special Collections Treasures
CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLearn more about CLP’s Archives and Special Collections, all of which are open to all researchers! We’ll share some of our favorite treasures in the collection, teach visitors the best way to handle these unique items, and show you how to request to use them. Come to the Family & Local History Department on the … Continued
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Sounds Upstairs: Pittsburgh Girls Choir
CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for an afternoon of choral singing with 2 Pittsburgh girl choirs: Melodia (grades K-2) and Harmonia (grades 3-5). The performance will take place on the second floor of Main Library, in the South Wing Reading Room.
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Canceled Pitt Cyber’s Civic Resilience Initiative presents Taking Care of Yourself Online: A Digital Hygiene Primer for Tweens and Teens
CLP – Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin Dr. Jessica Ghilani from the Pitt Disinformation Lab for a workshop about how to take care of yourself when using social media. Dr. Ghilani is a Communication professor who will overview digital hygiene, social media safety, and etiquette to help support healthy online habits for tweens and teens.
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AIR Workshop – Mending and Repair Skillshare
CLP – Knoxville 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLearn the basics for fixing your well-loved shirts, pants, and sweaters. We’ll have plenty of needles, thread, fabric, and a few fun tools to try out, plus support to get through your mending pile or try a new technique. Bring a garment with a rip or a tear, or practice on our samples! Artist-In-Residence Vic … Continued
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Super Science
CLP – Carrick 1811 Brownsville Road, PittsburghGet curious! At Super Science, kids in K-5th grade will have a chance to get excited about a science topic. A read aloud is paired with hands-on, high quality STEM activities promoting scientific inquiry and wonder about science. For kids in grades K-5.