Events
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Virtual Page Turners Book Club
VirtualVirtual EventJoin us for a lively discussion on The Wilderness by Angela Flournoy. This book discussion is a hybrid event. You can join in person in the Director’s Office Conference Room on the first floor, or virtually using the link provided in your registration confirmation email. Some copies of the title will be available at the … Continued
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Page Turners Book Club
CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a lively discussion on The Wilderness by Angela Flournoy. This book discussion is a hybrid event. You can join in person in the Director’s Office Conference Room on the first floor, or virtually using the link provided in your registration confirmation email. Some copies of the title will be available at the … Continued
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Cookbook Club
CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, 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 Dishes for Two by Good Housekeeping. This program will take place in the Oversized Books Room on the second floor.
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Job and Career: Online Job Searching
CLP – East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesSet up a plan for your online job search! Learn about major job search websites and gain insight into the online application process.
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Meditation with a Monk
CLP – East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for an hour long meditation program that explores techniques for relaxing the body and calming the mind, while also cultivating mindfulness, loving kindness, and equanimity. No equipment or previous experience required. Come as you are. For Adults.
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WORKshop: Nonprofit
CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesFind resources for fundraising planning, grant-seeking, proposal writing, and starting a nonprofit. This drop-in program takes place in the Nonprofit Resource Center on the second floor.
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Storytime: Family Fun
CLP – Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP) 4724 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, 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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Coffee + Connect
CLP – Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us to enjoy some coffee and snacks and meet a representative from a local community organization to learn more about their services.
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Create and Connect: Needlecrafts and Fiber Arts
CLP – Lawrenceville 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for needlecrafting and fiber art activities, 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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Playdate at the Library
CLP – Lawrenceville 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesChildren 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.
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Let’s Speak English!
CLP – Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us to practice your English-speaking skills! You can freely practice with friendly neighbors in this relaxed social group. This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners.
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Silent Reading Party
CLP – Sheraden 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHelp us celebrate adult winter reading and treat your s(h)elf to a book-lover’s party where you’re encouraged to read, discuss what you’ve read, and enjoy refreshments.
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LDA of PA Presents Early Literacy Tutoring
CLP – Brookline 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLDA of PA is excited to offer its Early Literacy Instruction program for students in kindergarten through second grade at CLP – Hill District and CLP – Brookline. Older students that are reading at levels may also be tutored. Pairing up to four students per tutor and utilizing multi-sensory reading tutoring techniques, this program teaches … Continued
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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 It’s Elementary by Elise Bryant. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog. This program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.
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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 … Continued
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We Learn: Deep Listening: Music Appreciation through Analysis & Reflection
CLP – Mt. Washington 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis will be a discussion-based circle focused on music appreciation from an analytical and personal perspective – basically a “Deep Listening” group. We’ll explore various types of music through things such as: historical context, melodic framework and sonic details, artist inspiration, personal experiences and interpretation, and whatever else naturally comes up in discussion! Various materials … Continued
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Community Scan Day
CLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 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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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 … 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 First Ladies Cookbook: Favorite Recipes of all the Presidents of the United States by Margaret Brown Klapthor.
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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 … Continued
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Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse presents Bookbinding/Journal Making
FeaturedCLP – Carrick 1811 Brownsville Road, PittsburghFlex 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.
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Canceled Forlorn Moon Clothing presents Textile Painting Basics Workshop
FeaturedCLP – Allegheny 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLearn to paint clothing, using basic techniques and concepts to create wearable, washable art. Use brushwork and acrylic paint to customize a free tote bag, or bring your own clothes.
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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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Super Science
CLP – Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesGet 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.
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Digital Skills: Gadget Lab
CLP – Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesDrop 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.
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Cue Perry presents Black History Month Workshop
CLP – West End 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin Local Artist Cue Perry for a Black History Month themed art workshops for children K-5. This program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.
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Silent Reading Party
CLP – Hazelwood 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHelp us celebrate adult winter reading and treat your s(h)elf to a book-lover’s party where you’re encouraged to read, discuss what you’ve read, and enjoy refreshments.
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Kids Club: Ida B. Wells-Barnett
CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesIda B. Wells was an African American journalist, an educator, a feminist and an anti-lynching civil rights leader. Through her journalism, she fought tirelessly for equal rights for women and Black Americans until her death in 1931. In this program, kids will learn about Wells’ impact and get their own chance to change their community … Continued
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