United Black Book Clubs of Pittsburgh presents The Women Gather, Part II
Having 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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CLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, United States
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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.
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Storytime: Family Fun
CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes 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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Playdate at the Library
CLP – Allegheny 1230 Federal 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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Coffee + Connect
CLP – Allegheny 1230 Federal 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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Music @ Main: Jazz Vinyl Listening Session from Our Pittsburgh Collection
CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesEnjoy choice cuts from the deep legacy of Pittsburgh jazz recordings. This program takes place in the North Wing Music Room.
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Pittsburgh Writers’ Studio
CLP – Squirrel Hill 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLet’s “freewrite” together! Use prompts and questions for reflection to spur writing, then share in a non-judgmental atmosphere. Leave with a new piece of writing you can work on later. Celebrate the joy of creating!
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Create and Connect – Pittsburgh Themed Collaborative Zine for 412 Day!
CLP – Allegheny 1230 Federal Street, 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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Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
CLP – East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesExplore action rhymes, songs and stories in this 20-30 minute program. Young children and adults will engage in language activities, books and reading, and creative play in a positive atmosphere. For children birth to 36 months and their caregivers.
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Canceled Storytime: Family Fun
CLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, 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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Creative Citizen Studios Art Workshop
CLP – Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis interactive arts program is designed for adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities (caregivers welcome). Workshop participants are invited to explore their artistic talents through art history and various art techniques with an art instructor from Creative Citizen Studios. Registration required with limited seats; experience not necessary. Please inform the library and class instructor of … Continued
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Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
CLP – Mt. Washington 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesExplore action rhymes, songs and stories in this 20-30 minute program. Young children and adults will engage in language activities, books and reading, and creative play in a positive atmosphere. For children birth to 36 months and their caregivers.
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Storytime: Family Fun
CLP – Beechview 1910 Broadway 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 – Hazelwood 5006 Second 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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Spanish Book Club/Círculo de lectores de literatura en español
CLP – Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a lively book discussion of the book, Mi nombre es Emilia del Valle by Isabel Allende, written in Spanish by a Spanish-speaking author. Les invitamos a charlar sobre literatura en español de autores de habla española.
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LDA of PA Presents Early Literacy Tutoring
CLP – Hill District 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 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. Pairing up to four students per tutor and utilizing multi-sensory reading tutoring techniques, this program teaches reading, spelling, and handwriting in fun, interactive, and multisensory ways. The … Continued
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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. Pairing up to four students per tutor and utilizing multi-sensory reading tutoring techniques, this program teaches reading, spelling, and handwriting in fun, interactive, and multisensory ways. The … Continued
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WORKshop: Career Ready
CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWe are here to help you with getting a resume started, placing the finishing touches on a cover letter, or providing tips on interviewing. This program takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor at the Main Library.
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Book Club
CLP – South Side 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a lively discussion on All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, and also as an eBook on Hoopla.
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Job and Career: Trade Career Paths
CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHybrid EventThe U.S. has a large skilled labor shortage right now which is expected to grow over the next decade. Many trade career paths have salaries above the median wage, without the high cost of a 4-year college degree. We’ll go over some of the various trade industry careers and local education and apprenticeship resources. This … Continued
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Storytime: Family Fun
CLP – Brookline 708 Brookline Boulevard, 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: Pajama Storytime
CLP – Squirrel Hill 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCuddle up with 30 minutes of stories, songs and action rhymes that develop early literacy skills in children. Pajamas optional! For children ages birth to five years and their caregivers.
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Storytime: Pajama Storytime
CLP – Squirrel Hill 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCuddle up with 30 minutes of stories, songs and action rhymes that develop early literacy skills in children. Pajamas optional! For children ages birth to five years and their caregivers.
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Let’s Speak English
CLP – Squirrel Hill 5801 Forbes Avenue, 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.
