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  • Adults sitting around a table talking with various books.

    Poetry Book Club

    CLP – Squirrel Hill 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Join us for a discussion of poetry by Linda Hogan. Reading materials will be provided at the book club, all you have to bring is an open mind!

  • Cookbook Club

    CLP – East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Join 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 Cooking At Home: Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying About Recipes (And Love My Microwave) by David Chang and Priya Krishna. This title … Continued

  • Toddler playing with scarf in a storytime circle.

    Storytime: Family Fun

    Storytime: Family Fun
    CLP – Sheraden 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    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.

  • Parents and caregivers dance with small children during storytime.

    Storytime: Family Fun

    Storytime: Family Fun
    CLP – Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    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.

  • Young university students writing in library.

    Library Lounge

    Library Lounge
    CLP – Mt. Washington 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Join us for a fun and engaging social program!

  • Three Rivers Readers Book Club

    CLP – Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
    Hybrid Event

    Join us for a lively discussion on Carnegie’s Maid by Marie Benedict. Title selections will include genre books including memoirs, plays, poetry, photobooks, and novels. Attendees are welcome to join in-person or virtually using the link provided in your RSVP confirmation email. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, and also as an … Continued

    Free
  • Scanning old photos using a small portable scanner. A hand puts a photo in the scanner. A stack of black and white photos next to each other on the table.

    Community Scan Day

    CLP – Hill District 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, United States

    Scan 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

  • Book Club

    CLP – Squirrel Hill 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Join us for a lively discussion on Counterfeit by Kirsten Chen. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, as an eAudio on Libby and also as an eBook and eAudio on Hoopla. This event is part of our AANHPI Heritage Month 2026 programming.

  • Two hand-bound books with patterned covers and thick binding stacked on a table.

    Teen Time: Wasōbon: Japanese Book Binding

    Teen Time
    CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    This Teen Time program will help teens think about the contributions of Chinese and Japanese ancient traditions into book binding and bookmaking and learn how to create a notebook using the 4-hole Japanese book binding technique. This event is part of our AANHPI Heritage Month 2026 programming.

  • Adult and child in conversation at a table.

    LDA of PA Presents Early Literacy Tutoring

    LDA of PA Presents Early Literacy Tutoring
    CLP – Hill District 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, United States

    LDA 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

  • An adult helps a child, about four, with reading skills in teh library.

    LDA of PA Presents Early Literacy Tutoring

    LDA of PA Presents Early Literacy Tutoring
    CLP – Brookline 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    LDA 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

  • Cropped image of a small tesla coil project generating electricity.

    Canceled Teen Time: Jade Snow Wong-Inspired Ceramics

    Teen Time
    CLP – Carrick 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh

    This Teen Time program will help teens learn the history of and significance of ceramics in AANHPI culture, focusing on the work of Chinese American ceramicist Jade Snow Wong, while also learning how to make pottery with air-dry clay. This event is part of our AANHPI Heritage Month 2026 programming.  

  • Teen Choice: Digital Art Kit

    Teen Choice
    CLP – Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Join us for a special Teen Choice where you can explore the Digital Art Labs Kit. Get creative on an iPad with an Apple Pencil! For teens in grades 6-12. This program is part of Remake Learning Days 2026.

  • Overhead shot of a child sketching on a blank piece of paper.

    Kids Choice

    Kids Choice
    CLP – Brookline 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Choose 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.

  • Close-cropped image of children reaching to share a palette of watercolor paints.

    ProjectArt Pittsburgh Homewood Ages 4-7

    ProjectArt Pittsburgh Homewood Ages 4-7
    CLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, United States

    ProjectArt’s free classes run from September – May. Materials are provided for all students ages 4-7; 8-12, or 13-18. Local, professional artists teach classes aligned with the National Arts Education Association standards and are informed by the teaching artist’s creative practice. ProjectArt classes are fun, imaginative and cultivate a love of learning. Enrollment is ongoing … Continued

  • A child plays jenga in the library.

    Kids Choice

    Kids Choice
    CLP – West End 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Choose 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.

  • A teen writes a caption for the picture they've taken with an instant camera.

    Teen Time: Jade Snow Wong-Inspired Ceramics

    Teen Time
    CLP – Brookline 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    This Teen Time program will help teens learn the history of and significance of ceramics in AANHPI culture, focusing on the work of Chinese American ceramicist Jade Snow Wong, while also learning how to make pottery with air-dry clay. This event is part of our AANHPI Heritage Month 2026 programming.  

  • Teen reclining on a couch while wearing headphones and using a laptop.

    Teen Time: Korean Schoolyard Games

    Teen Time
    CLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, United States

    This Teen Time program will give participants a chance to play some popular Korean schoolyard games and learn to appreciate a different culture and values. This event is part of our AANHPI Heritage Month 2026 programming.

  • Mentor helping teen in the library

    Teen Time: Shadow Puppet Dragons

    Teen Time
    CLP – Allegheny 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    This Teen Time program will help teens explore the cultural significance of dragons in various Asian traditions and learn about a form of entertainment that dates back centuries in Chinese culture. Teens will learn about traditional Chinese shadow plays and make their own moveable shadow puppet dragon. This event is part of our AANHPI Heritage … Continued

  • A child plays jenga in the library.

    Kids Choice

    Kids Choice
    CLP – Knoxville 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Choose 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.

  • Serious child, about five, and his classmate sitting by desk and painting decorations.

    Kids Club: Astronaut Kalpana Chawla

    Kids Club
    CLP – South Side 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Kids will learn about astronaut Kalpana Chawla and her legacy as the first woman of Indian descent in space. They will then design their own NASA mission patch, drawing inspiration from their own life and interests to create a unique design. This event is part of our AANHPI Heritage Month 2026 programming.

  • A teenager helps a child, about ten, pour paint for a craft project.

    ProjectArt Pittsburgh Allegheny Ages 4-7

    ProjectArt Pittsburgh Allegheny Ages 4-7
    CLP – Allegheny 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    ProjectArt’s free classes run from September – May. Materials are provided for all students ages 4-7; 8-12, or 13-18. Local, professional artists teach classes aligned with the National Arts Education Association standards and are informed by the teaching artist’s creative practice. ProjectArt classes are fun, imaginative and cultivate a love of learning. Enrollment is ongoing … Continued

  • Two young children prepare dough in the kitchen, hands covered in flour.

    Super Science: Bugs

    Super Science
    CLP – Squirrel Hill 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Kids in K-5th grade will have a chance to learn about bugs through a read aloud and hands-on activities. This program is part of Remake Learning Days 2026.

  • Group of adult friends in conversation

    Let’s Speak English

    Let’s Speak English
    CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Join us to practice your English-speaking skills! You can freely practice with friendly neighbors in this relaxed social group. This program takes place in the North Wing Music Room on the second floor This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners.

  • Book Club

    CLP – Sheraden 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Join us for a lively discussion on Bog Queen by Anna North. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog. and as an eBook and eAudio on Libby.

  • A smiling teenager with headphones around their neck smiles in the teen section.

    Teen Time: AANHPI Poetry

    Teen Time
    CLP – Hazelwood 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    This Teen Time program will help teens gain understanding of the variety of poetic forms that exist across AANHPI cultures and learn about the rules and structures needed to create these poetic forms. Teens will express themselves through poetry during this program. This event is part of our AANHPI Heritage Month 2026 programming.

  • A young child, about two, sits on their caregivers lap during a crowded storytime.

    Storytime: Family Fun

    Storytime: Family Fun
    CLP – Lawrenceville 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    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.

  • A teenager helps a child, about ten, pour paint for a craft project.

    ProjectArt Pittsburgh Allegheny Ages 8-12

    ProjectArt Pittsburgh Allegheny Ages 8-12
    CLP – Allegheny 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    ProjectArt’s free classes run from September – May. Materials are provided for all students ages 4-7; 8-12, or 13-18. Local, professional artists teach classes aligned with the National Arts Education Association standards and are informed by the teaching artist’s creative practice. ProjectArt classes are fun, imaginative and cultivate a love of learning. Enrollment is ongoing … Continued

  • A teenager helps a child, about ten, pour paint for a craft project.

    ProjectArt Pittsburgh Homewood Ages 8-12

    ProjectArt Pittsburgh Homewood Ages 8-12
    CLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, United States

    ProjectArt’s free classes run from September – May. Materials are provided for all students ages 4-7; 8-12, or 13-18. Local, professional artists teach classes aligned with the National Arts Education Association standards and are informed by the teaching artist’s creative practice. ProjectArt classes are fun, imaginative and cultivate a love of learning. Enrollment is ongoing … Continued

  • A group of teenagers lounging around the teenspace, one playing with a ukulele and small amp.

    Teen Time

    Teen Time
    CLP – South Side 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    If you’re into hands-on projects, epic games, music, books and just chilling out, join us for Teen Time. For teens in grades 6-12.

  • Toddlers and caregivers sit on floor for storytime

    Canceled Storytime: Pajama Storytime

    Storytime: Pajama Storytime
    CLP – Carrick 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh

    Cuddle 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.

  • An overhead view of hands beading a friendship bracelet.

    Bria Petite presents Expressions Through Form: A Journey of Self-Expression in Jewelry Making

    Featured
    CLP – Hill District 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, United States

    In this hands-on workshop, participants will create meaningful pieces using polymer clay and beads—translating emotion, identity, and personal stories into wearable art. We’ll explore color, shape, texture, and symbolism as tools for creative reflection, while learning foundational techniques in polymer clay design. Whether you’re new to jewelry making or looking to deepen your creative practice, … Continued

    Free

  • We Learn: Memoir and Creative Writing

    We Learn: Memoir and Creative Writing
    CLP – Squirrel Hill 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Students will engage in writing from prompts and learn about what makes a good memoir. They will also have the opportunity to read famous memoirs from published authors. Students will be prompted to write a narrative story and get in class feedback from fellow students. Could be a novel, a script, or work of non-fiction. … Continued

  • Babies and toddlers play with a spread of toys on the library floor.

    Playdate at the Library

    Playdate at the Library
    CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    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

  • Cookbook Club

    CLP – Brookline 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Join 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 Food Lab by J. Kenji López-Alt. This title is available for checkout on our Catalog, as an eBook on Libby and as an … Continued