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  • Two school children, about six, working on a piece of clay together.

    Kids Club

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

    The Library is the place to be! Kids Club programs may include crafts, games, books, technology and more. Meet new friends, hang out with old friends and try something new. For kids in grades K-5.

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

    Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse presents Bookbinding/Journal Making

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

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Award Winners Book Club

    CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
    Hybrid Event

    Join us for a lively discussion on Same Bed Different Dreams by Ed Park. 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 … Continued

    Free
  • A legal pad with hand-written notes resting on top of a laptop keyboard next to open books.

    Local Writer Cal Paule presents Riot! A Science Fiction Workshop – World Building for Times of Change

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

    A creative writing workshop focused on the art of worldbuilding in Science Fiction! We’ll learn about the craft of worldbuilding, constructing unique and immersive worlds within the Sci-Fi genre! Questions we will consider include: How do you manage time in a short story? How do you give your reader a sense of history, place, social … Continued

  • Teens and library staff cut images out of magazines to create buttons.

    Teen Choice: Cricut

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

    Join us for a special Teen Choice where you can explore the Cricuit Labs Kit. Precision-cut intricate designs onto materials like paper, cardstock and vinyl! For teens in grades 6-12.

  • The diverse group listens attentively as a young adult shares.

    Nonprofit Networking

    Nonprofit Networking
    CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Grow your network, connect with other Pittsburgh nonprofits, and learn about CLP’s resources for nonprofits. This monthly drop-in event takes place in the South Wing Reading Room on the second floor of CLP-Main.  

  • Colored pencils in a circle with their tips in the middle

    Create and Connect

    Create and Connect
    CLP – Beechview 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    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.

  • Book Club

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

    Join us for a lively discussion on The Fortunes of Jaded Women: a Novel by Carolyn Huynh. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog. This event is part of our AANHPI Heritage Month 2026 programming.

  • Group of modern immigrant students learning irregular verbs of English Language in an ESL class.

    Let’s Speak English

    Let’s Speak English
    CLP – East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield Street, 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 group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners.

  • A person takes notes during an interview.

    Job and Career: Interviewing 101

    CLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, United States
    Hybrid Event

    Master the art of interviewing! Learn the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in job interviews and land your dream job.

    Free
  • Toddlers sitting with caregivers during storytime.

    Storytime: Pajama Storytime

    Storytime: Pajama Storytime
    CLP – Knoxville 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    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.

  • 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

  • An adult holds an infant on their lap during storytime.

    Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs

    Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
    CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Explore 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.

  • Mother kisses smiling baby in the Library

    Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs

    Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
    CLP – Squirrel Hill 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Explore 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.

  • Parent reads book to child

    Storytime: Family Fun

    Storytime: Family Fun
    CLP – Allegheny 1230 Federal 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.

  • Caregivers and young children sit on the floor for storytime.

    Storytime: Family Fun

    Storytime: Family Fun
    CLP – Carrick 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh

    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.

  • Caregivers and young children sit on the floor for storytime.

    Storytime: Family Fun

    Storytime: Family Fun
    CLP – Brookline 708 Brookline Boulevard, 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.

  • Two young children, about two and four, enjoy a puppet show.

    Storytime: Family Fun

    Storytime: Preschool Pals
    CLP – South Side 2205 East Carson 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.

  • parent and young child clap along to storytime

    Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs

    Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
    CLP – Squirrel Hill 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Explore 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.

  • The diverse group listens attentively as a young adult shares.

    Job and Career: Build Your Best Resume and Cover Letter

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

    Learn about what you should include in your resume and cover letter to showcase your skills and experience, and grab an employer’s attention!

    Free
  • Three teens grouped together, smiling.

    Teen Time: Jade Snow Wong-Inspired Ceramics

    Teen Time
    CLP – East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield Street, 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.  

  • Side view of a child, about ten, programming electric toys and robots at classroom.

    Kids Club: Ruth Asawa Sculptures

    Kids Club
    CLP – Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Ruth Asawa combined her observations of nature with things she learned in hardship to create unique art that inspired many other artists. Children will learn about Asawa’s life and how her experiences with racism and sexism shaped her work as they create their own sculpture inspired by Ruth Asawa’s work. This event is part of … Continued

  • Three teens smile and whisper together.

    Teen Time: Jade Snow Wong-Inspired Ceramics

    Teen Time
    CLP – Hill District 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 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.  

  • A tween smiles at friends during a library program.

    Teen Choice: DSLR Camera Kit

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

    Join us for a special Teen Choice where you can explore the DSLR Camera Labs Kit. Use a high quality DSLR camera to take amazing pictures! For teens in grades 6-12. This program is part of Remake Learning Days 2026.

  • Teens participate in the button-making activity at the 2018 Teen Awards in the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Main Library on Saturday Aug. 11, 2018, in Oakland.

    Teen Choice: Labs Kit Playground

    Teen Choice
    CLP – Mt. Washington 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Join us for a special Teen Choice where you can explore all of the Labs Kits. Make something using the Music Kit, Digital Art Kit, Stop-Motion Kit, Robotics Kit, DSLR Camera Kit, or the Cricuit Kit! For teens in grades 6-12. This program is part of Remake Learning Days 2026.

  • A child plays connect four while another watches in the background, smiling.

    Kids Choice

    Kids Choice
    CLP – Hill District 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 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-up of an array of Legos and building blocks on a tabletop.

    Kids Choice

    Kids Choice
    CLP – Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Avenue, 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.

  • Crop of incognito child, about eight, working on project, hands taking colorful parts. Concept of science engineering.

    Kids Choice

    Kids Choice
    CLP – Beechview 1910 Broadway Avenue, 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.

  • Two school children, about six, working on a piece of clay together.

    Kids Club: Astronaut Kalpana Chawla

    Kids Club
    CLP – Hazelwood 5006 Second Avenue, 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.

  • Three teens crowd around a poster on display in the library, pointing out different aspects to one another.

    Teen Choice

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

    Join us for Teen Choice where you can choose your own creative adventure! Teen Choice is a time to continue working on the activity from the previous week’s Teen Time; explore something new using the supplies and games on hand in the Teenspace; or sharing your passion and teaching other teens about something you love. No matter … Continued

  • Mature senior adult sitting on floor of living room practicing guided meditation at home, with eyes closed and headphones on.

    Meditation with a Monk

    Meditation with a Monk
    CLP – East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Join 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.

  • Librarian holding a stuffed animal for a baby to touch.

    Storytime: Pajama Storytime

    Storytime: Pajama Storytime
    CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    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.