45 events found.
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Kids Choice
CLP – Beechview 1910 Broadway Avenue, 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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Kids Club: Ernie Barnes
CLP – Hazelwood 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesKids will create a painting inspired by the artist Ernie Barnes. Ernie Barnes was an NFL star who followed his dreams and became one of the most influential visual artists of his generation. For kids in grades K-5. This program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.
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Teen Choice
CLP – West End 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin 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
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Teen Summer Activities Fair
CLP – Hazelwood 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAre you on the lookout for a summer job or fun activities to dive into this summer? We’ve got just the thing for you! Come join us at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh — Hazelwood for our awesome, free Teen Summer Activities Fair! You’ll find organizations from in and around Hazelwood ready to share exciting … Continued
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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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Let’s Speak English
CLP – Lawrenceville 279 Fisk 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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Job and Career: Trade Career Paths
CLP – Woods Run 1201 Woods Run 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. In this 1-hour session we’ll go over some of the various trade industry careers and local education … Continued
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Little Artists
CLP – Lawrenceville 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesChildren learn and grow through art! Little Artists is a sensory experience for young children and their caregivers and a time to explore colors, shapes, textures, and materials. To encourage open experimentation and self-expression, this program focuses on the process of creation rather than the finished product. Exploration can get messy, so dress accordingly. For … Continued
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Library Lounge: Coffee and Conversation
CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a fun and engaging social program! This event will take place in the Director’s Office Conference Room
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Canceled Storytime: Preschool Pals
CLP – Mt. Washington 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesPreschoolers and their caregivers will explore books, songs and rhymes to expand the imagination, inspire self-discovery and develop early literacy skills in this 30 minute program. For children ages 3 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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Let’s Read English! – Raymond’s Run
CLP – Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us to practice your English-reading skills! We will read and discuss a short story together. This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners. This program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.
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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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Kids Club: Ernie Barnes
CLP – Lawrenceville 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesKids will create a painting inspired by the artist Ernie Barnes. Ernie Barnes was an NFL star who followed his dreams and became one of the most influential visual artists of his generation. For kids in grades K-5. This program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.
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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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Storytime: Family Fun
CLP – Squirrel Hill 5801 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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Storytime: Family Fun
CLP – West End 47 Wabash St, 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 – 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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Nonfiction Book Club
CLP – Brookline 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a lively discussion on The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin. 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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Animal Friends Therapet Visit
CLP – Mt. Washington 315 Grandview Avenue, 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: 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 – East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield Street, 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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Create and Connect: Knit and Crochet
CLP – Mt. Washington 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for knitting and crocheting 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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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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Library Lounge: Tabletop Gaming
CLP – Lawrenceville 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us to meet other game enthusiasts and play tabletop games! We’ll have some games to choose from, or you can bring one to share. Several of our games also have Spanish-language rulebooks available.
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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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Music at Main: How do Song Royalties Work?
CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLearn how songwriters and musicians earn royalties when their song is played on the radio, streamed online, performed live or used in a movie or video game. In the North Wing Music Room.
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Mad Science presents Detective Science
FeaturedCLP – Hill District 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, United StatesIn Detective Science, children use science to crack a case! The Crime happens just before the Bustertown bakeoff. Mr. Baker’s big, fat, chewy chocolate chip cookie is sabotaged and his recipe is stolen. Analyzing all the evidence is what helps pinpoint the perpetrator. Grades 3-6
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Create and Connect: Recycled Crafting
CLP – Brookline 708 Brookline Boulevard, 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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Planning for Your Animal Companion’s End of Life: How Pet Advanced Directives and Legacy-Work Can Ease Anxiety and Help Your Companion Experience a Good Death
FeaturedCLP – Brookline 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesYou’ve likely heard of advanced directives for humans but have you considered writing one for your pet? Making difficult decisions ahead of time can ease anxiety for caregivers at your companion’s end of life and maximize peaceful time and good memories.
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Finding Deep Roots presents Genealogy Workshop
FeaturedCLP – Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOur genealogy workshop reflects our deep commitment to the community, particularly in the context of researching African American genealogy. We recognize the unique historical and social challenges that individuals of African descent have faced, including the disruption of ancestral connections due to slavery and the struggle to reclaim family narratives. In response, our program seeks … Continued
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United Black Book Clubs of Pittsburgh presents African American Read In: Celebrating James Baldwin’s 100 Year Birthday
CLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, United StatesThe community will choose any literary publication by James Baldwin to read out loud to the listening audience for 3 minutes. The reader will explain the context. Light refreshments will be served.
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Incubator Productions presents The Mobile Cartoon Museum
FeaturedCLP – South Side 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesImmersive self-paced learning space with original art, lesson books, cartooning artifacts, convention table demo, cartooning materials, and a professional cartoonist on-site for critique and guidance. All ages.
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Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse presents Zine Making
FeaturedCLP – Sheraden 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesFlex 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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Book Club
CLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, United StatesJoin us for a lively discussion on Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, and as an eAudio on Hoopla. This program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.
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Storytime: Pajama Storytime
CLP – Knoxville 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCuddle up with 30 minutes of stories, songs and action rhymes that develop early literacy skills in children ages birth to five years. Pajamas optional! For children ages birth to five years and their caregivers.
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Digital Skills
CLP – Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, 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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Preparation Workshop inspired by Octavia Butler’s ‘Parable of the Sower’ led by Jessica Gaynelle Moss
FeaturedCLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, United StatesPreparing a comprehensive emergency kit involves blending insights from both fictional and real-life survival strategies. This workshop draws on Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower alongside various extensive preparation lists to help you create and organize your own emergency supplies and strategies. Inspired by the spirit of Butler’s novel, we acknowledge the survival strategies created … Continued
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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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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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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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Create and Connect
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.
