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  • A volunteer holding a clipboard welcomes someone carrying a brown paper bag.

    Job and Career: Interviewing 101

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

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

    Free
  • Two elementary school age children are building a project together at their public library.

    Kids Club

    Kids Club
    CLP – Woods Run 1201 Woods Run 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.

  • A tween smiles at friends during a library program.

    Teen Choice

    Teen Choice
    CLP – Knoxville 400 Brownsville Rd, 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

  • Four teens huddle together to discuss a trivia answer during a library program.

    Teen Time

    Teen Time
    CLP – Mt. Washington 315 Grandview Avenue, 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.

  • Elementary school children build 3D models using recycled materials during class.

    Kids Choice

    Kids Choice
    CLP – Hazelwood 5006 Second 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.

  • 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

  • A couple and their baby look through a family photo album together.

    Preserve Your Family Collections

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

    Preserve your past! Join our preservation team to learn how to care for family photos, letters, books and more. This hybrid program will take place in person in the Family & Local History Department (3rd floor) and online on Teams.

    Free
  • 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.

  • An audience of young adults listen to a presentation by an unseen speaker in a library.

    Local Author Marianne Novy presents Adoption Memoirs: Inside Stories

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

    Local author Marianne Novy will discuss her book, Adoption Memoirs: Inside Stories, which compares and contrasts 45 published memoirs by adoptees, adoptive parents, and birth mothers. Cases she discusses are mostly from 21st century adoptions in the United States, both same-race and transracial.

  • Author Adriana Ramirez next to cover of her book, The Violence

    Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures “Made Local” – Adriana Ramírez

    CLP – Main (Oakland) Lecture Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Register to attend IN-PERSON or ONLINE. A powerful chronicle of Colombia’s descent into decades of civil war through the lens of an intimate, multi-generational tale of upheaval and betrayal. When presumed president-elect Jorge Eliécer Gaitán, champion of the working class and harbinger of a new era of progressive social change, is assassinated on the eve … Continued

  • Close up image on children using different colours in art class, shallow depth of field

    Little Artists

    Little Artists
    CLP – Lawrenceville 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Children 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

  • Artists' paintbrushes of various sizes, bristle ends up, in cups.

    Little Artists

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

    Little Artists is a sensory experience for experimenting and exploring colors, shapes, textures, and materials. Exploration can get messy, so dress accordingly. For children birth to 5 years and their caregivers.

  • A group of children, between three and five, listen to a storytime presentation.

    Storytime: Preschool Pals

    Storytime: Preschool Pals
    CLP – Mt. Washington 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Preschoolers 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.

  • We Learn: Survival Japanese (Tourist to Beginner Level)

    We Learn: Survival Japanese (Tourist to Beginner Level)
    CLP – Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Enjoy learning the basics of the Japanese language and culture from a certified, native Japanese instructor. We will learn greetings, etiquette and manners, survival phrases for traveling to Japan, visiting interesting tourist locations, and ordering food and shopping. We will also learn reading and writing – Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, Emoji, Anime and Manga. Each session … Continued

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

    Let’s Speak English!

    Let’s Speak English!
    CLP – Downtown 612 Smithfield 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.             

  • Three college-aged students have a friendly study session in the library.

    Let’s Read English!

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

    Join us to practice your English-reading skills! We will read and discuss a the short story “Hello, My Name Is _____” by Jason Kim. This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners.  This event is part of our AANHPI Heritage Month 2026 programming.

  • 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

  • Child, about seven, watching experiments with colored liquids outside.

    Super Science: Weather

    Super Science
    CLP – Allegheny 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Kids in K-5th grade will have a chance to learn about weather through a read aloud and hands-on activities.

  • Three elementary school students working on small robotic projects in science lab.

    Kids Club

    Kids Club
    CLP – Lawrenceville 279 Fisk Street, 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.

  • Group of people sitting on a seminar. They have their hand raised.

    Homewood Library A Hidden Jewel: Celebrating 116 Years of Greatness

    CLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, United States

    Spend an evening at our library. Enjoy light refreshments, live music, learn about the history of our library, take a library tour, learn about the upcoming renovation, and contribute via silent auction. Hosted by the Friends of Homewood Library. Purchase tickets at Dorsey Records, online at https://friendsofhomewood.eventbrite.com, or from a Friends of the Homewood Library … Continued

  • Toddlers playing with scarfs in storytime

    Storytime: Family Fun

    Storytime: Family Fun
    CLP – Squirrel Hill 5801 Forbes 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.

  • A caregiver and young child, about two, play with scarves during storytime.

    Storytime: Family Fun

    Storytime: Family Fun
    CLP – West End 47 Wabash St, 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 small children play with scarves during storytime with their caregivers.

    Storytime: Family Fun

    Storytime: Family Fun
    CLP – Woods Run 1201 Woods Run 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.

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

    Storytime: Family Fun

    Storytime: Family Fun
    CLP – East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield 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.

  • Nonfiction Book Club

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

    Join us for a lively discussion on What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, and also as an eBook and eAudio on Libby. This event is part of our AANHPI Heritage Month 2026 programming.

  • Artists' paintbrushes of various sizes, bristle ends up, in cups.

    Canceled Little Artists

    Little Artists
    CLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, United States

    Little Artists is a sensory experience for experimenting and exploring colors, shapes, textures, and materials. Exploration can get messy, so dress accordingly. For children birth to 5 years and their caregivers.

  • We Learn: Korean Class – Advanced Level

    We Learn: Korean Class – Advanced Level
    CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    This 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 (textbook … Continued

  • Caregivers hold young children on their laps during a puppet show.

    Storytime: Family Fun

    Storytime: Family Fun
    CLP – Beechview 1910 Broadway 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.

  • Young smiling girl dancing

    Postponed Grammy Sue presents Grammy Sue Sings!

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

    Grammy Sue plays guitar and sings songs for children six and under. The songs range from nursery rhymes through modern children’s songs. Shows combine a concert, sing-along, and get-up-and-dance party!

  • A senior adult pets a golden retriever.

    Animal Friends Therapet Visit

    Animal Friends Therapet Visit
    CLP – Mt. Washington 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Come 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/

  • 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 – Lawrenceville 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 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. Carnegie … Continued

  • Close-up of a person doing crochet.

    Create and Connect: Fiber Arts

    Create and Connect: Fiber Arts
    CLP – Mt. Washington 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Join us for knitting, crocheting, and other needle crafting 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.

  • We Learn: Korean Class – Intermediate Level

    We Learn: Korean Class – Intermediate Level
    CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    This 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 (textbook … Continued

  • We Learn: Korean Class – Beginner Level

    We Learn: Korean Class – Beginner Level
    CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    This 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 (textbook … Continued

  • A person wearing headphones looks at their phone with a laptop open in front of them.

    Digital Skills: Gadget Lab

    Digital Skills: Gadget Lab
    CLP – Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Drop 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.

  • A medium shot of a multiracial group of adults in a book club.

    Canceled United Black Book Clubs of Pittsburgh presents Storytelling

    CLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, United States

    Special guest storytellers and the community are invited to share their stories and experiences. The audience will decide who was the most descriptive storyteller. Everyone gets a prize. Light refreshments will be served.

  • Book Club

    CLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, United States

    Join us for a lively discussion on Feeding Ghosts by Tessa Hulls. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog. and as an eBook on Libby. This event is part of our AANHPI Heritage Month 2026 programming.

  • An adult shows their phone screen to another person, pointing out a specific feature.

    Canceled Digital Skills: Gadget Lab

    Digital Skills: Gadget Lab
    CLP – Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Drop 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.  

  • Two children look out of frame during a library program.

    Kids Club

    Kids Club
    CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 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.

  • Teen wearing glasses and smiling at laptop screen

    Next Steps 101: Study Hall

    CLP – Lawrenceville 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Do you have SAT, ACT, or AP exams coming up? Bring your study materials and work alongside peers at this dedicated study session. Snacks will be provided, and library staff will be available to show you how to access CLP’s free online test prep and college admission resources. Teens are encouraged, but not required, to bring a laptop. For teens in grades 9-12.

  • Librarian leads children in storytime

    Storytime: Family Fun

    Storytime: Family Fun
    CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes 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.

  • Excited toddler playing with blocks

    Playdate at the Library

    Playdate at the Library
    CLP – Allegheny 1230 Federal Street, 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.

  • Unidentifiable couple drinking coffee while having a walk on a sunny day.

    Coffee + Connect

    Coffee + Connect
    CLP – Allegheny 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Join us to enjoy some coffee and snacks and meet a representative from a local community organization to learn more about their services.

  • Close-up of a large pair of headphones resting on top of a synthesizer.

    Music @ Main: Gadget Playground

    Music @ Main: Gadget Playground
    CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Join us each month for an event focused on electronic music production, featuring guest speakers, demonstrations and instruments on display. Afterwards, explore what’s available in our Musical Instrument Lending Library. This program takes place in the North Wing Music Room on the 2nd floor.

  • Closeup image of many people writing on blank notebook together on wooden table

    Pittsburgh Writers’ Studio

    Pittsburgh Writer’s Studio
    CLP – Squirrel Hill 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Let’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!