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  • Detail of cover of historic Pittsburgh's Out magazine.

    Share Your Stories: LGBTQIA+ Pride with QBurgh

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

    Connect with neighbors by sharing photos, memorabilia, and stories of a different monthly theme.

  • View down an outdoor cement staircase with handrails in a Pittsburgh park.

    Local Authors present City Steps of Pittsburgh: A History & Guide

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

    Laura Zurowski, Charles Succop, and Matthew Jacob present the history of Pittsburgh’s city steps alongside maps and photos that reveal the city’s beauty through its unique public infrastructure. For adults.

  • A senior adult pets a golden retriever.

    Animal Friends Therapet Visit

    Animal Friends Therapet Visit
    CLP – Hazelwood 5006 Second 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/

  • Group of adults sitting in a circle in conversation

    Let’s Speak English

    Let’s Speak English
    CLP – Allegheny 1230 Federal 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.

  • Watercolor paints, brushes and sketches, palette and painting tools

    Create and Connect

    Create and Connect
    CLP – Carrick 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh

    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.

  • Group of adults around a table of books.

    Book Club

    Book Club
    CLP – Knoxville 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Join us for a lively book discussion of The Round House by Louise Erdrich. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, and also as an eBook on Hoopla and as an eAudio on Hoopla.

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

    Kids Club: Andy Warhol Pop Art Prints

    Kids Club
    CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Kids will create colorful pop art prints while learning about the Pop Art Movement in the 1960s and about the LGBTQ+ artist, Andy Warhol. This event is part of our Pride 2026 programming.

  • Two children, about six, smile with pastel face paints on their skin.

    Summer Reading Kickoff with Face Paint Pittsburgh Presents Face Painting

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

    Get ready to dig in, branch out, and GROW at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Summer Reading celebration! This year’s “Grow” theme is all about planting seeds of curiosity, watering your imagination, and watching your love of reading bloom all summer long. Whether you’re growing your knowledge, or growing into a reading superstar, join us for … Continued

  • Fabric being run through a sewing machine.

    AIR Quilting Workshop: Live Quilting + Unveiling of the West End Community Quilt

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

    Join 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

  • Close-up of hands as a person strings beads on a thread.

    Create and Connect: Pride Bracelets

    CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes 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. This program will take place in the Director’s Office Conference Room. This event is part of our Pride 2026 programming.

  • We Learn: Conversational English Empowerment Through Theatre

    We Learn: Conversational English Empowerment Through Theatre
    CLP – East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    We’ll use improvisational theatre, particularly Theatre of the Oppressed, as a rehearsal for practicing English in real-life situations, addressing challenges to speaking the language in new environments. Participants of all languages and theatre backgrounds are welcome in this fun and supportive space. REGISTER HERE. Please note: By clicking on the registration link, you will be … Continued

  • Rear view of casual businesswoman raising her hand to ask the question on education event in a board room.

    Let’s Speak English

    Let’s Speak English
    CLP – Beechview 1910 Broadway 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 group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners.

  • Happy group of high school students work on a group project together.

    Teen Time: Minimalist Pride Jewelry

    Teen Time
    CLP – Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    This program will allow teens to express their identities in a subtle yet impactful way through crafting jewelry meaningful to them. This event is part of our Pride 2026 programming.

  • A young boy plays 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.

  • Caregivers and young children sit on the floor for 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.

  • A teacher and six toddlers pose in front of a mural of flowers and chalk drawings.

    Summer Reading Kickoff with The Frick Pittsburgh presents Community Mural

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

    Get ready to dig in, branch out, and GROW at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Summer Reading celebration! This year’s “Grow” theme is all about planting seeds of curiosity, watering your imagination, and watching your love of reading bloom all summer long. Whether you’re growing your knowledge, or growing into a reading superstar, join us for … Continued

  • Toddlers and caregivers sit on floor for storytime

    Storytime: Family Fun

    Storytime: Family Fun
    CLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 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 sits with a baby in a sunhat during an outdoor storytime.

    Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs

    CLP – East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield Street, 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 and young child clap along to storytime

    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.

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

    Storytime: Family Fun

    Storytime: Family Fun
    CLP – Hazelwood 5006 Second 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 toddler cuddles on a caregivers lap during storytime.

    Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs

    Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
    CLP – Mt. Washington 315 Grandview 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.

  • Pin with red question mark flag stuck in a map

    Teen Time: Mapping Your Own Story

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

    This program will help teens articulate their intersections of identity in a fun, creative way to tell the story of their own life. They will also learn how to construct a map with different natural and architectural elements to highlight the different “environments” of who they are. This event is part of America250PA programming.

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

    WORKshop: Career Ready

    WORKshop: Career Ready
    CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    We 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.

  • Babies and toddlers snuggling with caregivers

    Storytime: Pajama Storytime

    CLP – Allegheny 1230 Federal Street, 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.

  • A book is read to several children and their caregivers

    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 adults having fun chatting about something during a language class.

    Let’s Speak English

    Let’s Speak English
    CLP – Squirrel Hill 5801 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 group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners.

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

    Storytime: Family Fun

    Storytime: Family Fun
    CLP – Knoxville 400 Brownsville Rd, 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 helps a toddler stretch tall during a storytime rhyme.

    Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs

    Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
    CLP – Lawrenceville 279 Fisk Street, 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.

  • Parents and two young children read books together

    Storytime: Preschool Pals

    Storytime: Preschool Pals
    CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes 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. Held in the nonfiction room in the children’s department.

  • Caregivers and young children sit on the floor for 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.

  • Mom and happy baby reading a Best Books for Babies board book

    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.

  • An employee reviews information in a meeting with their colleague.

    Digital Skills: Gadget Lab

    Digital Skills: Gadget Lab
    CLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 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 adults review work on a laptop together in an office setting.

    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.

  • Closeup shot of an unrecognizable person using a cellphone.

    Open Tech Session

    Open Tech Session
    CLP – Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP) 4724 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, United States

    Join us as we explore and review accessibility features of popular apps and websites.

  • Close image of hands typing on the keyboard of a tablet computer.

    Tactile Tuesday

    Tactile Tuesday
    CLP – Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP) 4724 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, United States

    Experience embossed, Swell Form, and 3-D printed items, and explore ideas and interests on the topic of tactile accessibility in an open discussion. We will also learn about the tools and software used to produce tactile objects.

  • A doctor shares their tablet screen with two of their students.

    AARP Pennsylvania presents Medicare 101

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

    Are you eligible to enroll in Medicare, but don’t know where to start? This session will give you an overview of the different parts of Medicare, coverage and costs, and your choices of Medicare plans. This session is a good overview for anyone interested in Medicare and will provide you with resources and tools to … Continued

  • People reviewing work on computer.

    Mission and Money: Starting a Business versus a Nonprofit

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

    This program discusses the differences and similarities between businesses and nonprofits. Participants will learn about how to start each organization, other types of corporations, and what to do if you start as one type but want to change to the other. This hybrid class takes place online or in the Job & Career Education Center … Continued

    Free
  • Two teenagers smile at something on a shared laptop screen.

    Teen Choice

    Teen Choice
    CLP – Squirrel Hill 5801 Forbes Avenue, 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

  • Storytime: Preschool Pals

    Storytime: Preschool Pals
    CLP – Squirrel Hill 5801 Forbes 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.

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

    Super Science

    CLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, United States

    Get 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.

  • Close-up of an array of Legos and building blocks on a tabletop.

    Kids Club

    CLP – East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield 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.

  • Pin with red question mark flag stuck in a map

    Teen Time: Mapping Your Own Story

    Teen Time
    CLP – Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    This program will help teens articulate their intersections of identity in a fun, creative way to tell the story of their own life. They will also learn how to construct a map with different natural and architectural elements to highlight the different “environments” of who they are. This event is part of America250PA programming.

  • Close-up of a teenager leaning over a table as they write.

    Teen Choice

    Teen Choice
    CLP – Beechview 1910 Broadway Avenue, 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

  • Children play with large building blocks in the library.

    Kids Club: Pride History – Flowers

    CLP – Carrick 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh

    This facilitated group learning program will help kids learn about the history of flower symbolism in the LGBTQ+ community. Kids will have an opportunity to make paper versions of some of these flowers or make a bookmark using flower stickers. This event is part of our Pride 2026 programming.

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

    Kids Club: Pride History – Flowers

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

    This facilitated group learning program will help kids learn about the history of flower symbolism in the LGBTQ community. Kids will have an opportunity to make paper versions of some of these flowers or make a bookmark using flower stickers. This event is part of our Pride 2026 programming.

  • Close up on woman's hands knitting

    Create and Connect: Knit and Crochet

    Create and Connect: Knit and Crochet
    CLP – South Side 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Join 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.        

  • Toddlers and caregivers sit on floor for 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.

  • Book Club

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

    Join us for a lively discussion on Chain Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah. 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. This event is part of our Pride Month 2026 programming.

    Free
  • Bronze figure of Justice holding scales

    Postponed Navigating Legal Information: Court Protocols & Library Resources

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

    Representing yourself in court can feel overwhelming. This session is designed to help you prepare by breaking down the daily logistics of the courthouse and connecting you with the support available at the Allegheny County Law Library. We will walk through standard courtroom expectations, like where to go and what actually happens during a hearing, … Continued

    Free