Book Club
Join us for a lively discussion on The Laughter by Sonora Jha. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, and also as an eBook and eAudio on Hoopla. This event is part of our AANHPI Heritage Month 2026 programming.
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CLP – Lawrenceville 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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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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Little Artists
CLP – Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLittle 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.
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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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We Learn: Survival Japanese (Tourist to Beginner Level)
CLP – Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesEnjoy 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
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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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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. 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
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A Novel Evening
FeaturedCLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for Pittsburgh’s most bookish dinner and the opportunity to support Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh! Mix, mingle and dine after dark with some of the brightest literary stars of the 2026 PGH Book Fest in our historic Oakland library. Each dinner table will feature one author from the festival line-up, and guests will receive … Continued
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PGH Book Fest
FeaturedCLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesPaging all book lovers! Pgh Book Fest is back on Saturday, May 30 with events starting at 10 a.m. at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main in Oakland. The Festival is FREE and brings together readers of all ages for a day of author talks, poetry readings, workshops, local booksellers, literary exhibitors and vendors, and … Continued
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We Learn: Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Using Python and R Programming
CLP – East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis We Learn group is facilitated by Yong Myoung. I’m currently articulating my research in machine learning by using Python and R as tools. We’ll have a common platform which we can discuss: case example including data sets; beside that we’ll follow online learning platform, Data Science: Machine Learning, before we meet up. We’ll use … Continued
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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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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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Little Artists
CLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, United StatesLittle 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.
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AIR Quilting Workshop: Open Studio Sew-a-Thon!
FeaturedCLP – West End 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin 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
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Storytime: Pajama Storytime
CLP – Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCuddle 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.
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AIR Workshop: Book Binding with Unique Materials
CLP – South Side 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Ash Strazzinski at the South Side Branch for a hands-on book making workshop. In this bookbinding workshop, participants will create a one-of-a-kind book by binding unique materials. The books can then be used as the artist sees fit: a sketchbook, a journal, photo album, or simply a … Continued
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Book Club
CLP – Knoxville 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a lively book discussion of The Secret Life of Violet Grant by Beatriz Williams. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, as an eBook and eAudio on Libby and on eAudio on Hoopla.
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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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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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Zine Hangout
CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCalling all zine and book-makers! It’s time to get together, share stories, build community, and make a zine! This workshop will allow you to work on your zine page, comic, or art book while chatting with other creators. We will have staplers, trimmers, drawing supplies, paper, adhesives, scissors, scraps, scanners, photocopies and more to support … Continued
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Storytime: Family Fun
CLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 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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Creative Citizen Studios Art Workshop
CLP – Carrick 1811 Brownsville Road, PittsburghThis interactive arts program is designed for adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities (caregivers welcome). Workshop participants are invited to explore their artistic talents through art history and various art techniques with an art instructor from Creative Citizen Studios. Registration required with limited seats; experience not necessary. Please inform the library and class instructor of … Continued
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Storytime: Family Fun
CLP – Beechview 1910 Broadway 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 – Hazelwood 5006 Second 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: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
CLP – Mt. Washington 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesExplore 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.
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Canceled WORKshop: Career Ready
CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWe 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.
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Canceled Job and Career – Getting Started with LinkedIn
CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHybrid EventLinkedIn is a widely used professional networking platform designed to connect individuals and businesses across various industries. The platform offers a range of features and services aimed at facilitating professional networking, job searching, career development, and business growth. Learn about how to utilize this tool to maximize your job search opportunities! This class takes place … Continued
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Storytime: Family Fun
CLP – Brookline 708 Brookline Boulevard, 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 – Knoxville 400 Brownsville Rd, 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: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
CLP – Lawrenceville 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesExplore 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.
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Storytime: Preschool Pals
CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes 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. Held in the nonfiction room in the children’s department.
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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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Tuesday Deluxe Edition Book Club
CLP – Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a lively discussion on On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog. This event is part of our Pride Month 2026 programming.
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Digital Skills – Getting Started with Computers
CLP – Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLearn the basics of using a computer, starting with the mouse and keyboard, as well as resources to practice and continue your digital skills journey. We will review the CIPA and NCIPA legislation and how the library uses filtering to keep minors safe online.
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Teen Time: Minimalist Pride Jewelry
CLP – Squirrel Hill 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis 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.
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Kids Club: Pride History – Flowers
CLP – Sheraden 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis 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.
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Storytime: Preschool Pals
CLP – Squirrel Hill 5801 Forbes 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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Kids Club: Andy Warhol Pop Art Prints
CLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, United StatesKids 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.
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Teen Choice
CLP – Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Avenue, 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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Summer Reading Kickoff with Phipps Conservatory presents The Buzz About Pollinators and The Frick Pittsburgh Community Mural
FeaturedCLP – Hill District 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, United StatesGet 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
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Kids Choice
CLP – Carrick 1811 Brownsville Road, PittsburghChoose 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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Teen Time: Minimalist Pride Jewelry
CLP – Beechview 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis 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.
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Create and Connect: Knit and Crochet
CLP – South Side 2205 East Carson Street, 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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Storytime: Pajama Storytime
CLP – Beechview 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCuddle 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.
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Storytime: Pajama Storytime
CLP – South Side 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCuddle 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.
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Let’s Speak English
CLP – Allegheny 1230 Federal 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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Three Rivers Waterkeeper presents What’s in Pittsburgh’s Rivers
CLP – East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLearn about your local waterways, how to advocate for clean water, and local riparian ecology. Participants will learn how to spot and report water pollution and what makes our rivers and streams so great!
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Mystery Book Club
CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHybrid EventJoin us for a lively discussion on Hall of Mirrors by John Copenhaver. 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 at … Continued
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Postponed Scams, Fraud and Identity Theft Series – Red Flags: How to Avoid Scams and Fraud
CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHybrid EventThis multi-session series — led by Cyndie Carioli from the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office and Phillip Little from the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office — equips participants to identify, prevent, and respond to scams and identity theft through expert instruction, real-world examples, and interactive lessons. These sessions will take place in the Job & Career … Continued
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Storytime: Pajama Storytime
CLP – East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCuddle 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.
