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  • A diverse group of five adults, each with an open book, sit together.

    Silent Reading Party

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

    Help us celebrate adult winter reading and treat your s(h)elf to a book-lover’s party where you’re encouraged to read, discuss what you’ve read, and enjoy refreshments.

  • Logo for "We Learn" and the tagline "We help. We guide. We Learn."

    We Learn: Social Psychology

    We Learn: Social Psychology
    CLP – Squirrel Hill 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Social influence, social cognition, group dynamics, and social relationships. Key areas of study include understanding concepts such as conformity, obedience, attitudes and persuasion, prejudice and stereotypes, and the factors that drive aggression, attraction, and prosocial behavior (helping others). We can learn how to analyze our own and others’ behaviors, recognize the role of social situations … Continued

  • Romance Book Club

    CLP – Carrick 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh
    Hybrid Event

    Join us for a lively discussion on Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle. Title selections will include romance novels with a variety of tropes and subgenres. 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 program is part of … Continued

    Free
  • A toddler plays with a busy board which has gadgets like gears, cords, and handles.

    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.

  • A child, about three, holds a balloon while watching a storytime presentation.

    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.

  • Three small children look through a basket of shaker eggs the librarian offers them.

    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.

  • Parents and caregivers dance with small children during 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.

  • A caregiver sits with a baby in a sunhat during an outdoor 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.

  • Baby and caregiver playing with scarves.

    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.

  • A person shares a document with another during a meeting.

    Career Counseling with JFCS

    Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS)
    CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Career counselors from Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) will be at Main Library to give their expert guidance and provide personal attention every step of the way. Whether you are seeking employment or a career change, they will help you to explore your options, define your objectives and develop the strategy and tools required … Continued

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

    Storytime: Preschool Pals

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

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

    Digital Skills: Android Device Basics

    CLP – Hill District 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, United States

    Learn how to get the most out of your smartphone or tablet using Android, Google’s popular operating system used by most device manufacturers besides Apple. We will review the CIPA and NCIPA legislation and how the library uses filtering to keep minors safe online.

    Free
  • A caregiver sits with a baby in a sunhat during an outdoor 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.

  • A smiling teen reads in the TeenSpace.

    Teen Choice

    Teen Choice
    CLP – Hill District 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 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

  • Teens conducting an interview with microphone at CLP - East Liberty

    Teen Choice

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

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

    Kids Choice

    Kids Choice
    CLP – Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, 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 elementary school students build a contraption.

    Squonk presents Squonk’s Rube Goldberg Workshop

    Featured
    CLP – Carrick 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh

    Unleash Your Creativity with Rube Goldberg Machines and Squonk! Join Squonkers Lex Vogelsberg and Mia Taylor for an exciting workshop where science meets art! Kids aged 6-13 will dive into the world of Rube Goldberg Machines, learning how to harness the flow of energy, using everyday objects, to create quirky, complex contraptions with chain reactions. Don’t miss out on this chance to build, … Continued

  • Colorful beads on a string are held up by a child.

    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.

  • Teenager typing on a desktop keyboard

    Teen Time: Black Inventors and Innovators STEM Challenge

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

    This Teen Time program will help teen participants explore the contributions of African American inventors. Teens will be given an assortment of items and use computational thinking to complete basic engineering projects inspired by African American engineers and inventors: marble maze, bridge, free building, and paper chain. This program is part of our Black History … Continued

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

    Kids Club: Langston Hughes Collages

    CLP – Hill District 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, United States

    Langston Hughes, known as the “King of Letters,” was a celebrated African American poet, playwright, and social activist. A Party for Langston, by Jason Reynolds, highlights the power of community and the importance of individual expression, which will encourage children to explore their own creativity. The book’s illustrations weave letters into the artwork, emphasizing the … Continued

  • Arts Workshop with the Carnegie Museum of Art Youth Art Studio

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

    Teen artists from the Carnegie Museum of Art’s Youth Art Studio will lead this workshop featuring their work inspired by the Black Photojournalism Exhibit. Teens can learn from peers how art can communicate powerful stories and how to tap into their own creative voice using mediums like photography, collage and bookmaking. Free for teens grades … Continued

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

    Teen Choice

    Teen Choice
    CLP – Mt. Washington 315 Grandview 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

  • Two children at table smiling as they draw in pencil

    Kids Club: Ida B. Wells-Barnett

    Kids Club
    CLP – Beechview 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Ida B. Wells was an African American journalist, an educator, a feminist and an anti-lynching civil rights leader. Through her journalism, she fought tirelessly for equal rights for women and Black Americans until her death in 1931. In this program, kids will learn about Wells’ impact and get their own chance to change their community … Continued

  • Stock photo of a teenager dancing with their eyes closed.

    Teen Time: Zine Making Workshop Voices of Change

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

    This Teen Time program will help teens to remember the importance of Black History and the trailblazers that made progress possible through a fun and creative outlet. This activity is meant to make teens feel connected to history and learn more about figures that they might not be knowledgeable of. They can create a booklet … Continued

  • CMU presents STEM Club

    CMU presents STEM Club
    CLP – Hazelwood 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Do you like to solve problems? Are you interested in learning about how things work? Are you a creative person with a love for science? Join us for STEM Club! This program consists of interactive and engaging presentations on engineering topics paired with hands-on activities geared towards teens.

  • A diverse group of five adults, each with an open book, sit together.

    Silent Reading Party

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

    Help us celebrate adult winter reading and treat your s(h)elf to a book-lover’s party where you’re encouraged to read, discuss what you’ve read, and enjoy refreshments.

  • 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.

  • Picture book held up for storytime participants.

    Storytime: Pajama Storytime

    Storytime: Pajama Storytime
    CLP – Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    Cuddle 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.

  • Book Club

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

    Join us for a lively discussion on Deacon King Kong by James McBride. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog. This event is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.

  • A caregiver holds their young child, about four, among other children during an outdoor storytime.

    Storytime: Family Fun

    Storytime: Family Fun
    CLP – Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP) 4724 Baum Boulevard, 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.

  • Book Club

    CLP – Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
    Hybrid Event

    Join us for a lively discussion on James by Percival Everett. 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 program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.

    Free
  • A toddler wearing bright blue glasses holds a ball in the air.

    Playdate at the Library

    Playdate at the Library
    CLP – Lawrenceville 279 Fisk 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.

  • A toddler plays with a stacking toy.

    Playdate at the Library

    Playdate at the Library
    CLP – Mt. Washington 315 Grandview 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.

  • Group of adults sitting in a circle in conversation

    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.

  • 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. 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

  • Teen Time: Zine Making Workshop Voices of Change

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

    This Teen Time program will help teens to remember the importance of Black History and the trailblazers that made progress possible through a fun and creative outlet. This activity is meant to make teens feel connected to history and learn more about figures that they might not be knowledgeable of. They can create a booklet … Continued

  • Rear view of an adult child and elderly parent sitting together at home.

    Dementia360 presents Living Better with Dementia Workshop

    CLP – Hill District 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, United States

    Join us for a free community program offered by Dementia360, a Presbyterian SeniorCare Network Program, intended for caregivers and anyone interested in the topic. This workshop provides attendees with valuable information to help them learn more about dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, receive guidance on how to care for a loved one who has dementia, and … Continued

  • 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.

  • Babies and their caregivers 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.

  • 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 … Continued

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

  • Logo for "We Learn" and the tagline "We help. We guide. We Learn."

    We Learn: Deep Listening: Music Appreciation through Analysis & Reflection

    We Learn: Deep Listening: Music Appreciation through Analysis & Reflection
    CLP – Mt. Washington 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    This 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

  • 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 … 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 … Continued

  • An adult in a dark rose tutu helps young dancers, around four, into their ballet flats in a dance studio.

    Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre presents Ballet 101

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

    Ballet 101 is a beginning ballet class teaching ballet fundamentals. Join us and begin your ballerina journey at your neighborhood library!

  • Genealogy family history theme with old family photos and documents.

    Community Scan Day

    CLP – Downtown 612 Smithfield 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. Appointments … Continued

  • Black and white photo of Sala Udin with text reading" The Price of Resistance Documentary Tour

    The Price of Resistance: Sala Udin, American Agitator Screening and Q & A

    Featured
    CLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, United States

    The Price of Resistance follows Sala Udin’s fearless activism, chronicling his battles with injustice, FBI surveillance, and unwavering leadership in the civil rights movement and beyond. Q & A with the filmmakers to follow screening. This program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.

  • Three smiling elementary school students play drums in music class.

    Squonk presents Musical Sounds Workshop

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

    “Musical Sounds” is a lively workshop where young minds will learn the joy of musical expression! Through rhythmic games, instrument building and sound connection, you’ll experience making music led by Squonk’s Bassist “T-Funk” Tony Thomas and Technical Performer Mia Taylor.  Join us and see, music is everywhere!

  • Two professional colleagues working together with laptop and papers in office.

    Job and Career: Transferrable Skills

    CLP – Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
    Hybrid Event

    Learn how to navigate career transitions more effectively by recognizing the value of your existing skills and how they can be transferred to new roles or environments.

    Free

  • Book Club

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

    Join us for a lively book discussion of The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog.

  • Black watercolor paint and illustrations on white paper.

    Create and Connect: Watercolors

    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.

  • Two children craft a model volcano.

    Constantly Creating presents STEAM Lesson Plan: Exploring STEAM Through the Arts: Integrating Music, Dance, Theater, and Visual Arts

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    CLP – Beechview 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

    “Exploring STEAM Through the Arts” offers participants a hands-on experience integrating music, dance, theater, and visual arts. Discover creative approaches to learning science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics in a fun engaging workshop.

  • Finding Deep Roots presents Genealogy Workshop

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

    Our 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

  • Close-up of a monarch butterfly resting on the center of a yellow daffodil.

    Allegheny Land Trust presents Nature Nearby: Gardening with Native Plants

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

    This program explores the benefits to utilizing native plants in your landscape. Learn what native plants attract butterflies, bees, birds and other native wildlife. This program will take place in the Quiet Reading Room on the 1st floor of Main Library.

  • An elementary school age child and teacher admire the experiment of a glittery substance in a mason jar.

    Super Science

    Super Science
    CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 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.

  • Colorful selection of stacked books

    Book Sale Preview Party

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

    Be the first to shop CLP’s Book Sale at the Preview Party! Enjoy early access, light refreshments and special auction items.