Library Lounge: Coffee & Conversation
CLP – West End 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a fun and engaging social program!
Join us for a fun and engaging social program!
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.
Join us for a lively discussion on The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, as an eBook and eAudio on Libby and as an eBook and eAudio on Hoopla. This event is part of our Pride Month 2026 programming.
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.
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. Join us and see, music is everywhere!
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
Join 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Children will learn about CLP’s LAMP (Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians) location and how staff makes reading and art accessible for patrons with disabilities. They will also learn about braille and how to create tactile art that those with visual impairments will be able to appreciate. Additionally, they will hopefully gain further understanding of those with disabilities. … Continued
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
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.
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.
Join us for a fun and engaging social program!
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.
Join us for a lively discussion on An Unspeakable Hope by Leon Ford. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, as an eAudio on Libby and as an eAudio on Hoopla. This event is part of our Disability Pride Month 2026 programming.
During this program, teens will create their own sensory board. This program will help teens think about how some people’s feelings, emotions, and physical senses can be different from each other’s, and how we can respect these differences while still honoring our individual selves. The event is part of our Disability Pride 2026 programming.
We Learn: Film Discussion is a free, six-week community class at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh — West End Branch. Each Thursday evening we screen trailers, discuss a feature film, and dig into the themes, craft, and culture behind it. No film background required. Just bring your curiosity. The theme this summer: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey — in theaters July … Continued
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.
Do you have a playground in your neighborhood? Is it accessible and inclusive for people with different abilities? In this Kids Club program, participants will learn about what a disability is and how we can make sure kids of all different abilities can play together in the same space. We will sketch ideas and build equipment and will even have … Continued
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
We Learn: Film Discussion is a free, six-week community class at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh — West End Branch. Each Thursday evening we screen trailers, discuss a feature film, and dig into the themes, craft, and culture behind it. No film background required. Just bring your curiosity. The theme this summer: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey — in theaters July … Continued
Let’s Leap into Action in Attack Theatre’s creative movement workshop! Rooted in curiosity and imagination, this workshop will invite participants to experience the joy and creativity of dance and movement. Recommended for grades K-5
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.
Learn how to extract medicinal properties from herbs and turn them into delicious fermented sodas. This demo-based program is great for anyone interested in diving deeper into fermentation, herbs, and nutrition.
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.
Join 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.
We Learn: Film Discussion is a free, six-week community class at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh — West End Branch. Each Thursday evening we screen trailers, discuss a feature film, and dig into the themes, craft, and culture behind it. No film background required. Just bring your curiosity. The theme this summer: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey — in theaters July … Continued
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
We Learn: Film Discussion is a free, six-week community class at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh — West End Branch. Each Thursday evening we screen trailers, discuss a feature film, and dig into the themes, craft, and culture behind it. No film background required. Just bring your curiosity. The theme this summer: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey — in theaters July … Continued
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.
Build the skills children & families need to have a strong transition to Kindergarten. For parents/caregivers of children birth-age 5 with emphasis on supporting children ages 3, 4, and 5 & their families.
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.
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.
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.
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
We Learn: Film Discussion is a free, six-week community class at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh — West End Branch. Each Thursday evening we screen trailers, discuss a feature film, and dig into the themes, craft, and culture behind it. No film background required. Just bring your curiosity. The theme this summer: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey — in theaters July … Continued
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.
Join us for a fun and engaging social program!
Vision to Learn provides eye exams, glasses, and replacement glasses to kids throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania at no out of pocket cost. An estimated 30,000 kids throughout the Pittsburgh area do not have the glasses they need to see the board, read a book, or participate in class. Appointment required, please contact the branch to schedule. For children … Continued
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.
Join us for a lively discussion on North Woods by Daniel Mason. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog and as an eBook and eAudio on Libby.
We Learn: Film Discussion is a free, six-week community class at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh — West End Branch. Each Thursday evening we screen trailers, discuss a feature film, and dig into the themes, craft, and culture behind it. No film background required. Just bring your curiosity. The theme this summer: Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey — in theaters July … Continued
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.
Gain confidence for job interviews by using the STAR method and storytelling. Practice rounds and feedback equip them to answer common questions professionally and efficiently.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Join 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.
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.
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.
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.