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.
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 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
Flex your creativity and resourcefulness with Creative Reuse! Explore an array of unique reused materials and learn how to create beautiful works of art, craft projects, and anything you can dream up while saving useful materials from the landfill.
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.
Kids in K-5th grade will have a chance to learn about electricity through a read aloud and hands-on activities. This program is part of Remake Learning Days 2026.
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.
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.
Come get in the groove! Share beats, build rhythms, and improvise as a group during a session of collective creativity and good vibes led by a professional drummer. No drumming or musical knowledge required. All ages and abilities welcome. This program takes place in the South Wing Reading Room on the 2nd floor.
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.