Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Let's Speak English!
2026-09-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, 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.

Share Your Stories: Then and Now
2026-09-25 12:00 - 13:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Connect with neighbors by sharing photos, memorabilia, and stories of a different monthly theme.

Little Artists
2026-09-25 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, United States
Little 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.

We Learn: Japanese Study
2026-09-25 10:30 - 12:00 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Enjoy 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 is designed to be interactive and fun. The agenda can vary based on the interests of the students.

10:30 – 11:00 (Writing)
11:00 – 12:00 (Conversation)

We Learn groups are volunteer-facilitated peer learning groups.

Friday Edition Book Club
2026-09-25 10:30 - 11:30 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez. 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 and also as an eBook and as an eAudio on Hoopla.
This event is part of our Latin and Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 programming.

Create and Connect: Needlecrafts and Fiber Arts
2026-09-25 10:30 - 11:30 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States
Join us for needlecrafting and fiber art 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.

Playdate at the Library
2026-09-25 10:30 - 11:30 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, 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.

Little Artists
2026-09-25 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Children 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.

Library Lounge: Coffee Hour
2026-09-25 10:00 - 11:00 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join us for a fun and engaging social program!

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-09-25 10:00 - 10:30 | CLP – Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP), 4724 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, 15213, 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
2026-09-24 18:30 - 19:30 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on The Lost Story of Eva Fuentes by Chanel Cleeton.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, and as an eBook and eAudio on Libby.
This event is part of our Latin and Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 programming.

Book Club
2026-09-24 18:30 - 19:30 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on Solito, a Memoir by Javier Zamora.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog and as an eBook and eAudio on Libby.
This event is part of our Latin and Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 programming.

Storytime: Pajama Storytime
2026-09-24 18:30 - 19:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, 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.

Storytime: Pajama Storytime
2026-09-24 18:30 - 19:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

Meditation with a Monk
2026-09-24 18:00 - 19:30 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, 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.

Family & Local History Book Club
2026-09-24 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on Hill Women by Cassie Chambers. This program takes place virtual on Microsoft Teams and in-person in the Family & Local History Department (3rd floor).

This title is available for checkout in our Catalog.

Job and Career: Online Job Searching
2026-09-24 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Set up a plan for your online job search! Learn about major job search websites and gain insight into the online application process.

University of Pittsburgh Writing Center presents Community Writing Center
2026-09-24 17:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States
Tutors from the Pitt Writing Center are available to support your writing projects: from resumes to novels, emails to essays, and everything in between. No appointment necessary; drop-ins welcome!

Kids Choice
2026-09-24 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, 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.

Kids Club
2026-09-24 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, 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.

Kids Choice
2026-09-24 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Kids Club
2026-09-24 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States

Teen Time
2026-09-24 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States
If you’re into hands-on projects, epic games, music, books and just chilling out, join us for Teen Time. For teens in grades 6-12.

Kids Club
2026-09-24 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States

Teen Choice
2026-09-24 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, 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 what you choose, the location’s Teen Specialists will be there to support everyone! For teens in grades 6-12.

Teen Time
2026-09-24 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Knoxville, 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15210, United States

Kids Choice
2026-09-24 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Teen Choice
2026-09-24 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States

Digital Skills: Gadget Lab
2026-09-24 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, 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.

Kids Choice
2026-09-24 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
