Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
2026-02-05 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, 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.

Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
2026-02-05 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-02-05 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Carrick, 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, 15210
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.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-02-05 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-02-05 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures “Made Local” – Ed Simon
2026-02-04 19:00 - 20:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland) Lecture Hall, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Register to attend IN-PERSON or ONLINE.

A devilishly fascinating tour of the Faustian bargain through the ages, from brimstone to blues and beyond . . .

From ancient times to the modern world, the idea of the Faustian bargain—the exchange of one’s soul in return for untold riches and power—has exerted a magnetic pull upon our collective imaginations.
Scholar Ed Simon takes us on a historical tour of the Faustian bargain, from the Bible to blues, and illustrates how the impulse to sacrifice our principles in exchange for power is present in all kinds of social ills, from colonialism to nuclear warfare, from social media to climate change to AI, and beyond. In doing so, Simon conveys just how much the Faustian bargain shows us about power and evil . . . and ourselves.
Ed Simon is Lecturer in English at Carnegie Mellon University where he focuses on the Public Humanities and he edits The Pittsburgh Review of Books. A widely published author, his work has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Paris Review, and The Washington Post, among dozens of others. He is the author of over a dozen books, including Pandemonium: A Visual History of Pittsburgh, An Alternative History of Pittsburgh, and Devil’s Contract: The History of the Faustian Bargain, named one of the “Best Books of 2024” by The New Yorker.

Playdate at the Library
2026-02-04 18:30 - 19:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, 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.

Book Club
2026-02-04 18:30 - 19:30 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on Beartooth by Callan Wink.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, and also as an eBook on Hoopla

Main Zine Collective: Romantic Tropes
2026-02-04 18:00 - 19:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
We invite you to get creative in designing your zine based on a monthly theme, chat with other zinesters and have your page added to our monthly CLP zine. We’ll provide supplies, refreshments and occasionally host a how-to session with zine experts. This program takes place in the Oversized Books Room on the 2nd floor.

What We See: Collaging Reflections through Photos and Illustration
2026-02-04 18:00 - 19:30 | CLP – Knoxville, 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15210, United States
Celebrate Black History Month with former CLP Artist in Residence Bria Petite in What We See, a community-based workshop, that invites participants to reflect on identity, memory, and shared experiences through the art of collage and illustration. Using personal photos, found imagery to cut out, and expressive drawing, we’ll explore how to piece together visual stories that reflect both individual and collective truths.

This program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.

Let's Speak English
2026-02-04 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, 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.

Book Club
2026-02-04 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on Combee by Edda Fields-Black.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, and as an eAudio on Hoopla.

This program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.

Storytime: Pajama Storytime
2026-02-04 18:00 - 18:30 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, 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.

ProjectArt Pittsburgh Homewood Ages 8-12
2026-02-04 17:30 - 18:30 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States
ProjectArt’s free classes run from September – May. Materials are provided for all students ages 4-7; 8-12, or 13-18. Local, professional artists teach classes aligned with the National Arts Education Association standards and are informed by the teaching artist’s creative practice. ProjectArt classes are fun, imaginative and cultivate a love of learning.
Enrollment is ongoing throughout the year. Registration is required in advance, and space is limited.
Sign up today to attend free weekly classes at CLP-Allegheny or CLP-Homewood. Learn more and register for classes here – https://afterschoolhq.com/projectartpittsburgh

ProjectArt Pittsburgh Allegheny Ages 8-12
2026-02-04 17:30 - 18:30 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Teen Choice
2026-02-04 17:30 - 18:30 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, 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.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-02-04 17:30 - 18:00 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States

Library Lounge: Coffee and Conversation
2026-02-04 17:00 - 18:00 | CLP – Sheraden, 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15204, United States
Join us for a fun and engaging social program!

Let's Speak English
2026-02-04 17:00 - 18:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join us to practice your English-speaking skills! You can freely practice with friendly neighbors in this relaxed social group. This program takes place in the North Wing Music Room on the second floor

This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners.

Kids Club
2026-02-04 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, 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.

ProjectArt Pittsburgh Allegheny Ages 4-7
2026-02-04 16:15 - 17:15 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Kids Club - Langston Hughes Collages
2026-02-04 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, 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 power of words and honoring the lasting impact of Hughes. For kids in grades K-5.

This program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.

ProjectArt Pittsburgh Homewood Ages 4-7
2026-02-04 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States

Kids Choice
2026-02-04 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Knoxville, 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15210, 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.

Teen Choice
2026-02-04 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Kids Club: Langston Hughes Collages
2026-02-04 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, United States

Teen Time
2026-02-04 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, 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.

Teen Choice
2026-02-04 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Carrick, 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, 15210

Teen Choice
2026-02-04 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, United States

LDA of PA Presents Early Literacy Tutoring
2026-02-04 15:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, 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 reading, spelling, and handwriting in fun, interactive, and multisensory ways. The curriculum includes sight words, sound mastery, letter formation, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, reading comprehension, the alphabetic principle, and more.
Students that need reading support at specific grade levels can join fun and interactive classes:
At CLP – Hill District we offer tutoring on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-5 PM.
At CLP – Brookline we offer tutoring Tuesday and Fridays 3-5 PM.
Students will be expected to attend 2 sessions per week at their chosen library to make significant progress in their literacy skills. Registration is required. Once a student has registered, LDA of PA will respond via email or phone to enroll the student in the appropriate class. Register your student here.
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