Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Business Plan Essentials: Industry Analysis
2026-09-22 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Creating a business plan is essential for any entrepreneur or business owner. In this class, you will learn how to locate industry data and apply it to the essential sections of a business plan. This program takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor.

Scams, Fraud and Identity Theft Series - Local Scams: What’s Happening Here
2026-09-22 12:00 - 13:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
This multi-session series — led by Cyndie Carioli from the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office and Phillip Little from the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office — equips participants to identify, prevent, and respond to scams and identity theft through expert instruction, real-world examples, and interactive lessons. These sessions will take place in the South Wing Reading Room on the 2nd floor of Main Library.
Topics Include:
September 8: Red Flags: Spotting Scams & Fraud
September 22: Local Scams: What’s Happening Here
October 6: Identity Theft 101
October 27: Imposter Scams: Key Tactics & How to Stay Safe
November 10: Test Your Scam IQ + Take‑Home Resources

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-09-22 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, 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.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-09-22 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States

Storytime: Preschool Pals
2026-09-22 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, 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. Held in the nonfiction room in the children’s department.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-09-22 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Knoxville, 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15210, United States

Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
2026-09-22 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, 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.

Super Science
2026-09-21 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, 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.

University of Pittsburgh Writing Center presents Community Writing Center
2026-09-21 17:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, 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!

WORKshop: Career Ready
2026-09-21 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
We are here to help you with getting a resume started, placing the finishing touches on a cover letter, or providing tips on interviewing. This program takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor at the Main Library.

Teen Time
2026-09-21 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, 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.

The Clemente Museum presents Roberto Clemente Inspiring Change
2026-09-21 13:00 - 13:45 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Come learn how Pittsburgh Pirates star Roberto Clemente has inspired young people from his native Puerto Rico and around the world!

Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
2026-09-21 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-09-21 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-09-21 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States

Animal Friends Therapet Visit
2026-09-20 14:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States
Come by the location to visit with a certified Therapet! These pets have undergone special training to provide comfort and affection, and are certified through Animal Friends’ Therapets program. All ages are welcome.

Book Club: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
2026-09-20 14:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, as an eBook and eAudio on Libby, and as an eBook and eAudio on Hoopla.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-09-20 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

Playdate at the Library
2026-09-20 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, 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.

Let's Speak English
2026-09-19 15:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, 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

Create and Connect: Crafternoon - Black Out Poetry
2026-09-19 14:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
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. This program will take place in the First Floor Graphic Novels Room.

Intermediate Genealogy
2026-09-19 14:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join Family & Local History staff for an intermediate approach to conducting genealogical research, including case studies. This program is best suited for individuals who are familiar with genealogical databases like Family Search and Ancestry and have taken courses similar to Beginning Genealogy. The in-person program takes place in the Family & Local History Department (3rd Floor).

Kids Club
2026-09-19 14:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, 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.

Let's Speak English
2026-09-19 14:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, 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.

The Huldra Quartet presents Music by Florence Price
2026-09-19 14:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States
This program features a lecture recital on Florence Price’s “Five Folksongs in Counterpoint” by the Huldra Quartet. This warm yet intricate piece blends American folk songs and Black spirituals with complex counterpoint. The program will include a discussion of the life and works of 20th-century African American composer, Florence Price, a description of how the folk songs and spirituals are interwoven throughout each movement, and a performance.

Community Scan Day
2026-09-19 13:00 - 16:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, 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 are 40 minutes long, with a limit of 10 items. You must bring your own storage for your scans, such as a flash drive or portable hard drive.

Acceptable items (no larger than 8.5” x 11.7”) include:

Print photographs
Hand-written and typed documents
Negatives and slides

Book your time slot with this link.

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Using R Programming Part 7
2026-09-19 13:00 - 14:00 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
This We Learn group is facilitated by Yong Myoung. I’m currently articulating my research in machine learning by using Python and R as tools. We’ll have a common platform which we can discuss: case example including data sets; beside that we’ll follow online learning platform, Data Science: Machine Learning, before we meet up. We’ll use various examples from my resources.
We Learn groups are volunteer-facilitated peer learning groups. We Learn Groups meet in person but use a hybrid model with online learning materials. This group meets on Saturdays: September 12, September 19, September 26, and October 3.

Register for this We Learn Group here.
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Animal Friends Therapet Visit
2026-09-19 13:00 - 14:00 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States

Books on Broadway Book Club
2026-09-19 13:00 - 14:00 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on Anita De Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez.
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 Latin and Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 programming.

The PEAL Center presents Collaboration on School Teams in Ways that Make a Difference
2026-09-19 13:00 - 14:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Further develop communication skills to be heard and understood in school settings
Further develop teamwork skills in order to create positive change for ALL students in school settings
