Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Community Scan Day
2026-09-23 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, 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.

Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse presents Windchime Workshop
2026-09-23 11:00 - 12:00 | CLP – Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP), 4724 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, 15213, United States
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. Please check LAMP’s Events page for more information or to register.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-09-23 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Sheraden, 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15204, 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
2026-09-23 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States

Library Lounge: Coffee and Conversation
2026-09-23 10:00 - 11:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join us for a fun and engaging social program!

Test event
2026-09-23 08:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
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Catch-22
Joseph Heller

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Catch-22
Joseph Heller

It is set in the closing months of World War II, in an American bomber squadron on a small island off Italy. Its hero is a bombardier named Yossarian, who is frantic and furious because thousands of people he hasn’t even met keep trying to kill him. (He has decided to live forever even if he has to die in the attempt.)

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Book Club
2026-09-22 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on The Witches of El Paso by Luis Jaramillo. 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 on Libby.
This event is part of our Latin and Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 programming.

ProjectArt Pittsburgh Allegheny Ages 4-7
2026-09-22 17:30 - 18:30 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
ProjectArt’s free classes run from September – May. Materials are provided for all students ages 4-18; 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

Storytime: Pajama Storytime
2026-09-22 17:30 - 18:00 | CLP – Sheraden, 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15204, 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.

Create and Connect: Knit and Crochet
2026-09-22 17:00 - 19:00 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States
Join us for knitting and crocheting 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.

ProjectArt Pittsburgh Homewood Ages 13-18
2026-09-22 17:00 - 18:00 | 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

Kids Club
2026-09-22 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, 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 Club
2026-09-22 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Carrick, 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, 15210

Teen Choice
2026-09-22 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, 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.

Super Science
2026-09-22 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, 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.

Teen Time
2026-09-22 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, 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
2026-09-22 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States

Storytime: Preschool Pals
2026-09-22 16:00 - 16:30 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, 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.

Teen Choice
2026-09-22 15:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

Tactile Tuesday
2026-09-22 14:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP), 4724 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, 15213, United States
Experience embossed, Swell Form, and 3-D printed items, and explore ideas and interests on the topic of tactile accessibility in an open discussion. We will also learn about the tools and software used to produce tactile objects.

Digital Skills: Gadget Lab
2026-09-22 12:30 - 13:30 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, 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.

Digital Skills - Getting Started with the Internet
2026-09-22 12:30 - 13:30 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States
Learn the basics of staying safe and secure while using the internet for everyday activities like browsing websites, checking your email, or making purchases. We will review the CIPA and NCIPA legislation and how the library uses filtering to keep minors safe online.

Business Plan Essentials: Industry Analysis
2026-09-22 12:00 - 13:30 | 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

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
