Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Teen Tabletop Time
2026-09-18 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Learn some new tabletop games from the game experts at Games Unlimited! For teens in grades 6-12.

Pittsburgh Science Workshop presents School's Out Science Workshop!
2026-09-18 13:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Explore all branches of science hands-on with exciting and creative projects! Meet live animals, synthesize a weird gel, invent with motors and magnets. Enjoy our favorite projects for all ages.

PCSI presents Record Review
2026-09-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Allegheny County Law Library (ACLL), 414 Grant Street City/County Building, Room 921, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States
Pittsburgh Community Services Incorporated (PCSI) delivers free, confidential Pennsylvania criminal record review sessions to help residents identify options for record expungement, sealing, and pardon applications This program helps those affected by the criminal justice system.

Let's Speak English!
2026-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Storytime: Preschool Pals
2026-09-18 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, 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.

We Learn: Japanese Study
2026-09-18 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.

Little Artists
2026-09-18 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, 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.

Little Artists
2026-09-18 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.

Little Artists
2026-09-18 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States

Little Artists
2026-09-18 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States

Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh: Poetry Slam
2026-09-17 18:30 - 19:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join us for a night of poetry and spoken word! We invite you to come and read your work and to learn more about the Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh call for art and how to submit your work. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is excited to celebrate this collaborative partnership with Carnegie Museums, Pitt, August Wilson African American Cultural Center, the Children’s Museum and 1Hood Media. Registration encouraged. The sign-up sheet for reading will be present 15 minutes before and available during the program for anyone who would like to participate.

Storytime: Pajama Storytime
2026-09-17 18:30 - 19:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, 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.

Meditation with a Monk
2026-09-17 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.

Pittsburgh Ready Literacy Workshops: Library 101: Resources that Support Early Learners and Their Adults
2026-09-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Understand the breadth of Library resources and services designed to support children and their adults. Bring questions to learn how the Library can best serve you. This session is presented on Microsoft Teams. Attendees will receive 1 hour of PQAS credit.

Allegheny County Park Rangers present Mr. McSlithers, Eastern Rat Snake
2026-09-17 17:30 - 18:30 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Meet our Educational Animal, an Eastern Black Rat Snake named Mr. McSlithers. Learn about his habitat, diet and everyday life. Get up close to learn about his unique adaptations. For children.

University of Pittsburgh Writing Center presents Community Writing Center
2026-09-17 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 Club
2026-09-17 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, 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
2026-09-17 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, 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
2026-09-17 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

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

Teen Choice
2026-09-17 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, 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
2026-09-17 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, 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 Time
2026-09-17 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States

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

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

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

Rising Reader Celebration
2026-09-17 15:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Come check out our newest Children’s materials – Decodable books! Decodables are a new beginning reader book that focuses on phonics. They give kids the confidence they need to become skilled readers. Celebrate with us, play games, read a decodable and share a book with a Reading Buddy! For grades K-5.

Shhh...It's a Disco!
2026-09-17 15:30 - 17:00 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Join us for a teen-only silent disco, where everyone dances to the music they want to. We will have light snacks and drinks to enjoy while you spend time with friends you missed over the summer. Bring your own headphones and music! We will provide the dance floor and the vibes (and a few pairs of headphones to borrow if needed). For teens in grades 6-12.

Kids Club
2026-09-17 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States

Judicial Independence in Our Constitutional Democracy
2026-09-17 15:00 - 16:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
We invite you to join the Pennsylvania Commission on Judicial Independence for a discussion focused on the role of the judiciary in our constitutional democracy. Our distinguished panel of judges will share their experiences on the bench, discuss the importance of an independent judiciary in sustaining our democracy, and explore what individuals and communities can do to help safeguard judicial independence. The program will conclude with a brief Q&A session. This program will take place in the South Wing Reading Room and will be recorded for future viewing.
