Create and Connect
2026-07-25 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | CLP – Carrick, 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, 15210
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.

Trying Together presents Transition to Kindergarten: Supporting Children and Families in Building School Readiness
2026-07-25 14:00 - 15:30 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States
Build the skills children & families need to have a strong transition to Kindergarten. For parents/caregivers of children birth-age 5 with emphasis on supporting children ages 3, 4, and 5 & their families.

Playdate at the Library
2026-07-26 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.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-07-26 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 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.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-07-26 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States

Music @ Main: Percussion Jam
2026-07-26 13:00 - 14:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Come get in the groove! Share beats, build rhythms, and improvise as a group during a session of collective creativity and good vibes led by a professional drummer. No drumming or musical knowledge required. All ages and abilities welcome.
This program takes place in the South Wing Reading Room on the 2nd floor.

Zine Hangout
2026-07-26 13:00 - 14:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Calling all zine and book-makers! It’s time to get together, share stories, build community, and make a zine! This workshop will allow you to work on your zine page, comic, or art book while chatting with other creators. We will have staplers, trimmers, drawing supplies, paper, adhesives, scissors, scraps, scanners, photocopies and more to support your work. We hope to also include how-to’s with some cool folks from the zine scene. This program will take place in the Oversized Books Room on the 2nd floor of Main Library, and is geared toward adults.

Book Club
2026-07-26 14:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on True Biz by Sara Nović.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog and as an eBook and eAudio on Libby.
This event is part of our Disability Pride Month 2026 programming.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-07-27 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States

Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
2026-07-27 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, 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: Family Fun
2026-07-27 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-07-27 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States

Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
2026-07-27 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, United States

Digital Skills
2026-07-27 11:00 - 12:00 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, United States
Learn the basics of Word, the word processing software from Microsoft, which is one of the most commonly used tools for writing and editing documents. We will review the CIPA and NCIPA legislation and how the library uses filtering to keep minors safe online.

Teen Time
2026-07-27 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Sheraden, 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15204, 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.

Allegheny County Office of the Public Defender presents Public Defender Q&A
2026-07-27 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States
Our Q&A sessions are for groups who want more general information about the work of the public defender’s office, basic court procedure, how a criminal case progresses through the legal system, general inquiries regarding incarceration, and any other general criminal legal topic that the Allegheny County Office of the Public Defender works on every day.

Accessible Poster Design
2026-07-27 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Sheraden, 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15204, United States
During this program, teens will learn how visual design can be more accessible to people with visual and cognitive impairments and disabilities. Teens will design an accessible poster following basic accessibility guidelines for people with visual and cognitive impairment and disabilities. The event is part of our Disability Pride 2026 programming.

WORKshop: Career Ready
2026-07-27 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.

Storytime: Pajama Storytime
2026-07-27 17:30 - 18:00 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, 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.

Job and Career - Interviewing 101
2026-07-27 18:00 - 19:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Master the art of interviewing! Learn the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in job interviews and land your dream job. This class takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the second floor of CLP-Main Library.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-07-27 18:30 - 19:00 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, United States

Let's Speak English
2026-07-27 18:30 - 19:30 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, 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: Family Fun
2026-07-28 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Knoxville, 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15210, United States

Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
2026-07-28 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States

Storytime: Preschool Pals
2026-07-28 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
2026-07-28 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-07-28 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Trying Together presents Transition to Kindergarten: Supporting Children and Families in Building School Readiness
2026-07-28 11:00 - 12:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

Digital Skills: Gadget Lab
2026-07-28 12:00 - 13:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, 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 Computers
2026-07-28 12:30 - 13:30 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Learn the basics of using a computer, starting with the mouse and keyboard, as well as resources to practice and continue your digital skills journey. We will review the CIPA and NCIPA legislation and how the library uses filtering to keep minors safe online.
