Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Playdate at the Library
2026-02-11 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Cookbook Club
2026-02-11 18:30 - 19:30 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, United States
Join us for a new cookbook club with the Library! At select CLP locations, we will talk cookbooks, share stories and cultures and explore all things culinary. This month will feature Cooking with Mushrooms by Andrea Gentl.

We Learn: Social Psychology
2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Social influence, social cognition, group dynamics, and social relationships. Key areas of study include understanding concepts such as conformity, obedience, attitudes and persuasion, prejudice and stereotypes, and the factors that drive aggression, attraction, and prosocial behavior (helping others). We can learn how to analyze our own and others’ behaviors, recognize the role of social situations in shaping actions, and understand how broader societal concerns are impacted by social psychological processes.
Register for We Learn: Social Psychology here.
Please note: By clicking on the registration link for this We Learn group, you will be leaving a Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-managed website. CLP is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external registration platforms.

What We See: Collaging Reflections through Photos and Illustration
2026-02-11 18:00 - 19:30 | CLP – Sheraden, 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15204, 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.

Genealogy Resources on HistoricPittsburgh.org
2026-02-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Learn how to research your Pittsburgh ancestors from home! Join us to learn how to use HistoricPittsburgh.org. Registration is required for this virtual event.

Pittsburgh Water presents Meet Your Watershed
2026-02-11 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, United States
Join us as we use a hands-on model to learn about our watershed, sewer systems, and stormwater and discover easy things you can do to protect our rivers! Recommended for kids in grades K-5.

Teen Time: Black Stories Trivia
2026-02-11 17:30 - 18:30 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States
Black Stories Trivia is a casual or competitive trivia game with questions that are specifically themed around stories, media, and art produced by Black creators and artists. This Teen Time program will help teens know the vast array of Black voices that exist and express themselves through a variety of different mediums and styles.
This program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.

ProjectArt Pittsburgh Homewood Ages 8-12
2026-02-11 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
2026-02-11 17:30 - 18:30 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-02-11 17:30 - 18:00 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, 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.

Teen Time
2026-02-11 17:00 - 18:00 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, 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.

Let's Speak English
2026-02-11 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 Choice
2026-02-11 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, 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.

ProjectArt Pittsburgh Allegheny Ages 4-7
2026-02-11 16:15 - 17:15 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Kids Club: Ida B. Wells-Barnett
2026-02-11 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States
Ida B. Wells was an African American journalist, an educator, a feminist and an anti-lynching civil rights leader. Through her journalism, she fought tirelessly for equal rights for women and Black Americans until her death in 1931. In this program, kids will learn about Wells’ impact and get their own chance to change their community through creating newspapers of their own. For kids in grades K-5.

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

Kids Club: Ernie Barnes
2026-02-11 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Knoxville, 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15210, United States
Kids will create a painting inspired by the artist Ernie Barnes. Ernie Barnes was an NFL star who followed his dreams and became one of the most influential visual artists of his generation. For kids in grades K-5.

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

Teen Time: Alma Woodsy Thomas
2026-02-11 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States
This Teen Time program will help teens learn about trailblazer Alma Woodsey Thomas and her powerful form of abstract painting. Teens will be encouraged to take inspiration from their own experiences, environment, and feelings to create a painting using a similar art style.
This program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.

ProjectArt Pittsburgh Homewood Ages 4-7
2026-02-11 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States

Kids Choice
2026-02-11 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States

Teen Time
2026-02-11 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Kids Choice
2026-02-11 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, United States

Teen Choice
2026-02-11 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, 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
2026-02-11 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, United States

LDA of PA Presents Early Literacy Tutoring
2026-02-11 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.
Please note: By clicking on the registration link, you will be leaving a Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-managed website. CLP is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external registration platforms.

Business Tools to Enhance Your Job Search
2026-02-11 15:00 - 16:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Use CLP’s free business resources to take your job search to the next level. Identify niche jobs by utilizing industry codes, find sustainable industries using employer credit ratings, and have an answer ready for that dreaded salary question. This hybrid class takes place online or in the Job & Career Education Center on the second floor of CLP-Main.

Teen Time
2026-02-11 15:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

Book Club
2026-02-11 15:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on Night Wherever We Go by Tracey Rose Peyton.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, as an eBook on Libby and also as an eBook and eAudio on Hoopla.
This program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.

Book Club
2026-02-11 14:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Sheraden, 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15204, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on The Intuitionist by Colson Whitehead.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, as an eBook on Libby and as an eAudio on Hoopla.
This program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.

Three Rivers Readers Book Club
2026-02-11 12:00 - 13:00 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on The Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward Abbey. Title selections will include genre books including memoirs, plays, poetry, photobooks, and novels. 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, as an eBook on Libby, and as an eBook and eAudio on Hoopla.

Library Lounge: Movie Matinee - The Color Purple
2026-02-11 11:00 - 13:30 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, United States
Join us for a movie screening of The Color Purple.
