Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-04-18 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2026-04-18 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States

Next Steps 101: College Search
2026-04-18 10:30 - 11:30 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States
Are you interested in finding the right school for you, but unsure where to start? This hands-on workshop will show high school students how to research colleges and universities, and how to begin the application process, using CLP’s free online resources. Teens are encouraged, but not required, to bring a laptop. For teens in grades 9-12.

Little Artists
2026-04-18 10:30 - 11:30 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, 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.

We Learn: Korean Class – Advanced Level
2026-04-18 10:30 - 12:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
This is CLP Korean Class. We are happy to have you all in our We Learn group! Please do not hesitate to ask any questions about the group via email: junwonch@andrew.cmu.edu

Advanced class (textbook 5 and 6): 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Intermediate class (textbook 3 and 4): 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
Beginner class (textbook 1 and 2): 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm

We’re excited to continue learning and growing with you all in the upcoming classes!

Please, feel free to join our FB group page for future announcements Pittsburgh Korean Class / 피츠버그 한국어 수업

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: March 14, March 21, March 28 April 4, April 11, April 18, April 25, May 2, and May 9 in Classroom A.

Trying Together presents Transition to Kindergarten: Supporting Children and Families in Building School Readiness
2026-04-18 11:30 - 13:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, 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.

We Learn: Korean Class – Intermediate Level
2026-04-18 12:00 - 12:45 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

Eden’s Farm presents Community Education and Human Trafficking Awareness Training
2026-04-18 12:00 - 13:30 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
We will be bringing access to basic awareness and education regarding signs of exploitations and trafficking as well as aftercare and resources.

Library Lounge: Tabletop Gaming
2026-04-18 12:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States
Join us to meet other game enthusiasts and play tabletop games! We’ll have some games to choose from, or you can bring one to share. Several of our games also have Spanish-language rulebooks available.

We Learn: Korean Class – Beginner Level
2026-04-18 12:45 - 13:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

Music @ Main: How to Write Song Lyrics
2026-04-18 13:00 - 14:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
In this interactive workshop, learn the fundamentals of song lyrics and try your hand at writing. Held in the North Wing Music Room.

Books on Broadway Book Club
2026-04-18 13:00 - 14:00 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog.

Mad Science presents The Science of Football
2026-04-18 13:00 - 14:00 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, United States
What do football players, scientists and ballet dancers have in common? You’ll find out as we explore how science has helped us understand sports and performance. Discover how the body—powered by food, balance, and physics—becomes a high-powered playing machine. Learn about the “sweet spot” in kicks, why certain balls bounce higher, and how electrolytes fuel endurance. Compare football to other sports to see how gravity, forces, and energy transfer shape the game. From lung capacity to why headers strain the brain, this is a deep dive into the science of football! For grades K-5.

Join CLP as we celebrate Pittsburgh hosting the NFL draft.

Share Your Stories: Pittsburgh Baseball Memories
2026-04-18 13:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Connect with other Pittsburgh community members on a different theme each month with the Family & Local History Department. Bring stories, memorabilia, photos, and all things Pittsburgh baseball to this local history show and tell! You’ll have a chance to share stories, learn from others, and find out how you can share your memories with the library online. Program takes place on the 2nd floor in Free to the People.”

We Learn: Word Basics to Advanced
2026-04-18 13:00 - 15:30 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Word Basics: Word menu functions, loading and saving documents, changing font style and size, create a numbered list of data, sort data, copy/cut and paste text, find/replace data, spell check, printing document.
Word Intermediate: Add page borders, import and position pictures, create text boxes, create bulleted lists, create hyperlinks, add page footer, create tables of data, insert special symbols, save document as a PDF.
Word Advanced: Defining and using Mail Merge, track changes and Accept/Reject, using article template with TOC and bibliography, copy pictures and text from another Word document, record and execute a Word macro.
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AIR Workshop
2026-04-18 13:00 - 16:00 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States
Join our artist-in-residence (AIR) Ash Strazzinksi for an art workshop. The Vivian Davidson Hewitt Initiative Artists-In-Residence are excited to host a dynamic series of community workshops across Library locations. Participants of all ages are invited to engage in hands-on creative exploration, share stories, and contribute to a collective artistic experience.

AIR Quilting Workshop: Crazy Quilt Blocks
2026-04-18 13:30 - 16:30 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States
Join Appalachian quiltmaker and storyteller Griffin Nordstrom for a hands-on exploration of quilting at CLP-West End. Griffin’s work explores themes of reuse through craft and reinterpreting history through a contemporary lens, and these workshops invite you to do the same.
Participants will learn about a variety of quilting styles while contributing to a collaborative community quilt. All skill levels are welcome, and you’re free to attend as many or as few sessions as you like. Materials and tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer! Registration is required.

Learn how to make a Crazy Quilt block, a common style of sewing from the Victorian era. Using clothing scraps and irregular pieces, quilts made in this style resemble a tile mosaic.

Let's Speak English
2026-04-18 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.

International Poetry Forum presents Rita Dove
2026-04-18 14:00 - 15:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland) Lecture Hall, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
The International Poetry Forum is pleased to host a reading by Rita Dove, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry (Thomas and Beulah, Carnegie Mellon University Press, 1986) and former Poet Laureate of the United States. One of the most celebrated poets in the country, Dove is the recipient of 29 honorary degrees and many other awards. The poet’s full bio is available here.

This free event is presented in partnership with Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. RSVP here.

Please note: By clicking on the registration link for this program, 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.

Create and Connect - Paper Lanterns
2026-04-18 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 Graphic Novels Room.

Jennifer Solomon Team presents Real Estate 101: Keys to Home Ownership - A Free Community Education Series
2026-04-18 15:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States
Real Estate 101 is a free series that empowers underserved communities to navigate homebuying and ownership confidently, with expert guests, resources, and supportive guidance—no sales, just education.

Let's Speak English
2026-04-18 15:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States

United Black Book Clubs of Pittsburgh presents Lit Into Jazz
2026-04-18 15:00 - 18:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States
Celebrating and featuring jazz and poetry with live music and poetry performances.

Kids Club
2026-04-18 15:30 - 16:30 | 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.

Quiet Reading Party: Books in Bloom
2026-04-19 10:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Ready to Spring into Reading? Why not treat your s(h)elf to a book-lover’s party where you’re encouraged to read and discuss what you’re reading with other bibliophiles! Included is also an assortment of free refreshments to help fuel your reading stamina and ramp up the cozy vibes. This program takes place in North Wing Music Room on the Second Floor.”

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-04-19 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

Playdate at the Library
2026-04-19 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.

Book Club
2026-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on On Air: The Triumph and Tumult of NPR by Steve Oney.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog and as an eBook on Libby.

Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse presents Trophy Remixing!
2026-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Participants will explore trophy-making as an art form! They will use parts from disassembled trophies and other fun materials to make a reclaimed trophy. They will learn about sculpture, reuse and nuts-and-bolts making. The end result will be a trophy that celebrates their own individuality, or a gift for someone special! Whatever you’re excited about winning, we have the materials to make a unique and personalized celebratory memento.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-04-20 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States
