Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Music @ Main: Gadget Playground
2026-07-05 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join us each month for an event focused on electronic music production, featuring guest speakers, demonstrations and instruments on display. Afterwards, explore what’s available in our Musical Instrument Lending Library!
This program takes place in the North Wing Music Room on the 2nd floor.

Pittsburgh Writers' Studio
2026-07-05 14:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Let’s “freewrite” together! Use prompts and questions for reflection to spur writing, then share in a non-judgmental atmosphere. Leave with a new piece of writing you can work on later. Celebrate the joy of creating!

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-07-06 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, 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.

Creative Citizen Studios Art Workshop
2026-07-06 10:30 - 12:00 | CLP – Carrick, 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, 15210
This interactive arts program is designed for adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities (caregivers welcome). Workshop participants are invited to explore their artistic talents through art history and various art techniques with an art instructor from Creative Citizen Studios. Registration required with limited seats; experience not necessary. Please inform the library and class instructor of special accommodations prior to workshop.
Use this link to register with Creative Citizen Studios.
Please note: By clicking on the registration link for Creative Citizen Studios Art Workshop, 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.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-07-06 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States

Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
2026-07-06 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, 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
2026-07-06 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States

WORKshop: Career Ready
2026-07-06 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: Family Fun
2026-07-06 18:30 - 19:00 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-07-07 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Knoxville, 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15210, United States

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

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

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

Introduction to Online and Social Media Marketing
2026-07-07 12:00 - 13:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join us as we take a look at digital marketing. In this program, we will discuss topics such as building a brand identity, discovering your ideal customer, choosing a platform, search engine optimization, and more. This program takes place in the JCEC Room on the 2nd floor of the Main Library.

Tuesday Deluxe Edition Book Club
2026-07-07 12:00 - 13:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on The Country Of the Blind by Andrew Leland.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog.
This event is part of our Disability Pride Month 2026 programming.

Digital Skills: Gadget Lab
2026-07-07 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.

Create and Connect
2026-07-07 15:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, 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.

Starting a Nonprofit 101
2026-07-07 15:00 - 16:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Interested in starting your own nonprofit organization? Learn how to create a business plan for nonprofits and what the legal requirements for start-up are in the U.S. and Pennsylvania. This introductory program will also present alternatives to formal incorporation. This hybrid class takes place online or in the Job & Career Education Center on the second floor of CLP-Main.

Teen Time: DIY Sensory Boards
2026-07-07 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
During this program, teens will create their own sensory board. This program will help teens think about how some people’s feelings, emotions, and physical senses can be different from each other’s, and how we can respect these differences while still honoring our individual selves.
The event is part of our Disability Pride 2026 programming.

Kids Club: Communities
2026-07-07 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Sheraden, 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15204, United States
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, this Kids Club will focus on the power of community, and the role strong communities play in our nation. Kids will explore how change starts locally and learn how being a good neighbor can help create positive change. Children will create a little town by designing a building to add.
This event is part of America250PA programming.

Storytime: Preschool Pals
2026-07-07 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.

Kids Club
2026-07-07 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, 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.

Teen Choice
2026-07-07 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, 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.

Kids Choice
2026-07-07 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Carrick, 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, 15210
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.

Teen Time: Accessible Poster Design
2026-07-07 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, 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.

Create and Connect: Knit and Crochet
2026-07-07 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.

Storytime: Pajama Storytime
2026-07-07 17:30 - 18:00 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, 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.

Storytime: Pajama Storytime
2026-07-07 18:00 - 18:30 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States

Mystery Book Club
2026-07-07 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on Shady Hollow by Juneau Black. This book discussion is a hybrid event. You can join in person in the Director’s Office Conference Room on the first floor, or virtually using the link provided in your registration confirmation email. Some copies of the title will be available at the New & Featured desk on the first floor at CLP-Main.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog and as an eBook and eAudio on Libby.
