Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-08-30 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, 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.

Music @ Main: Percussion Jam
2026-08-30 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
2026-08-30 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.

Well, Actually... Favorite Pittsburgh Myths Debunked
2026-08-30 14:00 - 15:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
This program takes the “well, actually…” opportunity to debunk popular Pittsburgh myths and urban legends. Expect surprising facts, the truth about ghost stories, and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh institutional lore. Which stories will survive their exposure to research based evidence?
This program will be held at CLP-Main in the Third Floor Conference Room.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-08-31 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-08-31 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-08-31 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States

Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
2026-08-31 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.

University of Pittsburgh Office of Admissions and Financial Aid presents Beyond High School: College Admissions and Choosing Your Path
2026-08-31 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Learn how to prepare for college while in high school, build a strong college list, and navigate the college admissions with guidance from the University of Pittsburgh’s admissions team.

Job and Career: Career Ready Jumpstart
2026-08-31 16:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join us for a 3 hour session where we will go over a the best tips and tricks for resumes, cover letters, interviews, and other job search needs.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-08-31 18:30 - 19:00 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, United States

Digital Skills: Library Downloading and Streaming Basics
2026-09-01 00:30 - 13:30 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Learn how to search for, borrow, read, listen to, or watch library items using downloading and streaming services you can access with your library card. We will review the CIPA and NCIPA legislation and how the library uses filtering to keep minors safe online.

Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
2026-09-01 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-09-01 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Knoxville, 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15210, United States

Storytime: Preschool Pals
2026-09-01 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
2026-09-01 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-09-01 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Tuesday Deluxe Edition Book Club
2026-09-01 12:00 - 13:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, and also as an eBook and eAudio on Libby.

Introduction to Business and Financial Research
2026-09-01 12:00 - 13:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join us as we explore the data and methods used for business & financial research. In this session, we cover historical research, online sources for free data, and the use of CLP’s databases. If you are planning a business, studying corporate histories, or need to find old stock quotes for tax purposes, we have you covered!

Teen Choice
2026-09-01 15:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, 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.

Kids Club
2026-09-01 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Sheraden, 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15204, 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.

Storytime: Preschool Pals
2026-09-01 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.

Teen Choice
2026-09-01 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 Club
2026-09-01 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States

Storytime: Pajama Storytime
2026-09-01 16:30 - 17:00 | 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.

Teen Time
2026-09-01 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States

Kids Choice
2026-09-01 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.

Citizens Science Lab presents Tasty Emulsions
2026-09-01 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, United States
No one ever said that chemistry had to be boring. What happens in your oven is just as much a chemical reaction as what happens in a test tube. Students will see what it takes to be a food scientist churning buttering and making ice cream! In this module, students will learn about Emulsion while making delicious treats. This educational program will explore the theme of Chemistry and more specifically focuses on Food Science. For grades K-5

Allegheny County Office of the Public Defender presents Public Defender Q&A
2026-09-01 17:00 - 18:00 | CLP – Sheraden, 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15204, 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.

ProjectArt Pittsburgh Homewood Ages 13-18
2026-09-01 17:00 - 18:00 | 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
