Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Quiet Reading Party: Summer Reading
2026-07-11 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States
Ready to do some Summer Reading? Join us for a calm and quiet reading day. Our space will have sensory-friendly lighting and a selection of refreshments as well as book related crafts, such as bookmark making. Come to chat about recent reading or just to enjoy the space.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-07-11 15:30 - 16:00, 2026-07-14 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Knoxville, 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15210, 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.

Playdate at the Library
2026-07-12 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
2026-07-12 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

Music @ Main: Jazz Vinyl Listening Session from Our Pittsburgh Collection
2026-07-12 13:00 - 14:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Enjoy choice cuts from the deep legacy of Pittsburgh jazz recordings.
This program takes place in the North Wing Music Room.

Create and Connect
2026-07-12 14:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, 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.

Research Riff-Off: Coming to Pittsburgh
2026-07-12 14:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Bring your questions about researching immigrant ancestors in Western PA and share what you’ve learned with other researchers with similar questions. Librarians will lead discussion, but this session is for researchers to help each other with suggestions and tips. This program takes place in the Family & Local History Department (3rd floor).

Quiet Reading Party: Summer Reading
2026-07-12 14:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Ready to do some Summer 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.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-07-13 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States

Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
2026-07-13 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.

Creative Citizen Studios Art Workshop
2026-07-13 10:30 - 12:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
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
2026-07-13 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-07-13 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States

Grammy Sue presents Grammy Sue Sings!
2026-07-13 11:30 - 12:00 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States
Join us for songs, dancing, and more with musical guest Grammy Sue! For kids birth – age 6.

Davis Consulting Solutions Presents Community2Work: One-on-One Appointments
2026-07-13 12:00 - 14:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
This is a one-on-one appointment with a Community2Work professional designed to assist those who are looking for assistance with resume preparation, professional development, business etiquette, job matching, and interview coaching services. These appointments will take place in Reference Study Room 1 on the second floor of CLP-Main Library.
Call 412-622-3114 to book an appointment. If you are prompted to record a voicemail, leave your full name and number, request a callback from Christi.

Teen Time: DIY Sensory Boards
2026-07-13 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Sheraden, 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15204, 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.

WORKshop: Career Ready
2026-07-13 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.

Book Club
2026-07-13 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on Daredevil Epic Edition: A Touch of Typhoid (issues #253-270) by Ann Nocenti and John Romita Jr.
This title is available as an eBook on Hoopla.
This event is part of our Disability Pride Month 2026 programming.

Job and Career - Trade Career Paths
2026-07-13 18:00 - 19:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
The U.S. has a large skilled labor shortage right now which is expected to grow over the next decade. Many trade career paths have salaries above the median wage, without the high cost of a 4-year college degree. We’ll go over some of the various trade industry careers and local education and apprenticeship resources. This class takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the second floor of CLP-Main Library.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-07-13 18:30 - 19:00 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, United States

Storytime: Pajama Storytime
2026-07-13 18:30 - 19:00 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, 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.

Let's Speak English
2026-07-13 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: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
2026-07-14 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States

Storytime: Preschool Pals
2026-07-14 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
2026-07-14 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-07-14 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Digital Skills: Gadget Lab
2026-07-14 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 Microsoft Excel
2026-07-14 12:30 - 13:30 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Learn the basics of Excel, the spreadsheet software from Microsoft, which is one of the most commonly used tools for data analysis and visualization. We will review the CIPA and NCIPA legislation and how the library uses filtering to keep minors safe online.

Digital Skills-Android Device Basics
2026-07-14 14:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Learn how to get the most out of your smartphone or tablet using Android, Google’s popular operating system used by most device manufacturers besides Apple. We will review the CIPA and NCIPA legislation and how the library uses filtering to keep minors safe online.
