Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh: Poetry Slam
2026-09-17 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join us for a night of poetry and spoken word! We invite you to come and read your work and to learn more about the Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh call for art and how to submit your work. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is excited to celebrate this collaborative partnership with Carnegie Museums, Pitt, August Wilson African American Cultural Center, the Children’s Museum and 1Hood Media. Registration encouraged. The sign-up sheet for reading will be present 15 minutes before and available during the program for anyone who would like to participate.

Little Artists
2026-09-18 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, 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.

Little Artists
2026-09-18 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States

Little Artists
2026-09-18 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Children learn and grow through art! Little Artists is a sensory experience for young children and their caregivers and a time to explore colors, shapes, textures, and materials. To encourage open experimentation and self-expression, this program focuses on the process of creation rather than the finished product.

Little Artists
2026-09-18 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

We Learn: Japanese Study
2026-09-18 10:30 - 12:00 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Enjoy learning the basics of the Japanese language and culture from a certified, native Japanese instructor. We will learn greetings, etiquette and manners, survival phrases for traveling to Japan, visiting interesting tourist locations, and ordering food and shopping. We will also learn reading and writing – Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, Emoji, Anime and Manga. Each session is designed to be interactive and fun. The agenda can vary based on the interests of the students.

10:30 – 11:00 (Writing)
11:00 – 12:00 (Conversation)

We Learn groups are volunteer-facilitated peer learning groups.

Storytime: Preschool Pals
2026-09-18 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, 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.

Let's Speak English!
2026-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, 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.

PCSI presents Record Review
2026-09-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Allegheny County Law Library (ACLL), 414 Grant Street City/County Building, Room 921, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States
Pittsburgh Community Services Incorporated (PCSI) delivers free, confidential Pennsylvania criminal record review sessions to help residents identify options for record expungement, sealing, and pardon applications This program helps those affected by the criminal justice system.

Pittsburgh Science Workshop presents School's Out Science Workshop!
2026-09-18 13:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Explore all branches of science hands-on with exciting and creative projects! Meet live animals, synthesize a weird gel, invent with motors and magnets. Enjoy our favorite projects for all ages.

Teen Tabletop Time
2026-09-18 13:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Learn some new tabletop games from the game experts at Games Unlimited! For teens in grades 6-12.

Teen Choice
2026-09-18 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, 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.

Let's Read English
2026-09-19 10:00 - 11:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join us to practice your English-reading skills! We will read and discuss a short story together. The story for this month is “Names/Nombres” by Julia Alvarez.

This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners.
This event is part of our Latin and Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 programming.

Library Lounge: Tabletop Gaming
2026-09-19 10:00 - 17:00 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, 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.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-09-19 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, 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.

Little Artists
2026-09-19 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-09-19 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

We Learn: Korean Class – Advanced
2026-09-19 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: September 12, 19, 26 October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14 in Classroom A.

We Learn: Korean Class – Intermediate
2026-09-19 12:00 - 12:45 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

Puzzle Swap
2026-09-19 12:00 - 14:00 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States
Do you have completed puzzles taking up space that you would like to swap for fresh, new puzzles to solve? Join us for an afternoon of puzzle-related activities and a puzzle swap! Donate your gently used puzzles and pick up a new puzzle to get working on. This program will take place in the lower-level meeting room. Activities and puzzle donations will begin at 12:00PM, puzzles will be released for selection starting at 1:00PM. If you would like to donate your puzzles before the day of the program, feel free to drop them off, and let us know they are for the Puzzle Swap.

Library Lounge: Tabletop Gaming
2026-09-19 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
2026-09-19 12:45 - 13:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

Pittsburgh Alexander Technique presents Move Smarter, Feel Better: Everyday Self Care
2026-09-19 13:00 - 14:00 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, United States
Do your everyday movements cause neck, back, or joint pain? In this class, we’ll explore simple activities—standing, sitting, bending, and walking—to build awareness of habits and reduce unnecessary strain. Discover how ideas from Alexander Technique can bring greater ease, comfort, and joy to your daily life.

The PEAL Center presents Collaboration on School Teams in Ways that Make a Difference
2026-09-19 13:00 - 14:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Further develop communication skills to be heard and understood in school settings
Further develop teamwork skills in order to create positive change for ALL students in school settings

Books on Broadway Book Club
2026-09-19 13:00 - 14:00 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on Anita De Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, as an eBook and eAudio on Libby, and as an eBook and eAudio on Hoopla.
This event is part of our Latin and Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 programming.

Animal Friends Therapet Visit
2026-09-19 13:00 - 14:00 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States
Come by the location to visit with a certified Therapet! These pets have undergone special training to provide comfort and affection, and are certified through Animal Friends’ Therapets program. All ages are welcome.

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Using R Programming Part 7
2026-09-19 13:00 - 14:00 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
This We Learn group is facilitated by Yong Myoung. I’m currently articulating my research in machine learning by using Python and R as tools. We’ll have a common platform which we can discuss: case example including data sets; beside that we’ll follow online learning platform, Data Science: Machine Learning, before we meet up. We’ll use various examples from my resources.
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: September 12, September 19, September 26, and October 3.

Register for this We Learn Group here.
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Community Scan Day
2026-09-19 13:00 - 16:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States
Scan your old photographs, documents, slides, and more for free at Community Scan Day! Staff will teach you how to use a portable scanner to digitize your items at CLP locations. If you’d like to donate digital copies to the CLP Digital Community Collection, a staff member will walk you through the donation process.
Appointments are 40 minutes long, with a limit of 10 items. You must bring your own storage for your scans, such as a flash drive or portable hard drive.

Acceptable items (no larger than 8.5” x 11.7”) include:

Print photographs
Hand-written and typed documents
Negatives and slides

Book your time slot with this link.

The Huldra Quartet presents Music by Florence Price
2026-09-19 14:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States
This program features a lecture recital on Florence Price’s “Five Folksongs in Counterpoint” by the Huldra Quartet. This warm yet intricate piece blends American folk songs and Black spirituals with complex counterpoint. The program will include a discussion of the life and works of 20th-century African American composer, Florence Price, a description of how the folk songs and spirituals are interwoven throughout each movement, and a performance.

Let's Speak English
2026-09-19 14:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
