Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-09-16 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | CLP – Sheraden, 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15204, 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.

Smithfield Critics Book Discussion Group
2026-09-16 12:00 - 13:00 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on A Ballad of Love and Glory by Reyna Grande.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog and as an eBook and eAudio on Libby.
This event is part of our Latin and Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 programming.

Community Scan Day
2026-09-16 14:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, 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.

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

Arrayscape Gaming Inc. presents Minecraft Physics Roller Coaster
2026-09-16 15:00 - 16:30 | CLP – Carrick, 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, 15210
Team up to design and build an epic roller coaster that loops back to its starting point while adhering to the exciting principles of physics! Your mission is to create a coaster with a single start and stop point, ensuring it follows real-world physics. Explore the area to find incomplete track sections and integrate them into your final, jaw-dropping creation!

Teen Choice
2026-09-16 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Carrick, 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, 15210

Teen Choice
2026-09-16 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

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

Kids Choice
2026-09-16 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Knoxville, 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15210, United States
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.

Super Science
2026-09-16 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States
Get curious! At Super Science, kids in K-5th grade will have a chance to get excited about a science topic. A read aloud is paired with hands-on, high quality STEM activities promoting scientific inquiry and wonder about science. For kids in grades K-5.

Kids Club
2026-09-16 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, 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.

Super Science
2026-09-16 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

ProjectArt Pittsburgh Homewood Ages 4-7
2026-09-16 16:00 - 17:00 | 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

Rising Reader Celebration
2026-09-16 16:00 - 18:00 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States
Come check out our newest Children’s materials – Decodable books! Decodables are a new beginning reader book that focuses on phonics. They give kids the confidence they need to become skilled readers. Celebrate with us, play games, read a decodable and share a book with a Reading Buddy! For grades K-5.

ProjectArt Pittsburgh Allegheny Ages 4-7
2026-09-16 16:15 - 17:15 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Pittsburgh Water presents Meet Your Watershed
2026-09-16 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, United States
Join us as we use a hands-on model to learn about our watershed, sewer systems, and stormwater and discover easy things you can do to protect our rivers!
Recommended for kids in grades K-5.

Kids Club
2026-09-16 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States

Let's Speak English
2026-09-16 17:00 - 18:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join us to practice your English-speaking skills! You can freely practice with friendly neighbors in this relaxed social group. This program takes place in the North Wing Music Room on the second floor
This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners.

Naturalist Char Ross presents Animal Skull Mysteries
2026-09-16 17:00 - 18:15 | CLP – Sheraden, 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15204, United States
Educator Char Ross presents engaging explorations of Pennsylvania wildlife, designed to spark curiosity and hope. Programs empower audiences with interpretive skills through hands-on investigation, fostering meaningful connection with nature. For grades K-5

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-09-16 17:30 - 18:00 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States

Teen Choice
2026-09-16 17:30 - 18:30 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States

Business and Nonprofit Networking
2026-09-16 17:30 - 18:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Grow your network, connect with other Pittsburgh nonprofits and small businesses, and learn about CLP’s business and nonprofit resources. This monthly drop-in event takes place in the South Wing Reading Room on the second floor of CLP-Main.

ProjectArt Pittsburgh Allegheny Ages 8-12
2026-09-16 17:30 - 18:30 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

ProjectArt Pittsburgh Homewood Ages 8-12
2026-09-16 17:30 - 18:30 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States

Pride and Joy Book Club
2026-09-16 17:30 - 18:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
All are welcome to join us for Pride and Joy Book Club, a Book Club focused on reading LGBTQ+ titles. This month, join us for a lively discussion on Marsha by Tourmaline. 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 also as an eAudio on Libby.

Let's Speak English
2026-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, 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.

Create and Connect
2026-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, 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.

Animal Friends Therapet Visit
2026-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Carrick, 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, 15210
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.

Job and Career: Build Your Best Resume and Cover Letter
2026-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States
Learn about what you should include in your resume and cover letter to showcase your skills and experience, and grab an employer’s attention!

Library Lounge: Coloring and Drawing
2026-09-16 18:00 - 19:30 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join us to draw and color together in a fun and engaging social program!
