Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Create and Connect: Needlecrafts and Fiber Arts
2026-09-11 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States
Join us for needlecrafting and fiber art 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.

Playdate at the Library
2026-09-11 10:30 - 11:30 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, 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.

Little Artists
2026-09-11 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.

Coffee + Connect
2026-09-11 10:00 - 11:00 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join us to enjoy some coffee and snacks and meet a representative from a local community organization to learn more about their services.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-09-11 10:00 - 10:30 | CLP – Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP), 4724 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, 15213, 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.

WORKshop: Nonprofit
2026-09-10 18:30 - 19:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Find resources for fundraising planning, grant-seeking, proposal writing, and starting a nonprofit. This drop-in program takes place in the Nonprofit Resource Center on the second floor.

Storytime: Pajama Storytime
2026-09-10 18:30 - 19:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, 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.

Meditation with a Monk
2026-09-10 18:00 - 19:30 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Join us for an hour long meditation program that explores techniques for relaxing the body and calming the mind, while also cultivating mindfulness, loving kindness, and equanimity. No equipment or previous experience required. Come as you are. For Adults.

AWAACC Presents Jazz Mini Concert
2026-09-10 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Ready for the International Jazz Festival? Join us for this preview hosted by August Wilson African American Cultural Center!

Beginning Genealogy
2026-09-10 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Starting your family history can be daunting! Join us for Beginning Genealogy both in-person or virtually! We will learn about how to get started, record types, family history databases and resources available through the library, and get family tree worksheets to get started!

Cookbook Club
2026-09-10 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join us for a new cookbook club with the Library! At select CLP locations, we will talk cookbooks, share stories and cultures and explore all things culinary. This month will feature Extra Virgin by Gabriele Corcos. This program will take place in the Oversized Books Room on the second floor.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, and also as an eBook on Libby.

ACLL 101: Navigating Legal Resources at Your Library
2026-09-10 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Join us for an hour-long introduction to the Allegheny County Law Library (ACLL) and the specialized legal services we offer. Whether you’re facing a legal challenge, conducting research, or simply want to learn more about our legal services and offerings, this session will equip you with the knowledge to navigate our services with confidence. In this class, you will learn what ACLL is and how it supports the community, how to access legal resources – whether in person or remotely, the difference between a Pro Se Card and a CLP Library Card, exclusive databases like Lexis, WestLaw, and Gale Legal Forms and how ACLL provides personalized guidance for legal research. This session will be hosted at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Squirrel Hill.

Page Turners Book Club
2026-09-10 17:30 - 18:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach. This program takes place in the Director’s Office Conference Room on the first floor. 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 eBook on Hoopla and an eBook on Libby.

University of Pittsburgh Writing Center presents Community Writing Center
2026-09-10 17:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States
Tutors from the Pitt Writing Center are available to support your writing projects: from resumes to novels, emails to essays, and everything in between. No appointment necessary; drop-ins welcome!

Kids Choice
2026-09-10 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, 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.

Kids Club
2026-09-10 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, 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.

Kids Choice
2026-09-10 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Kids Club
2026-09-10 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States

Teen Time
2026-09-10 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, 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.

Super Science
2026-09-10 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, 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.

Teen Choice
2026-09-10 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, 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.

Teen Time
2026-09-10 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Knoxville, 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15210, United States

Kids Choice
2026-09-10 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Teen Choice
2026-09-10 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States

Digital Skills: Getting Started with Computers
2026-09-10 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Learn the basics of using a computer, starting with the mouse and keyboard, as well as resources to practice and continue your digital skills journey. We will review the CIPA and NCIPA legislation and how the library uses filtering to keep minors safe online.

Super Science
2026-09-10 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Sheraden, 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15204, United States

Kids Choice
2026-09-10 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States

Teen Choice
2026-09-10 15:00 - 16:00 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-09-10 13:00 - 13:30 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States

Job and Career: WORKshop: Career Ready
2026-09-10 12:30 - 13:30 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, 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.
