Come join us for a cool hands-on experience. Learn how to sew your own book using a stab binding technique commonly known as “Japanese binding,” and view examples from CLP Special Collections. This unique method features beautiful, exposed stitching patterns on the spine. We will provide you with all the materials you will need to … Continued
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.
Planning a business but don’t know where to start or get that important data? Stop by for in-person assistance with our business resources. This program takes place in the Job and Career Education Center on the second floor of CLP-Main Library.
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.
Join us to enjoy some coffee and snacks and meet a representative from a local community organization to learn more about their services.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our post-conviction relief clinics are an opportunity to work with the public defender’s Project Reset Team. We can provide one on one client consultations regarding criminal record clearing for cases that were adjudicated in Allegheny County. We also can explain the differences between using expungement, pardon, sealing, and vacatur to clear a criminal record.
Social influence, social cognition, group dynamics, and social relationships. Key areas of study include understanding concepts such as conformity, obedience, attitudes and persuasion, prejudice and stereotypes, and the factors that drive aggression, attraction, and prosocial behavior (helping others). We can learn how to analyze our own and others’ behaviors, recognize the role of social situations … Continued
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.