Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Music @ Main: Percussion Jam
2026-03-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Come get in the groove! Share beats, build rhythms, and improvise as a group during a session of collective creativity and good vibes led by a professional drummer. No drumming or musical knowledge required. All ages and abilities welcome.
This program takes place in the South Wing Reading Room on the 2nd floor.

Grammy Sue presents Grammy Sue Sings!
2026-03-22 13:00 - 13:45 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Grammy Sue plays guitar and sings songs for children six and under. The songs range from nursery rhymes through modern children’s songs. Shows combine a concert, sing-along, and get-up-and-dance party!

Playdate at the Library
2026-03-22 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
2026-03-22 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 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.

Kids Club
2026-03-21 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, 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.

Let's Speak English
2026-03-21 15:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, 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: Felt Bird Bookmarks
2026-03-21 14:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, 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. This program will take place in the Graphic Novels Room.

Finding Deep Roots presents Genealogy Workshop
2026-03-21 14:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States
An engaging program that equips participants with skills, resources, and knowledge to explore family history, create pedigree charts, and connect with their roots in a supportive community.

Brett Richardson Piano presents Piano Performance
2026-03-21 14:00 - 15:30 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, United States
Join us for a piano performance and mini lecture on short works by Bartok, Milhaud, and Prokofiev. Projected images and text will accompany Satie’s Sports et Divertissements. This program is for adult audiences.

Let's Speak English
2026-03-21 14:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Majel Connery presents Elderflora
2026-03-21 14:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
This International Day of Forests, join us for Elderflora: The Life and Death of a Tree—an interactive performance by electronic composer and singer Majel Connery blending music, storytelling, and audience participation. Audience members follow the music with a take-home drawing booklet that invites reflection and connection to nature’s voice.
This program will take place in the South Wing Reading Room.

AIR Workshop: Altered Books
2026-03-21 13:00 - 16:00 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States
Join our artist-in-residence (AIR) Ash Strazzinksi, in this workshop and create a handmade artbook by altering an existing book. The first half hour of the workshop will be a show and tell style presentation of altered books. Participants can then engage in a short group activity that will illuminate their collective understanding of what books are and what they can be. The remaining time will be reserved for participants to work on their books.

Share Your Stories: Pittsburgh Football Memories
2026-03-21 13:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Connect with other Pittsburgh community members on a different theme each month with the Family & Local History Department. This month we will be gearing up for the NFL Draft by talking about football. Bring stories, memorabilia, photos, and all things Pittsburgh football to this local history show and tell! You’ll have a chance to share stories, learn from others, and find out how you can share your memories with the library online. Program takes place on the 2nd floor in Free to the People.

Kids Choice
2026-03-21 13:00 - 15:00 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, 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.

Mad Science presents Movie Effects
2026-03-21 13:00 - 14:00 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States
Movie Effects gives children a chance to sit in the director’s chair and discover why science is the real star on the big screen. Children discover the science behind the effects from their favorite movies. Children investigate 3-D technology. Motion pictures come alive with a spinning praxinoscope. Grades 3-6

Create and Connect: Wreath Making
2026-03-21 13:00 - 14:00 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, 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.

Books on Broadway Book Club
2026-03-21 13:00 - 14:00 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on Heartland: a Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth by Sarah Smarsh.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog and as an eBook and eAudio on Libby.

We Learn: Korean Class – Beginner Level
2026-03-21 12:45 - 13:30 | 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: March 14, March 21, March 28 April 4, April 11, April 18, April 25, May 2, and May 9 in Classroom A.

Library Lounge: Tabletop Gaming
2026-03-21 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.

Elle Renee Agency presents Boundaries are Beautiful
2026-03-21 12:00 - 13:30 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Designed for teens and adults, this session teaches participants to identify, set, and honor boundaries. Through journaling, scripts, and role-play, they’ll gain strategies to communicate clearly and protect their well-being.

We Learn: Korean Class – Intermediate Level
2026-03-21 12:00 - 12:45 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

We Learn: Deep Listening: Music Appreciation through Analysis & Reflection
2026-03-21 11:00 - 12:00 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, United States
This will be a discussion-based circle focused on music appreciation from an analytical and personal perspective – basically a “Deep Listening” group. We’ll explore various types of music through things such as: historical context, melodic framework and sonic details, artist inspiration, personal experiences and interpretation, and whatever else naturally comes up in discussion! Various materials and resources will be used to aid us in the goal of Deep Listening as well. Each session, one or two participants will recommend a song or album for the group to listen to, then lead a discussion taking into account (if applicable) the different lenses previously mentioned. The goal is to share and analyze music together, potentially gaining new perspectives on songs or albums we may not have considered before.

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: March 14, March 21, March 28, April 4 at CLP-Mt. Washington.

Mark Fatla presents Pittsburgh's Historic Stadiums and Arenas
2026-03-21 11:00 - 12:00 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States
Join local author Mark Fatla to learn about the history of pro football, hockey and basketball venues in Pittsburgh, from late 1800’s to present.

We Learn: Korean Class – Advanced Level
2026-03-21 10:30 - 12:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

Animal Friends Therapet Visit
2026-03-21 10:30 - 11:30 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, 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.
Animal Friends has lots of programs for families, youth and educators. Check out their other programs here https://www.thinkingoutsidethecage.org/our-programs/for-kids-and-teens/

Little Artists
2026-03-21 10:30 - 11:30 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, 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.

Storytime: Pajama Storytime
2026-03-21 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, 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.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-03-21 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-03-21 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Kids Club
2026-03-20 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States
