Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Teen Time
2026-08-12 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, 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
2026-08-12 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, 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.

Super Science
2026-08-12 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Mapping Your Own Story
2026-08-12 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States
This program will help teens articulate their intersections of identity in a fun, creative way to tell the story of their own life. They will also learn how to construct a map with different natural and architectural elements to highlight the different “environments” of who they are.
This event is part of America250PA programming.

Kids Choice
2026-08-12 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, 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
2026-08-12 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, 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.

City of Pittsburgh Park Rangers present Caterpillars and Butterflies
2026-08-12 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States
Join the City of Pittsburgh Park Rangers to learn all about our parks and wildlife! For kids in grades K-5.

Super Science
2026-08-12 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Knoxville, 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15210, United States

Teen Time
2026-08-12 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Mapping Your Own Story
2026-08-12 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Carrick, 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, 15210

Teen Choice
2026-08-12 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, 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.

Kids Choice
2026-08-12 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, United States

Teen Time
2026-08-12 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, United States

Book Club
2026-08-12 15:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on Little Children by Tom Perrotta.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, as an eBook and eAudio on Libby and as an eAudio on Hoopla.

Teen Time
2026-08-12 15:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

Book Club
2026-08-12 14:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Sheraden, 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15204, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on Life Ceremony by Sayaka Murata.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, as an eBook and eAudio on Libby and as an eBook and eAudio on Hoopla.

Community Scan Day
2026-08-12 13:30 - 16:00 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, 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

Three Rivers Readers Book Club
2026-08-12 12:00 - 13:00 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on The Blues Walked In by Kathleen George. Attendees are welcome to join in-person or virtually using the link provided in your RSVP confirmation email. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog and as an eBook on Hoopla.

Library Lounge
2026-08-12 11:30 - 13:00 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, United States
Join us for a fun and engaging social program!

Vision to Learn: Mobile Optometrist Visits for Children
2026-08-12 11:00 - 17:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States
Vision to Learn provides eye exams, glasses, and replacement glasses to kids throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania at no out of pocket cost. An estimated 30,000 kids throughout the Pittsburgh area do not have the glasses they need to see the board, read a book, or participate in class.

Appointment required, please contact the branch to schedule. For children ages 4-18, caregivers must sign permission forms before the appointment.

Library Lounge: Coffee & Conversation
2026-08-12 11:00 - 12:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-08-12 10:30 - 11:00 | 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.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-08-12 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States

Library Lounge: Coffee and Conversation
2026-08-12 10:00 - 11:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Poetry Book Club
2026-08-11 18:30 - 19:30 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Join us for a discussion of poetry by Mary Oliver. Reading materials will be provided at the book club, all you have to bring is an open mind!

Cookbook Club
2026-08-11 18:30 - 19:30 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, 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 What to Cook & When to Cook It by Georgie Mullen.
This title is available for checkout on our Catalog and as an eBook on Libby.

STOP (motion), DROP (in), and ROLL (camera)!
2026-08-11 18:00 - 19:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Adults can experiment with simple stop motion animation techniques and software. We’ll provide the tools and technology, you provide the creativity! Bring your phone or tablet and work on your own or contribute to our group project.
This program takes place in the North Wing Music Room on the 2nd floor.

Book Club: Pick em Party!
2026-08-11 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, United States
Join us for a lively discussion of the book you’re currently reading and the books you’ve loved in the past year to help pick what we’ll read in our upcoming book clubs!

Believe it or Bot: Spotting AI in Online Media
2026-08-11 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Whether you’re researching for personal projects or everyday decisions, this program will equip you with the tools to separate fact from fiction. This class takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor of CLP-Main Library. Registration is recommended, walk ins welcome.

Job and Career: Transferable Skills
2026-08-11 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
You’ve got skills! Learn to navigate a career change by recognizing the value of your existing skills and how they can be transferred to new opportunities.
