Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Teen Time
2026-07-22 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, 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.

AARP Pennsylvania presents Family Caregiving: Prepare to Care
2026-07-22 14:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
No matter where you are in the journey of family caregiving – just beginning to anticipate a need, helping to coordinate a big move, or taking care of a family member full-time – having a good framework to help guide both you and your loved one will make the process easier. During this session, we will share a framework to help you make plans to care for friends, family members, or loved ones. You will have the opportunity to connect with other family caregivers, exchange tips and advice, and learn about resources available to you and your loved ones.
This program takes place in the South Wing Reading Room on the 2nd floor of Main Library.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-07-22 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
2026-07-22 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States

Library Lounge: Coffee and Conversation
2026-07-22 10:00 - 11:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join us for a fun and engaging social program!

Lawrenceville Historical Society Lecture Series presents The Railroad Strike of 1877
2026-07-21 18:30 - 20:00 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States
The Lawrenceville Historical Society Lecture Series presents lectures on Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, and regional history given by society members and guest speakers.
This month, historian Dr. Eric Lief Davin presents ‘The Railroad Strike of 1877’.

Community Cultures presents Wild Herbal Sodas
2026-07-21 18:30 - 19:30 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States
Learn how to extract medicinal properties from herbs and turn them into delicious fermented sodas. This demo-based program is great for anyone interested in diving deeper into fermentation, herbs, and nutrition.

ACLL 101: Navigating Legal Resources at Your Library
2026-07-21 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, 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 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-Beechview.

Book Club
2026-07-21 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on Year of the Tiger: An Activist’s Life by Alice Wong.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog and as an eBook and eAudio on Libby.
This event is part of our Disability Pride Month 2026 programming.

Pitt Cyber’s Civic Resilience Initiative presents #FakeNews: Making Sense of Digital Media in the Era of Mis/Disinformation and Clickbait
2026-07-21 17:30 - 18:30 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States
Disinformation aka “fake news,” has been around for over a century, but lately it feels like it is everywhere, due to the rise of digital technologies and social media. The need for trustworthy information has grown. Join Dr. Jessica Ghilani of the Pitt Disinformation Lab for a session that provides historical context for and understanding about disinformation.

Quiet Reading Party: Summer Reading
2026-07-21 17:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Ready to do some Summer Reading? Why not treat your s(h)elf to a book-lover’s party where you’re encouraged to read and discuss what you’re reading with other bibliophiles! Included is also an assortment of free refreshments to help fuel your reading stamina.

Create and Connect: Knit and Crochet
2026-07-21 17:00 - 19:00 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States
Join us for knitting and crocheting 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.

DIY Sensory Boards
2026-07-21 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States
During this program, teens will create their own sensory board. This program will help teens think about how some people’s feelings, emotions, and physical senses can be different from each other’s, and how we can respect these differences while still honoring our individual selves. The event is part of our Disability Pride 2026 programming.

Kids Choice
2026-07-21 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Carrick, 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, 15210
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.

Teen Time
2026-07-21 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States

Super Science
2026-07-21 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, 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: Learning about LAMP
2026-07-21 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States
Children will learn about CLP’s LAMP (Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians) location and how staff makes reading and art accessible for patrons with disabilities. They will also learn about braille and how to create tactile art that those with visual impairments will be able to appreciate. Additionally, they will hopefully gain further understanding of those with disabilities. This event is part of our Disability Pride 2026 programming.

Teen Choice
2026-07-21 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, 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 Club
2026-07-21 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, 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.

Storytime: Preschool Pals
2026-07-21 16:00 - 16:30 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Preschoolers and their caregivers will explore books, songs and rhymes to expand the imagination, inspire self-discovery and develop early literacy skills in this 30 minute program. For children ages 3 to 5 years and their caregivers.

Kids Club: Learning about LAMP
2026-07-21 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Sheraden, 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15204, United States

Kids Club
2026-07-21 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Sheraden, 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15204, United States

Teen Time
2026-07-21 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States

Attack Theatre presents Leap into Action
2026-07-21 15:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States
Let’s Leap into Action in Attack Theatre’s creative movement workshop! Rooted in curiosity and imagination, this workshop will invite participants to experience the joy and creativity of dance and movement. For grades K-5.

Digital Skills: Gadget Lab
2026-07-21 12:30 - 13:30 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Drop in to learn how to use your tablet, iPad, smartphone, laptop, computer or other devices. At this informal help session you can ask us about your device or the apps and programs installed on it, including Microsoft and Google tools. First come, first served.

Introduction to Business and Financial Research
2026-07-21 12:00 - 13:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join us as we explore the data and methods for business or financial resource. Topics include historical research, online sources for free data, and use of CLP’s databases. If you are planning a business, studying corporate histories, or need to find old stock quotes for tax purposes, we have you covered!

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-07-21 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-07-21 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States

Storytime: Preschool Pals
2026-07-21 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Preschoolers and their caregivers will explore books, songs and rhymes to expand the imagination, inspire self-discovery and develop early literacy skills in this 30 minute program. For children ages 3 to 5 years and their caregivers. Held in the nonfiction room in the children’s department.

Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
2026-07-21 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States
Explore action rhymes, songs and stories in this 20-30 minute program. Young children and adults will engage in language activities, books and reading, and creative play in a positive atmosphere. For children birth to 36 months and their caregivers.
