Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Career Counseling with JFCS
2026-02-26 10:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Career counselors from Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) will be at Main Library to give their expert guidance and provide personal attention every step of the way. Whether you are seeking employment or a career change, they will help you to explore your options, define your objectives and develop the strategy and tools required to achieve your career goals. To book an appointment: Call 412-622-3114.

Storytime: Preschool Pals
2026-02-26 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, 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.

Digital Skills: Android Device Basics
2026-02-26 11:00 - 12:00 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States
Learn how to get the most out of your smartphone or tablet using Android, Google’s popular operating system used by most device manufacturers besides Apple. We will review the CIPA and NCIPA legislation and how the library uses filtering to keep minors safe online.

Free Community Health Screenings - Duquesne University's Center for Integrative Health
2026-02-26 11:00 - 13:00 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States
Duquesne University’ s Center for Integrative Health is holding Free Community Health Screenings at CLP – Hill District. Our clinical pharmacist will conduct blood pressure and blood glucose screenings at no cost to participants.

Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
2026-02-26 11:30 - 12:00 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, 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.

Teen Choice
2026-02-26 15:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, 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 Choice
2026-02-26 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States

Kids Choice
2026-02-26 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, 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.

Squonk presents Squonk's Rube Goldberg Workshop
2026-02-26 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Carrick, 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, 15210
Unleash Your Creativity with Rube Goldberg Machines and Squonk! Join Squonkers Lex Vogelsberg and Mia Taylor for an exciting workshop where science meets art! Kids aged 6-13 will dive into the world of Rube Goldberg Machines, learning how to harness the flow of energy, using everyday objects, to create quirky, complex contraptions with chain reactions. Don’t miss out on this chance to build, play, and explore!

Kids Choice
2026-02-26 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Teen Time: Black Inventors and Innovators STEM Challenge
2026-02-26 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Knoxville, 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15210, United States
This Teen Time program will help teen participants explore the contributions of African American inventors. Teens will be given an assortment of items and use computational thinking to complete basic engineering projects inspired by African American engineers and inventors: marble maze, bridge, free building, and paper chain.
This program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.

Kids Club: Langston Hughes Collages
2026-02-26 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States
Langston Hughes, known as the “King of Letters,” was a celebrated African American poet, playwright, and social activist. A Party for Langston, by Jason Reynolds, highlights the power of community and the importance of individual expression, which will encourage children to explore their own creativity. The book’s illustrations weave letters into the artwork, emphasizing the power of words and honoring the lasting impact of Hughes. For kids in grades K-5.

This program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.

Arts Workshop with the Carnegie Museum of Art Youth Art Studio
2026-02-26 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Teen artists from the Carnegie Museum of Art’s Youth Art Studio will lead this workshop featuring their work inspired by the Black Photojournalism Exhibit. Teens can learn from peers how art can communicate powerful stories and how to tap into their own creative voice using mediums like photography, collage and bookmaking. Free for teens grades 6-12 and will take place in the Teenspace

Teen Choice
2026-02-26 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, United States

Kids Club: Ida B. Wells-Barnett
2026-02-26 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States
Ida B. Wells was an African American journalist, an educator, a feminist and an anti-lynching civil rights leader. Through her journalism, she fought tirelessly for equal rights for women and Black Americans until her death in 1931. In this program, kids will learn about Wells’ impact and get their own chance to change their community through creating newspapers of their own. For kids in grades K-5.

This program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.

Teen Time: Zine Making Workshop Voices of Change
2026-02-26 17:00 - 18:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States
This Teen Time program will help teens to remember the importance of Black History and the trailblazers that made progress possible through a fun and creative outlet. This activity is meant to make teens feel connected to history and learn more about figures that they might not be knowledgeable of. They can create a booklet of multiple figures like in the example photos, or they can choose to focus on a singular person. Ultimately, this Teen Time activity encourages curiosity, learning, and artistic vision.
This program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.

CMU presents STEM Club
2026-02-26 17:00 - 18:00 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States
Do you like to solve problems? Are you interested in learning about how things work? Are you a creative person with a love for science? Join us for STEM Club! This program consists of interactive and engaging presentations on engineering topics paired with hands-on activities geared towards teens.

Silent Reading Party
2026-02-26 17:30 - 18:30 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States
Help us celebrate adult winter reading and treat your s(h)elf to a book-lover’s party where you’re encouraged to read, discuss what you’ve read, and enjoy refreshments.

Meditation with a Monk
2026-02-26 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.

Storytime: Pajama Storytime
2026-02-26 18:30 - 19:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Cuddle up with 30 minutes of stories, songs and action rhymes that develop early literacy skills in children ages birth to five years. Pajamas optional! For children ages birth to five years and their caregivers.

Book Club
2026-02-26 18:30 - 19:30 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on Deacon King Kong by James McBride.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog.
This event is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-02-27 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.

Library Lounge: Coffee Hour
2026-02-27 10:00 - 11:00 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join us for a fun and engaging social program!

Create and Connect: Needlecrafts and Fiber Arts
2026-02-27 10:30 - 11:30 | 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.

Book Club
2026-02-27 10:30 - 11:30 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on James by Percival Everett. 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.

This program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.

Playdate at the Library
2026-02-27 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.

Playdate at the Library
2026-02-27 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, United States

Let's Speak English!
2026-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, 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.

LDA of PA Presents Early Literacy Tutoring
2026-02-27 15:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, United States
LDA of PA is excited to offer its Early Literacy Instruction program for students in kindergarten through second grade at CLP – Hill District and CLP – Brookline. Older students that are reading at levels may also be tutored. Pairing up to four students per tutor and utilizing multi-sensory reading tutoring techniques, this program teaches reading, spelling, and handwriting in fun, interactive, and multisensory ways. The curriculum includes sight words, sound mastery, letter formation, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, reading comprehension, the alphabetic principle, and more.
Students that need reading support at specific grade levels can join fun and interactive classes:
At CLP – Brookline we offer tutoring Tuesday and Fridays 3-5 PM.
At CLP – Hill District we offer tutoring on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-5 PM.
Students will be expected to attend 2 sessions per week at their chosen library to make significant progress in their literacy skills. Registration is required. Once a student has registered, LDA of PA will respond via email or phone to enroll the student in the appropriate class. Register your student here.
Please note: By clicking on the registration link, you will be leaving a Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-managed website. CLP is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external registration platforms.

Teen Time: Zine Making Workshop Voices of Change
2026-02-27 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States
