Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Kids Choice
2026-03-05 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, 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.

Teen Choice
2026-03-05 17:00 - 18:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, 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.

We Learn: Journaling
2026-03-05 17:30 - 19:30 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, United States
We will discuss what group members perception of journaling is. We will then proceed to briefly journal using their perceptions. We will then take a look at what established psychologists and psychiatrist suggest. We will offer time for people to share a journal entry that week if they are so inclined. Then we will learn about positive journaling noting journaling can be a great way to get out feelings and a great way to identify gratitudes in life.
Register for this We Learn Group here.
Please note: By clicking on the registration link for this We Learn group, 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.

Meditation with a Monk
2026-03-05 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.

Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh Closing Reception: Poetry Slam
2026-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join us for an Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh Slam Poetry/Spoken Word event, on Thursday, March 5th from 6pm-8pm, at CLP-Main (4400 Forbes Ave) in the Graphic Novel Room. The writers from Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh will present some of their poems and works from the show, and we encourage others to sign up to read their poetry as well (sign-up sheet will be present 20 minutes before the show for anyone who would like to participate)! Meet the writers of EJP, enjoy snacks and small bites, and peruse the Gallery where EJP written pieces will be on display. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is excited to celebrate this collaborative partnership with Carnegie Museums, Pitt, 1Hood and August Wilson African American Cultural Center. Registration encouraged. Walk ins welcome.

Storytime: Pajama Storytime
2026-03-05 18:30 - 19:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, 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: Pajama Storytime
2026-03-05 18:30 - 19:00 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States

Let's Speak English
2026-03-05 18:30 - 19:30 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, 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.

Little Artists
2026-03-06 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States
Children learn and grow through art! Little Artists is a sensory experience for young children and their caregivers and a time to explore colors, shapes, textures, and materials. To encourage open experimentation and self-expression, this program focuses on the process of creation rather than the finished product. Exploration can get messy, so dress accordingly. For children ages birth to five years and their caregivers.

Little Artists
2026-03-06 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, 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.

Library Lounge: Coffee and Conversation
2026-03-06 10:30 - 11:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join us for a fun and engaging social program! This event will take place in the Graphic Novels Room.

Storytime: Preschool Pals
2026-03-06 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, 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.

Let's Speak English!
2026-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States

Let's Read English!
2026-03-06 13:15 - 14:15 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join us to practice your English-reading skills! We will read and discuss the short story The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein.
This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners.

LDA of PA Presents Early Literacy Tutoring
2026-03-06 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. 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 Mondays and Wednesdays 3:15-4 PM ; and Tuesdays 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.

Super Science
2026-03-06 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, 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
2026-03-06 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, 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.

A Celebration of Seeds: 14th Annual Seed Swap
2026-03-07 10:00 - 14:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Held in collaboration with Grow Pittsburgh and Phipps Conservatory, the 14th annual Seed Swap at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is a social and learning event featuring seed stories, conversations with gardening experts, hands-on activities for children and teens and a selection of free seeds for the public.
Free workshops will include:

10:30 AM: Seed Starting
11:30 AM: Organic Gardening Basics
12:30 PM Seed Saving Basics

Gardeners are encouraged to bring their own untreated, non-GMO seeds to share, or pick up seeds donated by local gardeners, farmers and seed companies. A new batch of seeds will be released every half hour, and guests who bring seeds will be eligible to enter a raffle of fun items from Phipps Conservatory, Grow Pittsburgh and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Learn more about what to expect at the Seed Swap!
Registration encouraged, but not required.
REGISTER
Please note: By clicking on the registration link for this program, 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.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-03-07 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, 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
2026-03-07 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-03-07 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-03-07 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States

Nonfiction Book Club
2026-03-07 10:30 - 11:30 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on Everything Is Tuberculosis by John Green.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, and also as an eBook and as an eAudio on Libby.

Little Artists
2026-03-07 10:30 - 11:30 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-03-07 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States

Animal Friends Therapet Visit
2026-03-07 11:00 - 12:00 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, 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/

Create and Connect: Fiber Arts
2026-03-07 11:30 - 13:00 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, United States
Join us for knitting, crocheting, and other needle crafting 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.

PSO in the Library
2026-03-07 12:00 - 13:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States
Join us for a performance with members of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Digital Skills: Gadget Lab
2026-03-07 13:00 - 14:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, 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.

Teen Summer Activities Fair
2026-03-07 13:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States
Are you on the lookout for a summer job or fun activities to dive into this summer? We’ve got just the thing for you! Come join us at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh — Hazelwood for our awesome, free Teen Summer Activities Fair! You’ll find organizations from in and around Hazelwood ready to share exciting summer camps, internships, volunteer gigs, and job opportunities.
