Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Cookbook Club
2026-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, 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 Rooted in Fire by Pyet DeSpain. This program will take place in the Oversized Books Room on the second floor.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog and as an eBook on Hoopla.
This event is part of our Native American and Indigenous People’s Month 2026 programming.

Three Rivers Waterkeeper presents What's in Pittsburgh's Rivers
2026-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Carrick, 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, 15210
Learn about your local waterways, how to advocate for clean water, and local riparian ecology. Participants will learn how to spot and report water pollution and what makes our rivers and streams so great!

Page Turners Book Club
2026-11-12 17:30 - 18:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on Free Food for Millionaires by Min Jin Lee. This program takes place in the Director’s Office Conference Room on the first floor. Some copies of the title will be available at the New & Featured desk on the first floor at CLP-Main.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, as an eBook and eAudio on Libby, and as an eBook on Hoopla.

University of Pittsburgh Writing Center presents Community Writing Center
2026-11-12 17:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States
Tutors from the Pitt Writing Center are available to support your writing projects: from resumes to novels, emails to essays, and everything in between. No appointment necessary; drop-ins welcome!

Kids Choice
2026-11-12 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, 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
2026-11-12 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, 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.

Kids Choice
2026-11-12 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Kids Club
2026-11-12 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States

Teen Time
2026-11-12 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, 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.

Teen Choice
2026-11-12 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, 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 Time
2026-11-12 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States

Teen Time
2026-11-12 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Knoxville, 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15210, United States

Kids Choice
2026-11-12 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Teen Choice
2026-11-12 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States

Digital Skills: Getting Started with Microsoft Excel
2026-11-12 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Learn the basics of Excel, the spreadsheet software from Microsoft, which is one of the most commonly used tools for data analysis and visualization. We will review the CIPA and NCIPA legislation and how the library uses filtering to keep minors safe online.

Kids Choice
2026-11-12 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States

Teen Choice
2026-11-12 15:00 - 16:00 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-11-12 13:00 - 13:30 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, 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.

Job and Career: Build your Best Resume and Cover Letter
2026-11-12 12:30 - 13:30 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Learn about what you should include in your resume and cover letter to showcase your skills and experience, and grab an employer’s attention!

PCSI presents Record Review
2026-11-12 12:00 - 14:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States
Pittsburgh Community Services Incorporated (PCSI) delivers free, confidential Pennsylvania criminal record review sessions to help residents identify options for record expungement, sealing, and pardon applications This program helps those affected by the criminal justice system.

Book Club: A Council of Dolls by Mona Susan Power
2026-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on A Council of Dolls by Mona Susan Power.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, as an eBook and eAudio on Libby, and an eAudio on Hoopla.
This event is part of our Native American and Indigenous People’s Month 2026 programming.

Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
2026-11-12 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-11-12 10:30 - 11:00 | 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.

Storytime: Preschool Pals
2026-11-12 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.

Career Counseling with JFCS
2026-11-12 10:30 - 15:00 | 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: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
2026-11-12 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-11-12 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Carrick, 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, 15210

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-11-12 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-11-12 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Playdate at the Library
2026-11-11 18:30 - 19:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, 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.
