Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Job and Career: Build Your Best Resume and Cover Letter
2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, 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!

Meditation with a Monk
2026-03-26 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.

KEA presents Jazz Legacy
2026-03-26 18:00 - 19:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Dive into the legacy of the jazz scene with a concert that showcases African-American roots and continual evolution. Whether it’s traditional, bebop, or smooth jazz, you’ll have something that makes you move your head and tap your feet. This educational program also includes poetry and conversation to help every attendee learn something new while coming together with the rest of the community.
This event will take place in the South Wing Reading Room.

Storytime: Pajama Storytime
2026-03-26 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.

Book Club
2026-03-26 18:30 - 19:30 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on Piranesi by Susanna Clarke. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-03-27 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
2026-03-27 10:00 - 11:00 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join us for a fun and engaging social program!

Little Artists
2026-03-27 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, 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.

Create and Connect: Needlecrafts and Fiber Arts
2026-03-27 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.

Playdate at the Library
2026-03-27 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.

Book Club
2026-03-27 10:30 - 11:30 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz. 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 also as an eBook on Hoopla and as an eAudio on Hoopla.

Let's Speak English!
2026-03-27 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
2026-03-27 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. 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.

We Learn: Social Psychology and Mental Health
2026-03-27 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Social influence, social cognition, group dynamics, and social relationships. Key areas of study include understanding concepts such as conformity, obedience, attitudes and persuasion, prejudice and stereotypes, and the factors that drive aggression, attraction, and prosocial behavior (helping others). We can learn how to analyze our own and others’ behaviors, recognize the role of social situations in shaping actions, and understand how broader societal concerns are impacted by social psychological processes.
Register for We Learn: Social Psychology 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.

Tracing Family Connections to Ireland: Stories of the Scots Irish
2026-03-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Using a range of case studies, this presentation will offer advice and suggestions for researching the places of origin in Ulster of Scots-Irish families.

About the Presenter
William Roulston is the Research Director for the Ulster Historical Foundation. He is involved in a number of organizations in the heritage field and serves as a Member of Council of both the Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society and the Presbyterian Historical Society of Ireland, and is the Convener of the Reformed Presbyterian Church History Committee. He has lectured widely on a range of historical and genealogical subjects in the UK, Ireland and North America.

William is the author of a number of books looking at different aspects of the history of Ireland and the sources for its study, including Researching Scots-Irish Ancestors, 1600–1800 (2022), Researching Presbyterian Ancestors in Ireland (2020) and Researching Farming Ancestors in Ireland (2021).

This event will be recorded for later viewing on CLP’s YouTube channel. Please click subscribe to receive notifications when videos are added.

Community Legal Resource Fair
2026-03-28 10:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join us for a day of learning and connection with legal information experts, community organizations, and court representatives. Discover how the Library can support you with reliable resources that make legal information easier to understand and access. Explore topics like housing, family matters, and civil court procedures in a friendly, supportive setting.
The Day’s Schedule:
10:00-11:00 AM | Beyond the Books: A Tour of Allegheny County Law Library’s Online Databases
A presentation by the Allegheny County Law Library on how the public can use professional legal research databases.
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Community Resource Fair (Drop-In)
Meet with representatives from organizations across Allegheny County. Walk through the second floor and speak directly with professionals who specialize in areas such as housing, family law, and employee rights.
Participating organizations includes: Allegheny County Bar Foundation; Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, Child Custody Division; Disability Rights Pennsylvania; Duquesne University Thomas R. Kline School of Law; Fair Housing Partnership of Greater Pittsburgh; Hugh Lane Wellness Center; Justice at Work; Neighborhood Legal Services; Project Rehabilitate; and Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh Civil Law Project
3:00-4:00 PM | Featured Speaker:
The Honorable Nicola Henry-Taylor of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County will speak about the importance of community access to legal information.
This event will take place on the 2nd floor of CLP-Main.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-03-28 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-03-28 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-03-28 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States

We Learn: Korean Class – Advanced Level
2026-03-28 10:30 - 12:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
This is CLP Korean Class. We are happy to have you all in our We Learn group! Please do not hesitate to ask any questions about the group via email: junwonch@andrew.cmu.edu

Advanced class (textbook 5 and 6): 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Intermediate class (textbook 3 and 4): 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
Beginner class (textbook 1 and 2): 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm

We’re excited to continue learning and growing with you all in the upcoming classes!

Please, feel free to join our FB group page for future announcements Pittsburgh Korean Class / 피츠버그 한국어 수업

We Learn groups are volunteer-facilitated peer learning groups. We Learn Groups meet in person but use a hybrid model with online learning materials. This group meets on Saturdays: March 14, March 21, March 28 April 4, April 11, April 18, April 25, May 2, and May 9 in Classroom A.

Jennifer Solomon Team presents Real Estate 101: Keys to Home Ownership - A Free Community Education Series
2026-03-28 11:00 - 12:00 | CLP – Carrick, 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, 15210
Real Estate 101 is a free series that empowers underserved communities to navigate homebuying and ownership confidently, with expert guests, resources, and supportive guidance—no sales, just education.

We Learn: Deep Listening: Music Appreciation through Analysis & Reflection
2026-03-28 11:00 - 12:00 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, United States
This will be a discussion-based circle focused on music appreciation from an analytical and personal perspective – basically a “Deep Listening” group. We’ll explore various types of music through things such as: historical context, melodic framework and sonic details, artist inspiration, personal experiences and interpretation, and whatever else naturally comes up in discussion! Various materials and resources will be used to aid us in the goal of Deep Listening as well. Each session, one or two participants will recommend a song or album for the group to listen to, then lead a discussion taking into account (if applicable) the different lenses previously mentioned. The goal is to share and analyze music together, potentially gaining new perspectives on songs or albums we may not have considered before.

We Learn groups are volunteer-facilitated peer learning groups. We Learn Groups meet in person but use a hybrid model with online learning materials. This group meets on Saturdays: March 14, March 21, March 28, April 4 at CLP-Mt. Washington.

Community Scan Day
2026-03-28 11:00 - 14:00 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, 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

Book your time slot with this link.

We Learn: Korean Class – Intermediate Level
2026-03-28 12:00 - 12:45 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

We Learn: Korean Class – Beginner Level
2026-03-28 12:45 - 13:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

Burghblooms presents Grow Your Own Cut Flower Garden
2026-03-28 13:00 - 14:00 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States
Discover the joy of selecting, planting, and nurturing vibrant blooms for beautiful arrangements. Open to all experience levels, everyone can cultivate and share beauty through their own cut flower garden!

Music @ Main: Album Listening Club - "Legend" by Bob Marley
2026-03-28 13:00 - 14:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
It’s like a book club, but for music! This month’s album is “Legend” by Bob Marley. We’ll play some tracks, talk about its history and share what the album means to us. Held in the Director’s Conference Room on the First Floor.

Create and Connect: Pysanky - Ukrainian Easter Eggs
2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join us to learn how to make a creative craft, learn about our resources, and connect with others in the community. Bring your current project or use our basic supplies provided while they last.
Please RSVP for this program as supplies are limited.

AIR Workshop
2026-03-28 13:00 - 16:00 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States
Join our artist-in-residence (AIR) Ash Strazzinksi for an art workshop. The Vivian Davidson Hewitt Initiative Artists-In-Residence are excited to host a dynamic series of community workshops across Library locations. Participants of all ages are invited to engage in hands-on creative exploration, share stories, and contribute to a collective artistic experience.

AIR Quilting Workshop: Collages
2026-03-28 13:30 - 16:30 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States
Join Appalachian quiltmaker and storyteller Griffin Nordstrom for a hands-on exploration of quilting at CLP-West End. Griffin’s work explores themes of reuse through craft and reinterpreting history through a contemporary lens, and these workshops invite you to do the same.
Participants will learn about a variety of quilting styles while contributing to a collaborative community quilt. All skill levels are welcome, and you’re free to attend as many or as few sessions as you like. Materials and tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer! Registration is required.

Learn a valuable tool for creative quilting while developing a stronger eye for color and pattern in sewing arrangements. This adult-oriented workshop provides materials and guidance to explore collage-making as an accessible creative practice and inspiration for quilting.
