Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Kids Club
2026-04-16 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, 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.

Teen Choice
2026-04-16 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
2026-04-16 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.

CMU’s AI Institute for Societal Decision Making presents Behind the Scenes: How AI and Data Science Predict the Sports Draft
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
This session will go behind the scenes into how people predict draft picks using AI and data science—how sports analysts go through data, build models, and work with scouts to determine a return on investment for new players. This class takes place in the South Wing Reading Room on the second floor of CLP-Main.

Join CLP as we celebrate Pittsburgh hosting the NFL draft.

Super Science
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, 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.

Meditation with a Monk
2026-04-16 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.

Library Lounge: Tabletop Gaming
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:30 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join us to meet other game enthusiasts and play tabletop games! We’ll have some games to choose from, or you can bring one to share.

Burghblooms presents Grow Your Own Cut Flower Garden
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:30 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, 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!

Storytime: Pajama Storytime
2026-04-16 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. Pajamas optional! For children ages birth to five years and their caregivers.

Storytime: Pajama Storytime
2026-04-16 18:30 - 19:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

Little Artists
2026-04-17 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
2026-04-17 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.

Storytime: Preschool Pals
2026-04-17 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.

Mark Fatla presents Pittsburgh's Historic Stadiums and Arenas
2026-04-17 11:00 - 12:00 | CLP – Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP), 4724 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, 15213, United States
Join local author Mark Fatla to learn about the history of pro football, hockey and basketball venues in Pittsburgh, from late 1800’s to present. Please check LAMP’s Events page for more information or to register.

Join CLP as we celebrate Pittsburgh hosting the NFL draft.

Let's Speak English!
2026-04-17 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.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre presents Ballet to Game Day
2026-04-17 15:00 - 16:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States
Join Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre for this 30 minute interactive workshop to get participants on their feet and moving. The workshop starts with an introduction to basic ballet technique and vocabulary, comparing ballet steps to some of the more well known sports terms. Then join in on your own circuit workout, going through the stages of balance, turning, flexibility, jumping and ending with making your very own touchdown dance. For kids birth – Grade 5

LDA of PA Presents Early Literacy Tutoring
2026-04-17 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.

Kids Club
2026-04-17 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States

Kids Club
2026-04-18 03:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, United States

Library Lounge: Tabletop Gaming
2026-04-18 10:00 - 17:00 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-04-18 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, 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
2026-04-18 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States

Next Steps 101: College Search
2026-04-18 10:30 - 11:30 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States
Are you interested in finding the right school for you, but unsure where to start? This hands-on workshop will show high school students how to research colleges and universities, and how to begin the application process, using CLP’s free online resources. Teens are encouraged, but not required, to bring a laptop. For teens in grades 9-12.

Little Artists
2026-04-18 10:30 - 11:30 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States

We Learn: Korean Class – Advanced Level
2026-04-18 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.

Trying Together presents Transition to Kindergarten: Supporting Children and Families in Building School Readiness
2026-04-18 11:30 - 13:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States
Build the skills children & families need to have a strong transition to Kindergarten. For parents/caregivers of children birth-age 5 with emphasis on supporting children ages 3, 4, and 5 & their families.

We Learn: Korean Class – Intermediate Level
2026-04-18 12:00 - 12:45 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

Eden’s Farm presents Community Education and Human Trafficking Awareness Training
2026-04-18 12:00 - 13:30 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
We will be bringing access to basic awareness and education regarding signs of exploitations and trafficking as well as aftercare and resources.

Library Lounge: Tabletop Gaming
2026-04-18 12:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States
Join us to meet other game enthusiasts and play tabletop games! We’ll have some games to choose from, or you can bring one to share. Several of our games also have Spanish-language rulebooks available.

We Learn: Korean Class – Beginner Level
2026-04-18 12:45 - 13:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
