Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-05-27 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | CLP – Sheraden, 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15204, 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
2026-05-27 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States

Community Scan Day
2026-05-27 13:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, 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. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Archivist will be joining the program to showcase materials from CLP-Hazelwood’s institutional archive!

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.

Teen Time: Yuken Teruya - Kirgami & Environmentalism
2026-05-27 15:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
This Teen Time program will help teens learn about Japanese artist Yuken Teruya, the Japanese paper folding and cutting technique kirigami, and recycled art.
This event is part of our AANHPI Heritage Month 2026 programming.

LDA of PA Presents Early Literacy Tutoring
2026-05-27 15:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, 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 – Hill District we offer tutoring on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-5 PM.
At CLP – Brookline we offer tutoring Tuesday and Fridays 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.

LDA of PA Presents Early Literacy Tutoring
2026-05-27 15:15 - 16:00 | 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.

Teen Time
2026-05-27 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Carrick, 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, 15210
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
2026-05-27 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States

Super Science: Engineering
2026-05-27 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, United States
Kids in K-5th grade will have a chance to learn about engineering through a read aloud and hands-on activities.
This program is part of Remake Learning Days 2026.

ProjectArt Pittsburgh Homewood Ages 4-7
2026-05-27 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States
ProjectArt’s free classes run from September – May. Materials are provided for all students ages 4-7; 8-12, or 13-18. Local, professional artists teach classes aligned with the National Arts Education Association standards and are informed by the teaching artist’s creative practice. ProjectArt classes are fun, imaginative and cultivate a love of learning.
Enrollment is ongoing throughout the year. Registration is required in advance, and space is limited.

Kids Choice
2026-05-27 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, 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 Time: Yuken Teruya - Kirgami & Environmentalism
2026-05-27 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, United States

Teen Time: AANHPI Poetry
2026-05-27 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States
This Teen Time program will help teens gain understanding of the variety of poetic forms that exist across AANHPI cultures and learn about the rules and structures needed to create these poetic forms. Teens will express themselves through poetry during this program.
This event is part of our AANHPI Heritage Month 2026 programming.

Teen Time: Korean Schoolyard Games
2026-05-27 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
This Teen Time program will give participants a chance to play some popular Korean schoolyard games and learn to appreciate a different culture and values.
This event is part of our AANHPI Heritage Month 2026 programming.

Super Science: Forces of Flight
2026-05-27 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Knoxville, 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15210, United States
Kids in K-5th grade will have a chance to learn about forces of flight through a read aloud and hands-on activities.
This program is part of Remake Learning Days 2026.

Super Science: Oceans
2026-05-27 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Kids in K-5th grade will have a chance to learn about oceans through a read aloud and hands-on activities.
This program is part of Remake Learning Days 2026.

Kids Club: Ruth Asawa Sculptures
2026-05-27 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States
Ruth Asawa combined her observations of nature with things she learned in hardship to create unique art that inspired many other artists. Children will learn about Asawa’s life and how her experiences with racism and sexism shaped her work as they create their own sculpture inspired by Ruth Asawa’s work.
This event is part of our AANHPI Heritage Month 2026 programming.

ProjectArt Pittsburgh Allegheny Ages 4-7
2026-05-27 16:15 - 17:15 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Let's Speak English
2026-05-27 17:00 - 18:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join us to practice your English-speaking skills! You can freely practice with friendly neighbors in this relaxed social group. This program takes place in the North Wing Music Room on the second floor
This group is for English language learners who want to practice with other learners.

Library Lounge: Coffee and Conversation
2026-05-27 17:00 - 18:00 | CLP – Sheraden, 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15204, United States
Join us for a fun and engaging social program!

Teen Time: Korean Schoolyard Games
2026-05-27 17:00 - 18:00 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States

PSO in the Library
2026-05-27 17:00 - 18:00 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Join us for a performance with members of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-05-27 17:30 - 18:00 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States

ProjectArt Pittsburgh Allegheny Ages 8-12
2026-05-27 17:30 - 18:30 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

ProjectArt Pittsburgh Homewood Ages 8-12
2026-05-27 17:30 - 18:30 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States

Teen Time: Jade Snow Wong-Inspired Ceramics
2026-05-27 17:30 - 18:30 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States
This Teen Time program will help teens learn the history of and significance of ceramics in AANHPI culture, focusing on the work of Chinese American ceramicist Jade Snow Wong, while also learning how to make pottery with air-dry clay.
This event is part of our AANHPI Heritage Month 2026 programming.

Library Lounge: Tabletop Gaming
2026-05-27 17:30 - 19:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join us to meet other game enthusiasts and play games! We’ll have a variety of games available from our Library of Things collection. This program will take place in the Graphic Novels Room.

Storytime: Pajama Storytime
2026-05-27 18:00 - 18:30 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, 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.

Library Lounge: Tabletop Gaming
2026-05-27 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, 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.

Playdate at the Library
2026-05-27 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
