Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Kids Club
2026-11-03 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, 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
2026-11-03 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, 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.

Storytime: Preschool Pals
2026-11-03 16:00 - 16:30 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, 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.

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden presents Super Soil
2026-11-03 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
If you plant a seed, will it grow? It depends on the soil! Learn about the properties of soil and the organisms that live in it. Participants will get their hands dirty as they examine what makes soil fertile in this exploration of the ground under our feet.

Kids Club
2026-11-03 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Sheraden, 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15204, United States

Corporate Giving 101
2026-11-03 15:00 - 16:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
This class gives an introduction to the world of corporate grantmakers. Attendees will learn how to approach and build relationships with corporate givers. They will learn how corporations differ from foundation giving and what different types of corporate giving look like. This hybrid program takes place online or in the Job & Career Education Center on the second floor of CLP-Main.

Teen Choice
2026-11-03 15:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, 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.

Digital Skills: Gadget Lab
2026-11-03 12:30 - 13:30 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, 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.

Introduction to Online and Social Media Marketing
2026-11-03 12:00 - 13:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join us as we take a look at digital marketing. In this program, we will discuss topics such as building a brand identity, discovering your ideal customer, choosing a platform, search engine optimization, and more. This program takes place in the JCEC Room on the 2nd floor of the Main Library.

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

Storytime: Preschool Pals
2026-11-03 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, 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. Held in the nonfiction room in the children’s department.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-11-03 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Knoxville, 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15210, United States

Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
2026-11-03 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, 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.

Election Day @ The Library
2026-11-03 10:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Celebrate democracy with an engaging, building-wide experience! Enjoy interactive activities for all ages, a screening of a classic film, and refreshments throughout the event. Whether you’re here to learn, connect, or relax, this event offers an inviting way to explore civic engagement.

Storytime: Pajama Storytime
2026-11-02 18:30 - 19:00 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, 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: Family Fun
2026-11-02 18:30 - 19:00 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, United States

University of Pittsburgh Writing Center presents Community Writing Center
2026-11-02 17:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, 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!

Pittsburgh Science Workshop presents Schools Out Science Workshop
2026-11-02 17:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States
Explore all branches of science hands-on with exciting and creative projects! Meet live animals, synthesize a weird gel, invent with motors and magnets. Enjoy our favorite projects for all ages in a series of half-day workshops.

WORKshop: Career Ready
2026-11-02 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
We are here to help you with getting a resume started, placing the finishing touches on a cover letter, or providing tips on interviewing. This program takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor at the Main Library.

Teen Time
2026-11-02 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States

Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
2026-11-02 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-11-02 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-11-02 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States

Creative Citizen Studios Art Workshop
2026-11-02 10:30 - 12:00 | CLP – Carrick, 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, 15210
This interactive arts program is designed for adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities (caregivers welcome). Workshop participants are invited to explore their artistic talents through art history and various art techniques with an art instructor from Creative Citizen Studios. Registration required with limited seats; experience not necessary. Please inform the library and class instructor of special accommodations prior to workshop.
Use this link to register with Creative Citizen Studios.
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Storytime: Family Fun
2026-11-02 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States

Music @ Main: Gadget Playground
2026-11-01 13:30 - 15:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join us each month for an event focused on electronic music production, featuring guest speakers, demonstrations and instruments on display. Afterwards, explore what’s available in our Musical Instrument Lending Library! This program takes place in the North Wing Music Room on the 2nd floor.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-11-01 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

Playdate at the Library
2026-11-01 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, 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.

Community Scan Day
2026-10-31 17:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Knoxville, 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15210, 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.
