Events
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Kids Club: Ruth Asawa Sculptures
CLP – Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesRuth 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 … Continued
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Kids Choice
CLP – Hazelwood 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesChoose 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.
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Kids Club: Ruth Asawa Sculptures
CLP – Beechview 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesRuth 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 … Continued
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Teen Time: Wasōbon: Japanese Book Binding
CLP – West End 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis Teen Time program will help teens think about the contributions of Chinese and Japanese ancient traditions into book binding and bookmaking and learn how to create a notebook using the 4-hole Japanese book binding technique. This event is part of our AANHPI Heritage Month 2026 programming.
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Family & Local History Book Club
CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a lively discussion on Inheritance: a Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love by Dani Shapiro. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog. and as an eBook and eAudio on Libby. This program takes place in the Family & Local History Department (3rd floor).
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Meditation with a Monk
CLP – East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin 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.
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Storytime: Pajama Storytime
CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCuddle 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.
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Book Club
CLP – Lawrenceville 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a lively discussion on The Laughter by Sonora Jha. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, and also as an eBook and eAudio on Hoopla. This event is part of our AANHPI Heritage Month 2026 programming.
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Little Artists
CLP – Lawrenceville 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesChildren 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 … Continued