Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Music @ Main: Percussion Jam
2026-10-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Come get in the groove! Share beats, build rhythms, and improvise as a group during a session of collective creativity and good vibes led by a professional drummer. No drumming or musical knowledge required. All ages and abilities welcome. This program takes place in the South Wing Reading Room on the 2nd floor.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-10-25 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, 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
2026-10-25 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

Playdate at the Library
2026-10-25 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.

Something Wicked on Wabash!
2026-10-24 14:00 - 16:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States
Get ready for a ghastly good time at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-West End! Celebrate Halloween with spooky games, creepy crafts, and other frightfully fun activities. Costumes are optional, but highly encouraged, and Facepaint Pittsburgh will be here to bring your costume to life with amazing and festive face painting. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Face Paint Pittsburgh presents Face Painting
2026-10-24 14:00 - 16:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States
Celebrate with Face Paint Pittsburgh. This presenter uses skin approved face paint, glitter tattoos, airbrushed temporary tattoos, glow paint and all things body art for all ages.

Family Halloween Party: Monster Mash Bash
2026-10-24 14:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States
Celebrate Halloween at the Library! Join us for tricks, treats and spooky Halloween fun.

Book Club
2026-10-24 14:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Knoxville, 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15210, United States
Join us for a lively book discussion.

Super Science
2026-10-24 14:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, 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.

Create and Connect: Needle Felting
2026-10-24 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.

Kids Choice
2026-10-24 13:00 - 15:00 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, 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.

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Using R Programming Part 8
2026-10-24 13:00 - 14:00 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
This We Learn group is facilitated by Yong Myoung. I’m currently articulating my research in machine learning by using Python and R as tools. We’ll have a common platform which we can discuss: case example including data sets; beside that we’ll follow online learning platform, Data Science: Machine Learning, before we meet up. We’ll use various examples from my resources.
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: October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7.

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.

Pitt Cyber’s Civic Resilience Initiative presents Digital Wellbeing for Families: How to Keep Kids Safe Online
2026-10-24 13:00 - 14:00 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States
This program will help parents and caregivers make decisions about how to set boundaries around social media use and screen time. It will discuss risks and benefits of digital media use, while helping folks strategize practical solutions for their unique household needs.

We Learn: Korean Class – Beginner
2026-10-24 12:45 - 13:30 | 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: September 12, 19, 26 October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14 in Classroom A.

We Learn: Korean Class – Intermediate
2026-10-24 12:00 - 12:45 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

We Learn: Korean Class – Advanced
2026-10-24 10:30 - 12:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-10-24 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-10-24 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-10-24 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States

Quilt Documentation Day
2026-10-24 10:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Do you own quilts that have passed through the family, been purchased, or otherwise acquired, and would love to know more about them? These works of fabric art help document the life and legacy of Western Pennsylvania history (and beyond). Jill Mezaros, a Quilt Documentarian through the American Quilter’s Society will be leading a documentation day where individuals bring their quilt to be documented and entered into the Library’s Digital Community Collection.
This event is open to the public to browse old quilts, meet local quilters, and connect with area quilting guilds.
Registration is required if you plan on bringing a quilt to be documented. A staff member will be reaching out closer to the event with your assigned appointment timeslot.
If you’d like to have your quilt uploaded to AQS Quilt Index for a small fee, please indicate when registering for an appointment.
If you are a member of a quilting guild and would like to table at this event, please email recollectionstudio@carnegielibrary.org for more information.

2026 Children's Literacy Summit
2026-10-24 10:00 - 13:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States
Help shape the future of literacy in our region. The 2026 Children’s Literacy Summit brings together educators, librarians and literacy champions for a day of inspiring conversations, fresh ideas and meaningful connections. Explore proven and emerging strategies that support young readers, starting at birth, and leave energized with new tools to support literacy development and help build a strong future for children in our community.

Tech25 presents Vibe Lab! Digital DJing for Teens
2026-10-23 13:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Learn to play a continuous set of music using a laptop, heasdphones, and topuch-sensitive controller.

Let's Speak English!
2026-10-23 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.

Fall Job Fair
2026-10-23 11:00 - 14:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Job Fair participants will have the opportunity to speak with more than 20 hiring representatives from higher education, banking, health care and other employers, along with community resource organizations to provide information about opportunities and available services. Job Fair will take place on the 2nd floor of the Main library.
Note: Registration is for participants. Registration is recommended, but walk ins are welcome! If you would like to have a table at this event, please contact Jewish Family and Community Services at 412-463-3373 or email at sknox@jfcspgh.org.

Little Artists
2026-10-23 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, 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.

Friday Edition Book Club
2026-10-23 10:30 - 11:30 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on The Widow by John Grisham. 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.

Create and Connect: Needlecrafts and Fiber Arts
2026-10-23 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
2026-10-23 10:30 - 11:30 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States

Little Artists
2026-10-23 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Little Artists
2026-10-23 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, 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.
