Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Digital Skills: Gadget Lab
2026-10-20 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Demographics, Marketing, & Client Lists
2026-10-20 12:00 - 13:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join us as we examine how to locate ideal customers and gather relevant data into a spreadsheet for marketing purposes. This program takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor.

Job Fair Preparation Session with JFCS
2026-10-20 10:30 - 12:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) will present this interactive program highlighting the important steps to prepare for a job fair. Following, attendees get a chance to meet 1:1 with a JFCS Career Counselor for up to 20 minutes Attendees should bring a recent version of their resume. This program will be in the South Wing Reading Room.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-10-20 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
2026-10-20 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States

Storytime: Preschool Pals
2026-10-20 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
2026-10-20 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Knoxville, 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15210, United States

Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
2026-10-20 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.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-10-19 18:30 - 19:00 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, United States

University of Pittsburgh Writing Center presents Community Writing Center
2026-10-19 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!

WORKshop: Career Ready
2026-10-19 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
2026-10-19 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, 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.

Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
2026-10-19 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-10-19 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-10-19 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States

Creative Citizen Studios Art Workshop
2026-10-19 10:30 - 12:00 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, United States
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.
Please note: By clicking on the registration link for Creative Citizen Studios Art Workshop, 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.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-10-19 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States

Animal Friends Therapet Visit
2026-10-18 14:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States
Come by the location to visit with a certified Therapet! These pets have undergone special training to provide comfort and affection, and are certified through Animal Friends’ Therapets program. All ages are welcome.

Book Club: House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
2026-10-18 14:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog and as an eBook and eAudio on Libby.
This event is part of our Latin and Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 programming.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-10-18 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

Playdate at the Library
2026-10-18 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.

Let's Speak English
2026-10-17 15:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, 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

Create and Connect: Activism through Collage with Basil Al Araj Revolutionary Mobile Library
2026-10-17 14:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, 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. This program will take place in the First Floor Graphic Novels Room.

Kids Club
2026-10-17 14:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, 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.

Let's Speak English
2026-10-17 14:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, 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.

Allegheny County Park Rangers present Introduction to Archaeology
2026-10-17 14:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States
Learn about archaeological theory and practice and the archaeological record of Western Pennsylvania. Can you identify the difference between a rock and a hammer stone? Learn how American Indians created stone tools like projectile points and net sinkers. Hands-on exploration of artifacts and activities are part of this program. For children.

Community Scan Day
2026-10-17 13:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Carrick, 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, 15210
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.

Hands-on Book History
2026-10-17 13:00 - 15:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join Collections Care staff to make your own book, try out an historic paper technique, and learn more about rare books at CLP. Materials provided; please come dressed to work with paint, glue, and other art supplies. Workshops take place in Classroom A.

Steel City Institute for Social Research presents "Ecstasies and Witches" with Scholar Ed Simon
2026-10-17 13:00 - 14:00 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States
Join us for a free lecture about witchcraft and Italian scholar Carlo Ginzburg, the creator of micro-histories. Patrons are invited to read the provided essay and participate in lively discussion. (Please check back for the essay.)
This program is part of Steel City Institute for Social Research’s ongoing series at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.

Create and Connect
2026-10-17 13:00 - 14:00 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, 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.
