Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Teen Time
2026-10-21 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, 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.

Smithfield Critics Book Discussion Group
2026-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald by John U. Bacon.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, as an eBook and eAudio on Libby, and as an eAudio on Hoopla.

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-10-21 10:30 - 11:00 | 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
2026-10-21 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States

Teen Time
2026-10-21 08:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, 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.

Lawrenceville Historical Society Lecture Series presents: 100 Years of Aviation History in Pittsburgh
2026-10-20 18:30 - 20:00 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States
The Lawrenceville Historical Society Lecture Series presents lectures on Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, and regional history given by society members and guest speakers. This month, Sue Morris and Brian Butko present 100 Years of Aviation History in Pittsburgh.

CMU’s AI Institute for Societal Decision Making presents Beyond the Chatbot
2026-10-20 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Generative AI chatbots may be making the headlines, but they are only the tip of the iceberg. Beyond ChatGPT and Gemini lies a world of functional tech—from the data analysis powering your favorite sports teams to systems that predict extreme weather. Join us as we skip the chatbots and explore the AI truly shaking the modern world. This program will take place in the South Wing Reading Room on the 2nd floor of Main Library. Registration is recommended, walk ins welcome.

Create and Connect
2026-10-20 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, 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.

Book Club
2026-10-20 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson.

This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, and also as an eBook and eAudio on Hoopla.

ProjectArt Pittsburgh Allegheny Ages 4-7
2026-10-20 17:30 - 18:30 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
ProjectArt’s free classes run from September – May. Materials are provided for all students ages 4-18; 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.
Sign up today to attend free weekly classes at CLP-Allegheny or CLP-Homewood. Learn more and register for classes here – https://afterschoolhq.com/projectartpittsburgh

Super Science
2026-10-20 17:30 - 18:30 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, 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: Knit and Crochet
2026-10-20 17:00 - 19:00 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States
Join us for knitting and crocheting 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.

ProjectArt Pittsburgh Homewood Ages 13-18
2026-10-20 17:00 - 18:00 | 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.
Sign up today to attend free weekly classes at CLP-Allegheny or CLP-Homewood. Learn more and register for classes here – https://afterschoolhq.com/projectartpittsburgh

Kids Choice
2026-10-20 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Carrick, 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, 15210
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.

Tree Pittsburgh presents Fall for Leaves
2026-10-20 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, United States
Explore the vibrancy of fall leaves and discover what’s going on behind the scenes as our trees prepare for winter. We’ll capture some of the season’s beauty with leaf art, from simple leaf rubbing to leaf printing with paint.

Teen Time
2026-10-20 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States

Arrayscape Gaming, Inc presents Roblox Cotton Obby
2026-10-20 16:00 - 17:30 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States
A whimsical adventure through a sweet, candy-colored world.
Step into a vibrant land of fluffy clouds, spiraling candy canes, and bouncy marshmallows. You’ll jump, climb, and slide your way through hundreds of challenging stages, navigating playful obstacles, from a sea of chocolate to platforms made of floating gummy bears.
Perfect for players of all levels.

Kids Club
2026-10-20 16:00 - 17:00 | 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
2026-10-20 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Storytime: Preschool Pals
2026-10-20 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.

Kids Club
2026-10-20 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Sheraden, 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15204, United States

Super Science
2026-10-20 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States

Allegheny County Park Rangers present Mr. McSlithers, Eastern Rat Snake
2026-10-20 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Meet our Educational Animal, an Eastern Black Rat Snake named Mr. McSlithers. Learn about his habitat, diet and everyday life. Get up close to learn about his unique adaptations. For children.

MonkeyPod presents Your Nonprofit Wrapped: Leveraging Your Data to Communicate Your Impact
2026-10-20 15:00 - 16:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Telling your nonprofit’s story is one of the most important things you can do. It helps you bring constituents into your community and can help you obtain additional funding.
But there’s more to telling your story than just a compelling narrative. You need the facts to back it up; to show that you’re making a real impact. And that’s easier said than done.
To effectively communicate your impact, you need data and a strategy to collect it on an ongoing basis. In this session, we’ll walk you through how to capture and communicate your data to help you grow your community, unlock additional funding, and accomplish your goals.
Join MonkeyPod at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for an engaging webinar. You’ll walk away with insight into how technology can help you collect and analyze data. We’ll also share actionable strategies you can use to effectively communicate your impact to donors, funders, and constituents. This hybrid program takes place online or in the South Wing Reading Room on the second floor of CLP-Main.

Teen Choice
2026-10-20 15:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

Digital Skills: Gadget Lab
2026-10-20 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.

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

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