Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-10-24 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, 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.

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
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.

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.

Library Lounge: Coffee Hour
2026-10-23 10:00 - 11:00 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join us for a fun and engaging social program!

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-10-23 10:00 - 10:30 | CLP – Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP), 4724 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, 15213, United States

Adult Read Aloud: Don’t be Afraid of these Daunting Stories
2026-10-22 18:30 - 20:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Do you enjoy hearing books read aloud? Are you interested in sampling a variety of books to help you find your next read? Join us for our Adult Read Aloud series. Every week CLP staff will read aloud excerpts from books of their choosing, all focusing on the week’s central theme. After the reading, there will be time to discuss the readings with staff and other attendees. This program will take place in the South Wing Reading Room

Book Club
2026-10-22 18:30 - 19:30 | PA
Join us for a lively discussion on The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, and as an eBook and eAudio on Libby.

Book Club
2026-10-22 18:30 - 19:30 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Join us for a lively discussion on Morbidly Curious by Coltan Scrivner.
This title is available for checkout in our Catalog.

Storytime: Pajama Storytime
2026-10-22 18:30 - 19:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, 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.

Meditation with a Monk
2026-10-22 18:00 - 19:30 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Join 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.

Pittsburgh Ready Literacy Workshop: Reading Motivation for School Age Children
2026-10-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Learn about the importance of reading motivation when supporting struggling readers. Library staff will share resources for identifying books for struggling readers. This session is presented on Microsoft Teams.

University of Pittsburgh Writing Center presents Community Writing Center
2026-10-22 17:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, 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!

Kids Choice
2026-10-22 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, 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.

Kids Club
2026-10-22 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, 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.

Kids Choice
2026-10-22 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Kids Club
2026-10-22 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States

Teen Time
2026-10-22 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, 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.

Kids Club
2026-10-22 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States

Teen Choice
2026-10-22 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Mt. Washington, 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15211, 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.

Teen Time
2026-10-22 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Knoxville, 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15210, United States

Kids Choice
2026-10-22 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
