Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

Silent Reading Party
2026-02-26 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | CLP – Lawrenceville, 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States
Help us celebrate adult winter reading and treat your s(h)elf to a book-lover’s party where you’re encouraged to read, discuss what you’ve read, and enjoy refreshments.

CMU presents STEM Club
2026-02-26 17:00 - 18:00 | CLP – Hazelwood, 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States
Do you like to solve problems? Are you interested in learning about how things work? Are you a creative person with a love for science? Join us for STEM Club! This program consists of interactive and engaging presentations on engineering topics paired with hands-on activities geared towards teens.

Teen Time: Zine Making Workshop Voices of Change
2026-02-26 17:00 - 18:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States
This Teen Time program will help teens to remember the importance of Black History and the trailblazers that made progress possible through a fun and creative outlet. This activity is meant to make teens feel connected to history and learn more about figures that they might not be knowledgeable of. They can create a booklet of multiple figures like in the example photos, or they can choose to focus on a singular person. Ultimately, this Teen Time activity encourages curiosity, learning, and artistic vision.
This program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.

Kids Club: Ida B. Wells-Barnett
2026-02-26 16:30 - 17:30 | CLP – Beechview, 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States
Ida B. Wells was an African American journalist, an educator, a feminist and an anti-lynching civil rights leader. Through her journalism, she fought tirelessly for equal rights for women and Black Americans until her death in 1931. In this program, kids will learn about Wells’ impact and get their own chance to change their community through creating newspapers of their own. For kids in grades K-5.

This program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.

Teen Choice
2026-02-26 16:30 - 17:30 | 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.

Arts Workshop with the Carnegie Museum of Art Youth Art Studio
2026-02-26 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Teen artists from the Carnegie Museum of Art’s Youth Art Studio will lead this workshop featuring their work inspired by the Black Photojournalism Exhibit. Teens can learn from peers how art can communicate powerful stories and how to tap into their own creative voice using mediums like photography, collage and bookmaking. Free for teens grades 6-12 and will take place in the Teenspace

Kids Club: Langston Hughes Collages
2026-02-26 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States
Langston Hughes, known as the “King of Letters,” was a celebrated African American poet, playwright, and social activist. A Party for Langston, by Jason Reynolds, highlights the power of community and the importance of individual expression, which will encourage children to explore their own creativity. The book’s illustrations weave letters into the artwork, emphasizing the power of words and honoring the lasting impact of Hughes. For kids in grades K-5.

This program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.

Teen Time: Black Inventors and Innovators STEM Challenge
2026-02-26 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Knoxville, 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15210, United States
This Teen Time program will help teen participants explore the contributions of African American inventors. Teens will be given an assortment of items and use computational thinking to complete basic engineering projects inspired by African American engineers and inventors: marble maze, bridge, free building, and paper chain.
This program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.

Kids Choice
2026-02-26 16:00 - 17:00 | CLP – Woods Run, 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, 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.

Squonk presents Squonk's Rube Goldberg Workshop
2026-02-26 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Carrick, 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, 15210
Unleash Your Creativity with Rube Goldberg Machines and Squonk! Join Squonkers Lex Vogelsberg and Mia Taylor for an exciting workshop where science meets art! Kids aged 6-13 will dive into the world of Rube Goldberg Machines, learning how to harness the flow of energy, using everyday objects, to create quirky, complex contraptions with chain reactions. Don’t miss out on this chance to build, play, and explore!

Kids Choice
2026-02-26 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – Downtown, 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States

Teen Choice
2026-02-26 15:30 - 16:30 | CLP – East Liberty, 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States

Teen Choice
2026-02-26 15:00 - 16:00 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States

Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
2026-02-26 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-02-26 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, 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.

Free Community Health Screenings - Duquesne University's Center for Integrative Health
2026-02-26 11:00 - 13:00 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States
Duquesne University’ s Center for Integrative Health is holding Free Community Health Screenings at CLP – Hill District. Our clinical pharmacist will conduct blood pressure and blood glucose screenings at no cost to participants.

Digital Skills: Android Device Basics
2026-02-26 11:00 - 12:00 | CLP – Hill District, 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15219, United States
Learn how to get the most out of your smartphone or tablet using Android, Google’s popular operating system used by most device manufacturers besides Apple. We will review the CIPA and NCIPA legislation and how the library uses filtering to keep minors safe online.

Storytime: Preschool Pals
2026-02-26 11:00 - 11:30 | CLP – South Side, 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, 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.

Career Counseling with JFCS
2026-02-26 10:30 - 16:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Career counselors from Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) will be at Main Library to give their expert guidance and provide personal attention every step of the way. Whether you are seeking employment or a career change, they will help you to explore your options, define your objectives and develop the strategy and tools required to achieve your career goals. To book an appointment: Call 412-622-3114.

Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
2026-02-26 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-02-26 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Carrick, 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, 15210
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
2026-02-26 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, United States

Storytime: Family Fun
2026-02-26 10:30 - 11:00 | CLP – Allegheny, 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States

Playdate at the Library
2026-02-25 18:30 - 19:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, 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.

Romance Book Club
2026-02-25 18:30 - 19:30 | CLP – Carrick, 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh, 15210
Join us for a lively discussion on Love Radio by Ebony LaDelle. Title selections will include romance novels with a variety of tropes and subgenres. 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.

This program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.

We Learn: Social Psychology
2026-02-25 18:00 - 20:00 | CLP – Squirrel Hill, 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States
Social influence, social cognition, group dynamics, and social relationships. Key areas of study include understanding concepts such as conformity, obedience, attitudes and persuasion, prejudice and stereotypes, and the factors that drive aggression, attraction, and prosocial behavior (helping others). We can learn how to analyze our own and others’ behaviors, recognize the role of social situations in shaping actions, and understand how broader societal concerns are impacted by social psychological processes.
Register for We Learn: Social Psychology here.
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Silent Reading Party
2026-02-25 18:00 - 20:00 | CLP – Brookline, 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, 15226, United States

Library Lounge: Tabletop Gaming
2026-02-25 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – West End, 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States
Join us to meet other game enthusiasts and play tabletop games! We’ll have some games to choose from, or you can bring one to share.

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission presents Know Your Rights - Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
2026-02-25 18:00 - 19:00 | CLP – Homewood, 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 15208, United States
An overview of federal laws prohibiting discrimination, harassment and retaliation in the workplace, including an explanation of the process to file a charge of discrimination to preserve your rights.

Library Lounge: Tabletop Gaming
2026-02-25 17:30 - 19:30 | CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Join us to meet other game enthusiasts and play games! We’ll have a variety of games available from our Library of Things collection. This program will take place in the Graphic Novels Room.
