Movie Effects gives children a chance to sit in the director’s chair and discover why science is the real star on the big screen. Children discover the science behind the effects from their favorite movies. Children investigate 3-D technology. Motion pictures come alive with a spinning praxinoscope. Grades 3-6
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.
Connect with other Pittsburgh community members on a different theme each month with the Family & Local History Department. This month we will be gearing up for the NFL Draft by talking about football. Bring stories, memorabilia, photos, and all things Pittsburgh football to this local history show and tell! You’ll have a chance to … Continued
Join our artist-in-residence (AIR) Ash Strazzinksi, in this workshop and create a handmade artbook by altering an existing book. The first half hour of the workshop will be a show and tell style presentation of altered books. Participants can then engage in a short group activity that will illuminate their collective understanding of what books … Continued
This International Day of Forests, join us for Elderflora: The Life and Death of a Tree—an interactive performance by electronic composer and singer Majel Connery blending music, storytelling, and audience participation. Audience members follow the music with a take-home drawing booklet that invites reflection and connection to nature’s voice. This program will take place in the … Continued
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.
Join us for a piano performance and mini lecture on short works by Bartok, Milhaud, and Prokofiev. Projected images and text will accompany Satie’s Sports et Divertissements. This program is for adult audiences.
An engaging program that equips participants with skills, resources, and knowledge to explore family history, create pedigree charts, and connect with their roots in a supportive community.
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 Graphic Novels Room.
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.