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This nationally recognized guide assists parents in selecting quality materials to share with babies from birth to 18 months.

CardFest is CLP’s student library card initiative designed especially for students in the city of Pittsburgh.

Discover how your skills align with different career trajectories.

Enjoy casual drop-in sessions where you can chat with library staff while meeting fellow members of the community.

PCs are available for writing resumes, professional and personal documents, budgeting spreadsheets and general internet access.

Unleash your creativity with Creativebug, a free resource for accessing crafting classes from your home.

The Ralph Munn Contest is an annual poetry and short prose competition open to high school students.

Explore resources and books ideal for your classroom, subject matter and age range.

Master English as a second language while making friends and finding new growth opportunities.

Join our annual contest that invites submissions through visual art, writing, performance and interdisciplinary works.

Discover the banned books that have been prohibited in communities around the world.

Prepare for standardized tests with eBooks, online courses and full-length practice tests.

Access artwork and library-related exhibits several times a year in the Gallery at Main.

Enjoy free access to Google Career Certificates and Google’s AI courses for Allegheny County residents ages 16 and up.

The Vivian Ann Davidson Hewitt Initiative honors the work, legacy and leadership of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s first Black librarian.

Explore primary and secondary sources discussing the greater Pittsburgh region, including publications, maps, manuscripts and more.

Need help with homework? Looking for tutoring for reading or math? The Library is here to help!

Pick from a wide range of language classes and resources, all designed to help you advance however you learn best.

Check out books on behalf of your organization and bring books to your group, class or organization.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh locations throughout the city offer welcoming meeting rooms to foster community and learning. Visit our website for details and policy information.

Make an appointment with a CLP staff member to assist in your research.

Explore our expansive collection of musical instruments to practice, learn and enjoy.

Uncover material related to music groups, organizations, educators, conductors, composers and musicians in Pittsburgh and our region.

Our Music Department offers a wide range of streaming music and research databases.

Gain and share practical tools to support children’s reading readiness, learning and social-emotional development.

You can print directly from our computers or from your own laptop or mobile device at any Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh location.

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Find recommendations for your next read through chat, our website, email or our 412-622-3114 telephone line.

The Recollection Studio is our commitment to preserving the neighborhood’s diverse voices, knowledge and history.

Book a personalized tour of library facilities or bring the excitement of the library directly to your school or program.

Complete our form to request an ASL or language interpreter.

Today’s job search is a complex process that requires a plan of action, a focused resume, technology skills and interview preparedness.

Our Rhyme Time resources show you how to fit fun early learning experiences into a child’s day.

Library storytimes engage participants with fun, dynamic early learning activities.

This program ensures the Pittsburgh youth have access to free food during summer vacation.

Encourage your students to dig in, branch out and GROW at CLP’s Summer Reading celebration!

Allegheny County teens in grades 6–12 are invited to enter original creations and works of art in the annual Teen Media Awards.

Teenspace is a welcoming space where teens can explore their interests and build their own future without pressure or expectations.

The Labs is an innovative hub that provides teens with state-of-the-art technology, software and supportive staff to learn, create and express themselves.

Experience the magic and benefits of storytime wherever you have an internet connection. We release a new virtual storytime every month!

We Learn is social learning at the Library, with a facilitator leading a group through an educational course.

PPS kids and teens in grades 5 through 12 can participate in this Youth Battle of the Books, a trivia contest based on books.