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4400 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 United States Get Directions
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main has several interior spaces used for programs and special events. This map provides a visual overview of those areas in the building.
First Floor:
    • Children's Department
    • Director's Office Conference Room
    • Graphic Novels Room
    • Quiet Reading Room
    • TeenSpace
Second Floor:
    • Free to the People Gallery
    • Job & Career Education Center
    • North Wing Music Room
    • South Wing Reading Room
Third Floor:
    • Third Floor Conference Room
Events at this venue
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Event Series Storytime: Preschool Pals

Storytime: Preschool Pals

CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 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. Held in the nonfiction room in the children's department.

Mystery Book Club

CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Hybrid Hybrid Event

Join us for a lively discussion on Blackwater Falls by Ausma Zehanat Khan. This book discussion is a hybrid event. You can join in person in the Director's Office Conference Room on the first floor, or virtually using the link provided in your registration confirmation email. Some copies of the title will be available at … Continued

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Event Series Teen Choice

Teen Choice

CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 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 … Continued

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How to Generate Client/Marketing Lists

CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Hybrid Hybrid Event

In this class we will 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.

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Event Series Let’s Speak English

Let’s Speak English

CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 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. Takes place in the North Wing Music Room on the second floor of CLP-Main.

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Event Series Main Zine Collective

Main Zine Collective

CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

We invite you to get creative in designing your zine based on a monthly theme, chat with other zinesters and have your page added to our monthly CLP zine. We'll provide supplies, refreshments and occasionally host a how-to session with zine experts. This program takes place in the Oversized Books Room on the 2nd floor … Continued

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Event Series Playdate at the Library

Playdate at the Library

CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 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.

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Career Changes for Federal Employees

CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Hybrid Hybrid Event

In response to recent changes in the federal workforce, "Career Changes for Federal Employees” will cover the resources for job and career support available to federal employees. This program will discuss resources for transitioning to the private sector, finding state and local government positions, becoming a government contractor, unemployment options, and knowing your rights as … Continued

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Event Series We Learn: Korean – Advanced Level

We Learn: Korean – Advanced Level

CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

We Learn learning circles are volunteer-facilitated peer learning groups. Learning circles meet in person but use a hybrid model with online learning materials. Please click the register button to visit the registration site and see more details about what the facilitator has planned. Click here to register on the P2PU website.

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Event Series We Learn: Korean – Intermediate Level

We Learn: Korean – Intermediate Level

CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

We Learn learning circles are volunteer-facilitated peer learning groups. Learning circles meet in person but use a hybrid model with online learning materials. Please click the register button to visit the registration site and see more details about what the facilitator has planned. Click here to register on the P2PU website.

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