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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: Pajama Storytime

Storytime: Pajama Storytime

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

Cuddle up with 30 minutes of stories, songs and action rhymes that develop early literacy skills in children ages birth to five years. Pajamas optional! For children ages birth to five years and their caregivers.

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Job Search/Resume: Build Your Best Resume

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

This class will cover the main sections of a resume, teach patrons about how to overcome applicant tracking systems (ATS), and provide some sample and “bad” resumes to help illustrate what’s been covered. This program takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor.

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Event Series Kids Club

Kids Club

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

Event Series Zine Hangout

Zine Hangout

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

Calling all zine and book-makers! It's time to get together, share stories, build community, and make a zine! This workshop will allow you to work on your zine page, comic, or art book while chatting with other creators. We will serve light refreshments and have staplers, trimmers, drawing supplies, paper, adhesives, scissors, scraps, scanners, photocopies … Continued

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Library Lounge: Movie Matinee

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

Join us for a movie screening of "Tár".

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Career Cruising

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

Learn how to match your interests into jobs that will be the right fit, search for educational opportunities, research careers, or even find financial aid opportunities with the Career Cruising tool – free with your Library card. Note: This program is a livestream event. Attendees are welcome to join in-person, which takes place in the … Continued

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Event Series Davis Consulting Solutions Presents Community2Work: One-on-One Appointments

Davis Consulting Solutions Presents Community2Work: One-on-One Appointments

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

This is a one-on-one appointment with a Community2Work professional designed to assist those who are looking for assistance with resume preparation, professional development, business etiquette, job matching, and interview coaching services. Call 412-622-3114 to book an appointment. To book an appointment: Click here or call 412-622-3114 to book your appointment. If you are prompted to … Continued

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Event Series Library Lounge: Writing

Library Lounge: Writing

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

Creative writers of all genres and formats are welcome to join us for writing games, activities, exercises, and sharing, as well as time to work on your next masterpiece. This program takes place in the Director's Conference room on the 1st floor.

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Event Series WORKshop

WORKshop

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

We are here to help you with getting a resume started, placing the finishing touches on a cover letter, or providing a refresher on digital skills. This program takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor.

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Event Series Animal Friends Therapet Visit

Animal Friends Therapet Visit

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

Come by the location to visit with a certified Therapet! These pets have undergone special training to provide comfort and affection, and are certified through Animal Friends’ Therapets program. All ages are welcome. Therapet visits take place in the Graphic Novels Room on the first floor of CLP-Main Library. Animal Friends has lots of programs … Continued

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Introduction to Project Budgets

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

Every grant proposal needs to take budget preparation into account. We’ll cover how to estimate the realistic cost of a project, compiling both financial elements and the budget narrative, and gathering the other financial documents required when submitting a proposal. This program takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor.

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