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Toddler playing with scarf in a storytime circle.

Storytime: Family Fun

CLP – Sheraden 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh

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 … Continued

Parents and caregivers dance with small children during storytime.

Storytime: Family Fun

CLP – Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh

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 … Continued

Young university students writing in library.

Library Lounge

CLP – Mt. Washington 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh

Join us for a fun and engaging social program!

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Three Rivers Readers Book Club

CLP – Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh
Hybrid Event

Join us for a lively discussion on Carnegie’s Maid by Marie Benedict. Title selections will include genre books including memoirs, plays, poetry, photobooks, and novels. Attendees are welcome to join … Continued

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Scanning old photos using a small portable scanner. A hand puts a photo in the scanner. A stack of black and white photos next to each other on the table.

Community Scan Day

CLP – Hill District 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh

Scan your old photographs, documents, slides, and more for free at Community Scan Day! Staff will teach you how to use a portable scanner to digitize your items at CLP … Continued

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Book Club

CLP – Squirrel Hill 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh

Join us for a lively discussion on Counterfeit by Kirsten Chen. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, as an eAudio on Libby and also as an eBook … Continued

Two hand-bound books with patterned covers and thick binding stacked on a table.

Teen Time: Wasōbon: Japanese Book Binding

CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh

This Teen Time program will help teens think about the contributions of Chinese and Japanese ancient traditions into book binding and bookmaking and learn how to create a notebook using … Continued

Adult and child in conversation at a table.

LDA of PA Presents Early Literacy Tutoring

CLP – Hill District 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh

LDA of PA is excited to offer its Early Literacy Instruction program for students in kindergarten through second grade at CLP – Hill District and CLP – Brookline. Pairing up … Continued

An adult helps a child, about four, with reading skills in teh library.

LDA of PA Presents Early Literacy Tutoring

CLP – Brookline 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh

LDA of PA is excited to offer its Early Literacy Instruction program for students in kindergarten through second grade at CLP – Hill District and CLP – Brookline. Pairing up … Continued

Cropped image of a small tesla coil project generating electricity.

Canceled Teen Time: Jade Snow Wong-Inspired Ceramics

CLP – Carrick 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh

This Teen Time program will help teens learn the history of and significance of ceramics in AANHPI culture, focusing on the work of Chinese American ceramicist Jade Snow Wong, while … Continued

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Teen Choice: Digital Art Kit

CLP – Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh

Join us for a special Teen Choice where you can explore the Digital Art Labs Kit. Get creative on an iPad with an Apple Pencil! For teens in grades 6-12. … Continued

Overhead shot of a child sketching on a blank piece of paper.

Kids Choice

CLP – Brookline 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh

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 … Continued

Close-cropped image of children reaching to share a palette of watercolor paints.

ProjectArt Pittsburgh Homewood Ages 4-7

CLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh

ProjectArt’s free classes run from September – May. Materials are provided for all students ages 4-7; 8-12, or 13-18. Local, professional artists teach classes aligned with the National Arts Education … Continued

A child plays jenga in the library.

Kids Choice

CLP – West End 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh

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 … Continued

A teen writes a caption for the picture they've taken with an instant camera.

Teen Time: Jade Snow Wong-Inspired Ceramics

CLP – Brookline 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh

This Teen Time program will help teens learn the history of and significance of ceramics in AANHPI culture, focusing on the work of Chinese American ceramicist Jade Snow Wong, while … Continued

Teen reclining on a couch while wearing headphones and using a laptop.

Teen Time: Korean Schoolyard Games

CLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh

This Teen Time program will give participants a chance to play some popular Korean schoolyard games and learn to appreciate a different culture and values. This event is part of … Continued

Mentor helping teen in the library

Teen Time: Shadow Puppet Dragons

CLP – Allegheny 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh

This Teen Time program will help teens explore the cultural significance of dragons in various Asian traditions and learn about a form of entertainment that dates back centuries in Chinese … Continued

A child plays jenga in the library.

Kids Choice

CLP – Knoxville 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh

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 … Continued

Serious child, about five, and his classmate sitting by desk and painting decorations.

Kids Club: Astronaut Kalpana Chawla

CLP – South Side 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh

Kids will learn about astronaut Kalpana Chawla and her legacy as the first woman of Indian descent in space. They will then design their own NASA mission patch, drawing inspiration … Continued

A teenager helps a child, about ten, pour paint for a craft project.

ProjectArt Pittsburgh Allegheny Ages 4-7

CLP – Allegheny 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh

ProjectArt’s free classes run from September – May. Materials are provided for all students ages 4-7; 8-12, or 13-18. Local, professional artists teach classes aligned with the National Arts Education … Continued

Two young children prepare dough in the kitchen, hands covered in flour.

Super Science: Bugs

CLP – Squirrel Hill 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh

Kids in K-5th grade will have a chance to learn about bugs through a read aloud and hands-on activities. This program is part of Remake Learning Days 2026.

Group of adult friends in conversation

Let’s Speak English

CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh

Join us to practice your English-speaking skills! You can freely practice with friendly neighbors in this relaxed social group. This program takes place in the North Wing Music Room on … Continued

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Book Club

CLP – Sheraden 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh

Join us for a lively discussion on Bog Queen by Anna North. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog. and as an eBook and eAudio on Libby.

A smiling teenager with headphones around their neck smiles in the teen section.

Teen Time: AANHPI Poetry

CLP – Hazelwood 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh

This Teen Time program will help teens gain understanding of the variety of poetic forms that exist across AANHPI cultures and learn about the rules and structures needed to create … Continued

A young child, about two, sits on their caregivers lap during a crowded storytime.

Storytime: Family Fun

CLP – Lawrenceville 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh

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 … Continued

A teenager helps a child, about ten, pour paint for a craft project.

ProjectArt Pittsburgh Allegheny Ages 8-12

CLP – Allegheny 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh

ProjectArt’s free classes run from September – May. Materials are provided for all students ages 4-7; 8-12, or 13-18. Local, professional artists teach classes aligned with the National Arts Education … Continued

A teenager helps a child, about ten, pour paint for a craft project.

ProjectArt Pittsburgh Homewood Ages 8-12

CLP – Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh

ProjectArt’s free classes run from September – May. Materials are provided for all students ages 4-7; 8-12, or 13-18. Local, professional artists teach classes aligned with the National Arts Education … Continued

A group of teenagers lounging around the teenspace, one playing with a ukulele and small amp.

Teen Time

CLP – South Side 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh

If you’re into hands-on projects, epic games, music, books and just chilling out, join us for Teen Time. For teens in grades 6-12.

Toddlers and caregivers sit on floor for storytime

Canceled Storytime: Pajama Storytime

CLP – Carrick 1811 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh

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

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We Learn: Memoir and Creative Writing

CLP – Squirrel Hill 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh

Students will engage in writing from prompts and learn about what makes a good memoir. They will also have the opportunity to read famous memoirs from published authors. Students will … Continued

Babies and toddlers play with a spread of toys on the library floor.

Playdate at the Library

CLP – Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh

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 … Continued

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Cookbook Club

CLP – Brookline 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh

Join us for a new cookbook club with the Library! At select CLP locations, we will talk cookbooks, share stories and cultures and explore all things culinary. This month will … Continued