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Archives & Special Collections Treasures

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

Learn more about CLP's Archives and Special Collections, all of which are open to all researchers! We'll share some of our favorite treasures in the collection, teach visitors the best way to handle these unique items, and show you how to request to use them. Come to the Family & Local History Department on the … Continued

Recollection Studio Open House

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

Come see what's new in the Recollection Studio, the Library's DIY digitization lab. We have new equipment for digitizing film-based media, and we're excited to show it off! The Recollection Studio is located on the 3rd floor.

Local History Talk – Guyasuta Gangsters: Pittsburgh Mobsters and Their Ill-fated Dog Track

CLP - South Side 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

In 1930, a small group of Pittsburgh gambling racketeers opened a dog racing track in an O’Hara Township amusement park and called it the Guyasuta Kennel Club. They were plagued by troubles from the get-go. Mechanical problems and deadly accidents involving the dogs attracted the attention of law enforcement and a month-long battle ensued to … Continued

Event Series Coffee + Connect

Coffee + Connect

CLP - Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Join us to enjoy some coffee and snacks and meet a representative from a local community organization to learn more about their services.

Music @ Main: Oral History of Music in Pittsburgh (OHMP)

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

Music staff will give an introduction to the Oral History of Music in Pittsburgh Collection (OHMP). Maurice Levy interviewed 300 local musicians from 1991 to 2005. The interviews are being digitized this year, and will be available to listen to on Historic Pittsburgh’s website.

Event Series Coffee + Connect

Coffee + Connect

CLP - Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Join us to enjoy some coffee and snacks and meet a representative from a local community organization to learn more about their services.

Event Series Coffee + Connect

Coffee + Connect

CLP - Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Join us to enjoy some coffee and snacks and meet a representative from a local community organization to learn more about their services.

Beyond the Teen Space: Using the Library After High School

CLP - East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Are you a Teen about to venture into life after high school? Want to learn more about the library outside of the Teen section? Join us for a tour and discussion of the Adult Space and how it can be used to help you succeed after graduation.

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