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Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures “Made Local” – Liann Tsoukas & Rob Ruck
CLP - Main (Oakland) Lecture Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesRegister to attend in-person. Joined in conversation with Edwina Kaikai Mal Goode (1908–1995) became network news’s first African American correspondent when ABC News hired him in 1962. Raised in Homestead and Pittsburgh, he worked in the mills, graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, and went on to become a journalist for the Pittsburgh Courier and later for … Continued
Local History Talk – Guyasuta Gangsters: Pittsburgh Mobsters and Their Ill-fated Dog Track
CLP - South Side 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesIn 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
Coffee + Connect
CLP - Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin 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 StatesMusic 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.
Canceled Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority Presents: Your Drinking Water: A Community Discussion
CLP - Hill District 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, United StatesJoin PWSA for a community conversation about your water. Learn about water treatment and bring questions! A CARES representative will be available for questions about your service and bill assistance. Recommended for adults.
Coffee + Connect
CLP - Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us to enjoy some coffee and snacks and meet a representative from a local community organization to learn more about their services.
Coffee + Connect
CLP - Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin 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 StatesAre 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.
International Poetry Forum Presents: Poetry Reading with Sam Hazo
CLP - Main (Oakland) Lecture Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesSamuel Hazo, inaugural Poet Laureate of Pennsylvania and founder of the International Poetry Forum, will offer a poetry reading at the Carnegie Library Lecture Hall. The reading will celebrate the relaunch of the International Poetry Forum, a nonprofit organization which Hazo led for 43 years (1966–2009) as host to poets and public figures such as Seamus … Continued
Grant Writing Bootcamp
CLP - Main (Oakland) Lecture Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a comprehensive Grant Writing Bootcamp led by the esteemed Maureen Ryan. This intensive workshop is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to craft successful grant proposals. Whether you're a novice or experienced grant writer, Maureen's expertise will guide you through the intricacies of grant writing, providing valuable insights … Continued
CMU Presents What is AI and G-AI?
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for this informative session with CMU’s NSF-funded AI Institute for Societal Decision Making (AI-SDM) as they share an overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI. If you have ever wondered about the advances of computer intelligence and the current trends, this program is for you. Presenter Roni Rosenfeld from Carnegie Mellon University's Machine … Continued
Movie Night with the League: Election Integrity in PA
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe stakes are high in elections, and Pennsylvania is a key battleground state. Come learn about all the steps, before, during, and after the election that safeguard your ballot, whether in-person or by mail. We will guide you to reliable sources and view some important videos that explain the “Journey of Your Election Ballot,” from … Continued