Storytime: Family Fun
CLP - Hill District 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, United StatesJoin 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 and their caregivers.
ProjectArt Pittsburgh Squirrel Hill Ages 13-18
CLP - Squirrel Hill 5801 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesProjectArt’s free classes run from September - May. Materials are provided for all students ages 4-18; 8-12, or 13-18. Local, professional artists teach classes aligned with the National Arts Education Association standards and are informed by the teaching artist's creative practice. ProjectArt classes are fun, imaginative and cultivate a love of learning. Enrollment is ongoing … Continued
CLP Virtual Book Club
VirtualJoin us for a lively book discussion of Africaville by Jeffrey Colvin, available in our Catalog, and also as an eBook on Hoopla and as an eAudio on Hoopla.. Registration is required and this program will be offered virtually. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.
Meditation with a Monk
CLP - East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for an hour long meditation program that explores techniques for relaxing the body and calming the mind, while also cultivating mindfulness, loving kindness, and equanimity. No equipment or previous experience required. Come as you are. For Adults.
Library Lounge: Movie Night
CLP - Lawrenceville 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a film screening of Sarafina! BYO popcorn!
Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures “Poets Aloud” – Pádraig Ó Tuama & Philip Metres
CLP - Main (Oakland) Lecture Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesREGISTER to save your seat. This lecture is livestreamed and available to view on the Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures YouTube channel for one week. Irish poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama’s work centers around themes of language, power, conflict and religion. He is the author of several books of poetry and prose: Feed the Beast, … Continued
Playdate at the Library
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesChildren 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.
Pittsburgh Ready Literacy Workshops: Race, Reading and Young Children
VirtualAn interactive introduction to the importance of racial representation in children’s literature. Participants will learn to identify books that can encourage positive racial identity development for children of color. Presented on Teams. Attendees will receive 1 hour of PQAS credit.
Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesExplore action rhymes, songs and stories in this 20-30 minute program. Young children and adults will engage in language activities, books and reading, and creative play in a positive atmosphere. For children birth to 36 months and their caregivers.
Little Artists
CLP - Lawrenceville 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesChildren learn and grow through art! Little Artists is a sensory experience for young children and their caregivers and a time to explore colors, shapes, textures, and materials. To encourage open experimentation and self-expression, this program focuses on the process of creation rather than the finished product. Exploration can get messy, so dress accordingly. For children ages birth … Continued
Let’s Speak English!
CLP - Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesA relaxed, social discussion group where participants can freely practice their English-speaking skills with friendly neighbors. The group is for English language learners looking to practice with other learners.
Kids Club: Gee’s Bend
CLP - Lawrenceville 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesChildren will learn about the quilters and quilts of Gee’s Bend, Alabama and create a quilt collage out of paper in their style. For kids in grades K-5. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.