Kids Club: Taking Flight – African Americans in Aviation
CLP - Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis program will focus on three history makers: Bessie Coleman, David E. Harris and Guion Bluford. All are African Americans who played a significant role in aviation and aerospace history. For kids in grades K-5. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.
Teen Time: Bubble-Style Graffiti Letters
CLP - East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis Teen Time program will help teens think about new ways of expressing themselves by using a distinctive style of visual art. We will also learn about Afro-Caribbean graffiti writer Phase 2, who pioneered and popularized the bubble-style lettering technique. For teens in grades 6-12. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.
Kids Club: Gee’s Bend
CLP - Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Avenue, 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.
Kids Club: Billy Porter
CLP - Hazelwood 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesKids will learn about Pittsburgh native and fashion icon Billy Porter. They will design a miniature version of a red carpet look for a paper doll, representing their own interests in a creative way. For kids in grades K-5. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.
Kids Club: Taking Flight – African Americans in Aviation
CLP - Lawrenceville 279 Fisk Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis program will focus on three history makers: Bessie Coleman, David E. Harris and Guion Bluford. All are African Americans who played a significant role in aviation and aerospace history. For kids in grades K-5. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.
Book Club
CLP - Carrick 1811 Brownsville Road, PittsburghJoin us for a lively book discussion on Soul of a Killer by Abby Collette. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, and also as an eBook on Hoopla and as an eAudio on Hoopla. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.
Book Club
CLP - Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, United StatesJoin us for a lively book discussion of A Little Devil in America by Hanif Abdurraqib which can be found in our Catalog. Note: This is a hybrid event. Attendees are welcome to join in-person or virtually by registering below and using the the link provided in your RSVP confirmation email. This event is part of our … Continued
Book Club
CLP - Hazelwood 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a lively book discussion on Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, and also as an eBook on Hoopla and as an eAudio on Hoopla. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.
Kids Club: Bottle Tops – The Art of El Anatsui
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis facilitated group learning program will help kids understand the importance of making art by hand in the style of El Anatsui. For kids in grade K-5 This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.
Teen Time: Make Your Own Trading Cards
CLP - Sheraden 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis Teen Time program will teach teens about the history of the trading card and its importance in the Negro League. It will also help teens to learn to explore mixed media applications in creating art. For teens in grades 6-12. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.
Teen Time: Make Your Own Trading Cards
CLP - Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis Teen Time program will teach teens about the history of the trading card and its importance in the Negro League. It will also help teens to learn to explore mixed media applications in creating art. For teens in grades 6-12. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.
Kids Club: Ablaze with Color
CLP - Mt. Washington 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAlma Thomas is a changemaker and artist whose creations make a difference. In this activity, we will create artwork inspired by space and nature. For kids in grades K-5. This event is part of our Black History Month 2025 programming.