Book Excerpts We Should Read, Talk About and Act On: Year of the Tiger
VirtualJoin JCC's Center for Loving Kindness, the Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's CivicCLP for a Zoom conversation based on book excerpts that can impact how we move towards reconciliation as a community and as individuals. No need to read the book; we will share excerpts and guide discussion.
Mystery Book Club
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a lively discussion of the title, "Scorched Grace," by Margot Douaihy. Note: This book discussion is a hybrid event. Book discussion attendees are welcome to attend in-person, which takes place in the Director’s Conference Room on the first floor of CLP-Main, or attend virtually by registering below. Some copies of … Continued
Canceled Digital Skills: Gadget Lab
CLP - Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesDrop in and learn how to use your tablet, iPad, smartphone, laptop computer or other digital device. At this informal help session, you can ask us about your device or the apps and programs installed on it, including Microsoft and Google tools. First-come, first-served.
Award Winners Book Club
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a lively discussion of the title, "A Country for Dying," by Abdellah Taïa. Note: This book discussion is a hybrid event. Book discussion attendees are welcome to attend in-person, which takes place in the Director’s Conference Room on the first floor of CLP-Main, or attend virtually by registering below. Some copies of … Continued
Creative Citizen Studios Art Workshop
CLP - Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis 90 minute interactive arts program is designed for adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities (caregivers welcome). Workshop participants are invited to explore their artistic talents through art history and various art techniques with an art instructor from Creative Citizen Studios. Registration Required, experience not necessary. Please inform library and class instructor of special accommodations … Continued
Using AI In Your Job Search
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesChat GPT, Applicant Tracking Systems, “white fonting”, HTML tags: What AI tools will help you maximize your resume and job search, and which are quick hacks that might hurt you? In this class we’ll discuss basic vocabulary, free tools, do’s and don’ts, and where to find reliable information about this growing technology. Note: This hybrid … Continued
PCSI presents Record Review
CLP - Allegheny 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCLP (Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh) is partnering with Pittsburgh Community Services Inc. to offer insight in clearing up your PA Criminal record. Allegheny County residents with PA Charges will receive assistance with a pardon application for “Non-Violent, Non-Sexual,” charges with at least 5 years since sentence completion. To register for this event, email CornellT@pghcsi.org or … Continued
Introduction to Finding Grants
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis class covers what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders. We will discuss the 10 most important things participants need to know about finding grants, including funder motivations, how to make the first approach, and what funders really want to know about the organizations they are interested … Continued
Meet Our Partner: Goodwill – Workforce Development
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesDiscover the impactful initiatives that Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania supports at this upcoming program, where they will present on how empowered individuals contribute to flourishing communities. As a prominent social and human service provider in our area, Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania is dedicated to assisting countless individuals in job placement, and extend their support through … Continued
Health Department Resource Fair
CLP - Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD), Allegheny County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) and other community providers as they provide Narcan as along with substance use and treatment information from local organizations. Participating organizations may include ACHD Overdose Prevention, DHS Drug & Alcohol, JADE Wellness, Pathways to Care & Recovery, Positive Pathways, AHN Perinatal HOPE Program, … Continued
Neighborhood Legal Services Presents: Legal Literacy
CLP - Brookline 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesNeighborhood Legal Services works to promote fairness in the civil justice system, regardless of how much money you have. Neighborhood’s Legal Literacy presentations provide information on civil legal issues.
Life Skills Series: Mending and Basic Clothing Repair
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesMending, basic budgeting, what to know about buying or renting a place to live, how to get around in a new city, what to do when you lose your cell phone, basic DIY, or balancing a checkbook: what skills do you wish you had learned? Join Library staff for an informal and nonjudgmental group discussion … Continued