Finding Deep Roots
CLP - Hill District 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, United StatesFinding Deep Roots will spark interest in genealogy research by showcasing a 5-generation pedigree chart. Participants will receive one on one assistance to begin to complete their own chart.
Local Author Event: D. Angel
CLP - South Side 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAuthor D. Angel was twenty-eight years old the first time he got out of prison. Most of his life revolved around drugs, violence, degrading women, and being a sometime-father. He was angry at the world and didn't care. But he found the strength, determination, and a strong commitment to change. In Through the Test of Time, … Continued
Catapult presents Public Libraries as an Anti-Poverty Tool: The Role of Libraries in the Fight Against Poverty
CLP - East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us to discuss libraries' ever changing role as a safe space that serves our community residents with "cradle to grave" services that are vital to making sure all community residents have access to education, digital inclusivity, community connectivity and even a warm place to rest. How can community organizations, city and county leadership, school … Continued
Genealogy Day
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin genealogy societies and libraries from Western Pennsylvania for help with your research and information about their collections. CLP & Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society have planned workshops for beginners and experts alike. No registration is required to attend talks and meet with genealogy societies. Speakers for the day are: 1:30 pm “Finding Your Civil War … Continued
Library Lounge: Movie Matinee: Whitney Houston: I Want to Dance With Somebody
CLP - Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a movie screening. This event is part of our Black History Month 2024 programming.
Canceled Digital Skills: Gadget Lab
CLP - East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield 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.
Adult Book Buzz
VirtualCLP’s Collection Development Team will share their favorite titles of 2023 and offer a sneak peak of what you’ll see on library shelves this Spring. Registration is required. This program will be offered virtually on Zoom. Register here
Canceled Library Lounge: Crafternoons
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesBring a fiber arts project you're working on to this session and connect with other folks in the community. A small amount of craft supplies will be available for curious beginners. This program will take place in the Director's Office Conference room.
Neighborhood Legal Services Presents: Legal Literacy
CLP - Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, 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.
Phipps Presents Garden Planning
CLP - Hill District 2177 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, United StatesReady to plan for the next growing season? Join us as we talk the planting schedule and how to choose varieties in preparation of the Seed Swap next month
Book Club
CLP - Brookline 708 Brookline Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a lively book discussion on The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. This book discussion is a hybrid event. Book discussion attendees are welcome to attend in-person or attend virtually by registering here. This event is part of our Black History Month 2024 programming.
Career Counseling with Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS)
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCareer counselors from Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) will be at Main Library to give their expert guidance and provide personal attention every step of the way. Whether you are seeking employment or a career change, they will help you to explore your options, define your objectives and develop the strategy and tools required … Continued