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30 Books in 30 Minutes: Banned Books Week
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesFor Banned Books Week, staff race against the clock to share their favorite banned book recommendations as we celebrate the Freedom to Read! This event will take place in the South Wing Reading Room on the second floor of CLP-Main Library. It will also be livestreamed to a virtual audience (registration required using the link … Continued
Storytime: Family Fun
CLP - Knoxville 400 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 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.
Library Lounge: Crafternoons
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a simple craft each month and a chance to connect with other folks in the community. This program takes place in the Director's Conference room on the 1st floor.
Digital Skills: Gadget Lab
CLP - Allegheny 1230 Federal 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.
Library Lounge: Crafternoons
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a simple craft each month and a chance to connect with other folks in the community. This program takes place in the Director's Conference room on the 1st floor.
Gallery Talk: The Fashion Group of Pittsburgh
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCLP's Special Collections Department houses a collection on historical fashion and costuming, including books on cultural dress, high-fashion styles, and military uniforms from the 18th and 19th centuries. The book plates read “Purchased Using Funds Donated by the Fashion Group of Pittsburgh." How did the Steel City become the fashion capital of Appalachia? Why were … Continued
Three Rivers Waterkeeper and Watersheds of South Pittsburgh Presents Be A Water Advocate for Your Community!
CLP - Beechview 1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us to learn why and how to advocate for clean water! We will discuss sources of water pollution and how to spot and report water pollution and share knowledge about our clean water laws and advocacy actions.
Playdate at the Library
CLP - Allegheny 1230 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesChildren learn and grow through play! Playdate is a time for families to grow their community, enjoy toys, games and supplies in the children's space and connect with our Children's Services staff. For children ages birth to five years and their caregivers.
Zine Hangout
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCalling all zine and book-makers! It's time to get together, share stories, build community, and make a zine! This workshop will allow you to work on your zine page, comic, or art book while chatting with other creators. We will serve light refreshments and have staplers, trimmers, drawing supplies, paper, adhesives, scissors, scraps, scanners, photocopies … Continued
College Applications
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWe can help you understand early decision applications, write an impactful personal statement, or best leverage your test scores and extracurriculars. We will also discuss application fees and how to get letters of recommendation in time for deadlines. Note: This program is a livestream event. Attendees are welcome to join in-person, which takes place in … Continued
Storytime: Family Fun
CLP - Homewood 7101 Hamilton Ave, 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.