Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse presents Create & Learn
Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse presents Create & Learn
Space Chips Die Cut How-To with Dick Esterle
Music @ Main: Jazz LP Listening Session From Our Pittsburgh Collection
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2024 Data Privacy Clinic
2024 Data Privacy Clinic
We are celebrating International Privacy Day with experts from Carnegie Mellon University who will share some practical advice on protecting your privacy online. This event will take place in the South Wing Reading Room on the 2nd floor of CLP-Main Library. This tabling event is free and open to the public; registration is not required. … Continued
Free
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Black History Month: 30 Books in 30 Minutes
Black History Month: 30 Books in 30 Minutes
For Black History Month, staff race against the clock to share their favorite book recommendations. This event is part of our Black History Month 2024 programming.
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Area Agency on Aging Presents: Housing Options for Seniors
Area Agency on Aging Presents: Housing Options for Seniors
Allegheny County is paying attention to the needs of Older Adults who wish to remain in their homes, and even has programs which help their residents work for them. Come learn of the variety of resources offered.
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115th Anniversary: New Historical Collection
115th Anniversary: New Historical Collection
Join us in celebrating a remarkable milestone - CLP- South Side's 115th anniversary! To mark this special occasion, we are proud to introduce a brand-new Local History Collection, a treasure trove of our community's past. This collection will be accompanied by an exclusive presentation from a renowned local historian, making this anniversary a day to … Continued
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Create & Learn with Creative Reuse
Create & Learn with Creative Reuse
Flex your creativity and resourcefulness with Creative Reuse! Explore an array of unique reused materials and learn how to create beautiful works of art, craft projects, and anything you can dream up while saving useful materials from the landfill.
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Valentine’s Day Party
Valentine’s Day Party
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at CLP – Lawrenceville! Join us for silly dancing, music, and fun with friends.
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O’Ryan the O’Mazing’s Spectacular Circus Class
O’Ryan the O’Mazing’s Spectacular Circus Class
Reschedule from January 27 In this class, children will learn the basics of clowning, juggling, plate spinning, and improvisational physical theater while having fun, playing games, and building confidence and focus. Together we learn to overcome failure and learn to embrace our inner clown, making this workshop a unique and empowering experience for children of … Continued
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Black History Month: 30 Books in 30 Minutes
Black History Month: 30 Books in 30 Minutes
For Black History Month, staff race against the clock to share their favorite book recommendations. This event is part of our Black History Month 2024 programming.
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Book Club: Poems by Danez Smith
Book Club: Poems by Danez Smith
Join us at Squirrel Hill each month where we read poems by various authors to learn and discover more about poetry and life. Great for poetry beginners and experts alike. Reading materials will be distributed and read during the program, so no need to read ahead! This event is part of our Black History Month … Continued
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PBJ Customs Presents: Color Me Divine
PBJ Customs Presents: Color Me Divine
This workshop provides a safe space to explore self-care and healing through art and activity. This event is part of our Black History Month 2024 programming.
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Neighborhood Legal Services Presents: Legal Literacy
Neighborhood Legal Services Presents: Legal Literacy
Neighborhood 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.
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County Services Resource Fair
County Services Resource Fair
Join 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
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Cue’s Creative Workshops for Kids
Cue’s Creative Workshops for Kids
Join library card artist Cue Perry in this 60-minute intro to drawing, painting, color theory and more! Cue shows kids how art can be fun, and advocates for thinking outside the box. This event is part of our Black History Month 2024 programming.
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Hybrid Event
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Page Turners Book Club
Hybrid Event
Page Turners Book Club
Join us for a lively discussion of the title, "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store," by James McBride. 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 … Continued
Canceled Storytime: Family Fun
Canceled Storytime: Family Fun
Join 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 4-7)
ProjectArt Pittsburgh Squirrel Hill (Ages 4-7)
ProjectArt’s free classes run from September - May. Materials are provided for all students ages 4-7. 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 throughout the year. … Continued
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Incubator Productions Presents: Turn Your Think Into Ink! – Cartooning Basics
Incubator Productions Presents: Turn Your Think Into Ink! – Cartooning Basics
Cartoonify your world. Learn the basic principles of cartooning including character design and storytelling with simple drawings.
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An Afternoon with Terrance Hayes
An Afternoon with Terrance Hayes
Join us for a multi-media author event and Q&A with Poet Terrance Hayes. Hayes is an elegant and adventurous writer with disarming humor, grace, tenderness, and brilliant turns of phrase, very much interested in what it means to be an artist and a Black man. Registration encouraged. Seating is first come, first serve. An overflow … Continued
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UniSound presents Musical Instrument Petting Zoo
UniSound presents Musical Instrument Petting Zoo
Children of all ages are welcome to come to try out a variety of string and brass instruments. Learn how to hold and play each instrument and get answers to all your music-related questions.
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We LOVE You (and Books Too)
We LOVE You (and Books Too)
Stop by the Children's Department and celebrate Valentine's Day, your loved ones, and the Library. We'll have activities for all to make, take, and share.
Playdate at the Library
Playdate at the Library
Children 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.
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Neighborhood Legal Services Presents: Legal Literacy
Neighborhood Legal Services Presents: Legal Literacy
Neighborhood 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.
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Phipps presents Garden Planning
Phipps presents Garden Planning
Ready 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! Recommended for adults, caregivers and educators.
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Best Books for Babies Storytime
Best Books for Babies Storytime
Explore action rhymes, songs and readalouds of this year’s Best Books for Babies. Then celebrate with a special treat and take home one of these award-winning books. For children birth to 18 months and their caregivers.
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County Services Resource Fair
County Services Resource Fair
Join 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
Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
Explore 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.
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Library Lounge: Kente Cloth Prints
Library Lounge: Kente Cloth Prints
Join us for a fun and engaging social program. This event is part of our Black History Month 2024 programming.
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PBJ Customs Presents: Color Me Divine
PBJ Customs Presents: Color Me Divine
This workshop provides a safe space to explore self-care and healing through art and activity. This event is part of our Black History Month 2024 programming.
Canceled Storytime: Family Fun
Canceled Storytime: Family Fun
Join 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.
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County Services Resource Fair
County Services Resource Fair
Join 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
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Azure Family Concerts
Azure Family Concerts
Azure presents an interactive, sensory-friendly live music program celebrating African American musicians and composers. Participants are invited to move and make music of their own. All ages, abilities, and behaviors welcome! This event is part of our Black History Month 2024 programming.
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Finding Deep Roots
Finding Deep Roots
Finding 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.
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Local Author Event: D. Angel
Local Author Event: D. Angel
Author 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
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Catapult presents Public Libraries as an Anti-Poverty Tool: The Role of Libraries in the Fight Against Poverty
Catapult presents Public Libraries as an Anti-Poverty Tool: The Role of Libraries in the Fight Against Poverty
Join 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
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Genealogy Day
Genealogy Day
Join 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
Free
Playdate at the Library
Playdate at the Library
Children 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.
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Library Lounge: Movie Matinee: Whitney Houston: I Want to Dance With Somebody
Library Lounge: Movie Matinee: Whitney Houston: I Want to Dance With Somebody
Join us for a movie screening. This event is part of our Black History Month 2024 programming.
Virtual Event
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Adult Book Buzz
Virtual Event
Adult Book Buzz
CLP’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
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Neighborhood Legal Services Presents: Legal Literacy
Neighborhood Legal Services Presents: Legal Literacy
Neighborhood 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.
Canceled Storytime: Family Fun
Canceled Storytime: Family Fun
Join 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.
Canceled Library Lounge: Crafternoons
Canceled Library Lounge: Crafternoons
Bring 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.
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Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures “Words & Pictures” – A.S. King
Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures “Words & Pictures” – A.S. King
Register to attend IN-PERSON or WATCH ONLINE. The video link for the livestreamed event will be emailed to all registrants on the day of the lecture. The captioned video will be available to view for one week, expiring on February 29, 2024. In her new book Attack of the Black Rectangles, Amy takes on censorship and intolerance in a … Continued
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Prevail Above Domestic Violence Center, Inc. Presents: #NOTSORELATIONSHIPGOALS
Prevail Above Domestic Violence Center, Inc. Presents: #NOTSORELATIONSHIPGOALS
Learn how portrayals of romantic relationships in the media set toxic unrealistic expectations. This is a safe space for teens to discuss unhealthy relationships being perpetuated through the media.
Career Counseling with Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS)
Career Counseling with Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS)
Career 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
5 events,
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Cue’s Creative Workshops for Kids
Cue’s Creative Workshops for Kids
Join library card artist Cue Perry in this 60-minute intro to drawing, painting, color theory and more! Cue shows kids how art can be fun, and advocates for thinking outside the box. This event is part of our Black History Month 2024 programming.
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Azure Family Concerts
Azure Family Concerts
Azure presents an interactive, sensory-friendly live music program celebrating African American musicians and composers. Participants are invited to move and make music of their own. All ages, abilities, and behaviors welcome! This event is part of our Black History Month 2024 programming.
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Azure Family Concerts
Azure Family Concerts
Azure musicians will present a series of interactive, sensory-friendly programs for all ages and abilities. Each concert features 45-minutes of live music from different genres, followed by an instrument petting zoo. Participants are invited to move and make music of their own. All behaviors are welcome!
10 events,
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County Services Resource Fair
County Services Resource Fair
Join 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
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Digital Skills: eBooks, Audiobooks, and Video
Digital Skills: eBooks, Audiobooks, and Video
Did you know that you can check out eBooks, Audiobooks, and streaming video from the library using your own phone, tablet, or computer? In this workshop, we will show you where to find and how to use these resources.
Free
6 events,
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Area Agency on Aging Presents: Housing Options for Seniors
Area Agency on Aging Presents: Housing Options for Seniors
Allegheny County is paying attention to the needs of Older Adults who wish to remain in their homes, and even has programs which help their residents work for them. Come learn of the variety of resources offered.
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Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures “Made Local” – Cameron Barnett
Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures “Made Local” – Cameron Barnett
Murmur A poetry collection that explores the complexity of race and the body for a Black man in contemporary America. The second book by NAACP Image Award finalist Cameron Barnett, Murmur considers the question of how we become who we are. The answers Barnett offers in these poems are neither safe nor easy, as he traces a … Continued
ProjectArt Pittsburgh Squirrel Hill (Ages 4-7)
ProjectArt Pittsburgh Squirrel Hill (Ages 4-7)
ProjectArt’s free classes run from September - May. Materials are provided for all students ages 4-7. 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 throughout the year. … Continued
6 events,
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County Services Resource Fair
County Services Resource Fair
Join 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
Storytime: Family Fun
Storytime: Family Fun
Join 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.
Storytime: Preschool Pals
Storytime: Preschool Pals
Preschoolers and their caregivers will explore books, songs and rhymes to expand the imagination, inspire self-discovery and develop early literacy skills in this 30 minute program. For children ages 3 to 5 years and their caregivers.
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The 12th Annual Celebration of Seeds
The 12th Annual Celebration of Seeds
Held in collaboration with Grow Pittsburgh and Phipps Conservatory, the annual Seed Swap at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main (Oakland) features seed stories, conversations with gardening experts, hands-on activities for children and teens, and a selection of free seeds for the public. New seeds will be released every hour on the hour. Workshops will … Continued
Free
Storytime: Family Fun
Storytime: Family Fun
Join 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.
Storytime: Family Fun
Storytime: Family Fun
Join 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.
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