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The Disability Vote Matters
Allegheny County Law Library (ACLL) 414 Grant Street City/County Building, Room 921, Pittsburgh, United StatesAttendees will learn their rights and about accommodations available to people with disabilities for mail in voting, in person voting, and what to do if they encounter accessibility issues. This program takes place at the Allegheny County Law Library (Registration recommended) and virtually through Microsoft Teams (Registration required). The link to join the livestream will … Continued
Movie Night with the League: Election Integrity in PA
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe stakes are high in elections, and Pennsylvania is a key battleground state. Come learn about all the steps, before, during, and after the election that safeguard your ballot, whether in-person or by mail. We will guide you to reliable sources and view some important videos that explain the “Journey of Your Election Ballot,” from … Continued
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
Book Bannings in Prison: The Fight Against Censorship
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis special event features Moira Marquis, Senior Manager of the Freewrite Project for PEN America, and Stevie Wilson, an incarcerated writer in Pennsylvania. Moira and Stevie will be talking about the challenges that book bans create for incarcerated people, as well as the movements devoted to fighting censorship behind bars. This event is sponsored by … Continued
Main Zine Collective
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWe invite you to get creative in designing your zine based on a monthly theme, chat with other zinesters and have your page added to our monthly CLP zine. We'll provide supplies, refreshments and occasionally host a how-to session with zine experts. This program takes place in the Oversized Books Room on the 2nd floor, … Continued
Fact or Fiction Civics Trivia Event
CLP - East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a spirited and fast-paced trivia competition where participants will test their knowledge on voting rights, historical elections, civic engagement, and more! Our goal is to create an engaging and educational experience for adults who are eager to learn more about our democracy in a fun, communal setting. Whether you participate as an … Continued
Why Vote the Whole Ballot in 2024?
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe presidential race isn’t the only important race on your ballot in November. Whatever your issues – environment, healthcare, 2nd amendment, housing, LGBTQIA+ rights, racial justice, jobs and minimum wage, immigration, student debt, voting rights, open primaries, community/police relations, or access for people with disabilities – you’ll find candidates who address them at the state and local … Continued
The Disability Vote Matters
VirtualAttendees will learn their rights and about accommodations available to people with disabilities for mail in voting, in person voting, and what to do if they encounter accessibility issues. Note: This program is a livestream event that will be recorded for later access. The link to join the livestream will be sent in the RSVP confirmation … Continued
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
Election Day @ The Library
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis building-wide event aims to empower our community by providing the space, skills and resources needed to become active and informed participants in the democratic process. We invite everyone to join us for all-ages activities and a celebration of democracy! Political Movie Marathon (Quiet Reading Room - 1st Floor): Join us for popcorn and coffee … Continued
Main Zine Collective
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWe invite you to get creative in designing your zine based on a monthly theme, chat with other zinesters and have your page added to our monthly CLP zine. We'll provide supplies, refreshments and occasionally host a how-to session with zine experts. This program takes place in the Oversized Books Room on the 2nd floor, … Continued
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