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Introduction to Fundraising Planning
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, PittsburghNeighborhood Legal Services Presents: Legal Literacy
CLP - Downtown 612 Smithfield Street, PittsburghCareer Counseling with Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS)
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, PittsburghCanceled We Learn: Cloud Computing Essentials (AWS)
CLP - East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield Street, PittsburghAn Afternoon with Terrance Hayes
CLP - Main (Oakland) Lecture Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh- No events scheduled for February 11, 2024.
Week of Events
Creative Citizen Studios Art Workshop
Creative Citizen Studios Art Workshop
This 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
WORKshop
WORKshop
Need help getting a resume started, placing the finishing touches on a cover letter, or need a refresher on digital skills? Join us for WORKshop in the Job & Career Education Center. Whether you are using the time for independent work or getting one-on-one help from library staff, stop by and get a jump-start on … Continued
Job Search/Resume: Cover Letter Writing
Job Search/Resume: Cover Letter Writing
Get that interview by learning how to write a meaningful and compelling cover letter. This program takes place in the JCEC room.
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
Book Club
Library Lounge: Movie Matinee: Till
Library Lounge: Movie Matinee: Till
Join us for a movie screening. This event is part of our Black History Month 2024 programming.
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.
Introduction to Fundraising Planning
Introduction to Fundraising Planning
This class will provide the basic steps for developing a fundraising plan for organizations who are new to the process. Participants will learn strategies for devising a plan that best reflects their organization’s needs and resources, including making a case for support, creating a plan of action, and tips on diversifying their fundraising base. Note: … Continued
Library Lounge: Knit & Crochet
Library Lounge: Knit & Crochet
Join our Crochet & Knitting Group. We are a group of friendly crochet and knitting fans, looking to teach and learn from other friendly crafters. Bring your current projects or start a new one!
Digital Skills: Android Basics
Digital Skills: Android Basics
Learn how to navigate and get the most out of a phone or tablet using Android, Google’s popular operating system that is used by most device manufacturers other than Apple.
Pittsburgh Ready Literacy Workshop: Every Child Ready to Read
Pittsburgh Ready Literacy Workshop: Every Child Ready to Read
Gain ideas for incorporating early learning strategies and supports into daily interactions with children. Discuss and learn about the life-long impact of developing early literacy skills. This session is presented on Zoom. Attendees will receive 1 hour of PQAS credit. Register here to attend
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.
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
Industry Research
Industry Research
Learn how to use First Research to find industry information that is essential if you are preparing a business plan. This program takes place in the Tech Room Downtown. Register here to attend virtually.
Digital Skills: DigitalLearn/Safety & Security Online
Digital Skills: DigitalLearn/Safety & Security Online
Getting started learning technology? This class will introduce you to DigitalLearn, the library’s best source for self-paced technology learning, and will cover things you need to know to stay safe and secure online.
Creative Citizen Studios Art Workshop
Creative Citizen Studios Art Workshop
This 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
Digital Skills: Gadget Lab
Digital Skills: Gadget Lab
Drop 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.
Let’s Speak English!
Let’s Speak English!
Let's Speak English is a fun, relaxed discussion group where participants get a chance to practice English speaking skills with friendly neighbors. This group is open to everyone and will take place in the South Wing Reading Room on the second floor of CLP-Main.
Digital Skills: eBooks and Audiobooks
Digital Skills: eBooks and Audiobooks
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.
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
Book Club
Book Club
Join us for a lively book discussion of The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. This event is part of our Black History Month 2024 programming.
Library Lounge: Gaming
Page Turners Book Club
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
Meditation with a Monk
Meditation with a Monk
Join us for an hour long meditation program that explores techniques for relaxing the body and calming the mind, while also cultivating mindfulness, loving kindness, and equanimity. No equipment or previous experience required. Come as you are. For Adults.
Introduction to Ancestry.com
Introduction to Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com is the world’s largest genealogy research site. Join us to learn search strategies and tips for finding the records you want out of the millions on the site. Ancestry.com is available for free in all Allegheny County libraries. Registration is required. This program will be offered virtually on Zoom. Register here to attend online.
Library Lounge: Coffee Hour
Let’s Speak English!
Let’s Speak English!
Let's Speak English is a fun, relaxed discussion group where participants get a chance to practice English speaking skills with friendly neighbors. This group is open to everyone.
Book Club
Book Club
Join us for a lively book discussion of The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb. This event is part of our Black History Month 2024 programming.
Canceled We Learn: Cloud Computing Essentials (AWS)
Canceled We Learn: Cloud Computing Essentials (AWS)
We Learn learning circles are volunteer-facilitated peer learning groups. Learning circles meet in person but use a hybrid model with online learning materials. Please click the register button to visit the registration site and see more details about what the facilitator has planned. Click here to register.
We Learn: Advanced Korean
We Learn: Advanced Korean
We Learn learning circles are volunteer-facilitated peer learning groups. Learning circles meet in person but use a hybrid model with online learning materials. Please click the register button to visit the registration site and see more details about what the facilitator has planned. Please click here to register.
Library Lounge: Movie Matinee
We Learn: Intermediate Korean
We Learn: Intermediate Korean
We Learn learning circles are volunteer-facilitated peer learning groups. Learning circles meet in person but use a hybrid model with online learning materials. Please click the register button to visit the registration site and see more details about what the facilitator has planned. Please click here to register.
Library Lounge: Tabletop Gaming
Library Lounge: Tabletop Gaming
Come join us for an afternoon full of board games! We have a large game collection on site, and you are also welcome to bring your own. Several of our games also have Spanish-language rulebooks available.
We Learn: Beginner Korean
We Learn: Beginner Korean
We Learn learning circles are volunteer-facilitated peer learning groups. Learning circles meet in person but use a hybrid model with online learning materials. Please click the register button to visit the registration site and see more details about what the facilitator has planned. Click here to register.
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
Library Lounge
Let’s Speak English!
Let’s Speak English!
Let's Speak English is a fun, relaxed discussion group where participants get a chance to practice English speaking skills with friendly neighbors. This group is open to everyone.