University of Pittsburgh Disinformation Lab Presents: #FakeNews: Making Sense of Digital Media in the Era of Mis/Disinformation and Clickbait
CLP - Knoxville 400 Brownsville Rd, PittsburghIntroduction to Corporate Giving
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, PittsburghWe Learn: Let’s Have Fun Learning Fundamental Spanish
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh- No events scheduled for March 24, 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 on the second floor of CLP-Main Library. Whether you are using the time for independent work or getting one-on-one help from library staff, … Continued
Library Lounge
Library Lounge
Join us for a fun and engaging social program. Activities vary and could include a movie, craft or game.
Career Cruising
Career Cruising
Looking for direction in your job search, starting a new career, or exploring majors? Curious about what potential industries or jobs might work for you? In this class we'll be covering a powerful career assessment and exploration tool that you can access for free with your Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh library Card: Career Cruising. Learn … Continued
University of Pittsburgh Disinformation Lab Presents: #FakeNews: Making Sense of Digital Media in the Era of Mis/Disinformation and Clickbait
University of Pittsburgh Disinformation Lab Presents: #FakeNews: Making Sense of Digital Media in the Era of Mis/Disinformation and Clickbait
Fake news is nothing new, but it feels more prevalent these days. Widespread use of everyday technologies have allowed low quality information to spread with ease. Misleading or outright false information can reach more people more quickly thanks to social media. Join Dr. Jessica Ghilani as she examines the historical framework for understanding fake news, … Continued
Library Lounge: Movie Matinee
Introduction to Corporate Giving
Introduction to Corporate Giving
This class will cover how corporate grantmakers are different from traditional foundations in many ways. We will go over a basic overview of the different types of corporate giving including what motivates corporations to give, and how to find potential corporate partners. Note: This hybrid program will take place in the Job & Career Education … 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!
Finding Deep Roots: Genealogy Workshop
Finding Deep Roots: Genealogy Workshop
Our genealogy workshop is a dynamic and interactive program designed to empower participants with the skills, resources, and knowledge needed to explore their family history, create pedigree charts, and connect with their ancestral roots in a supportive community environment. Recommended for adults.
We Learn: Let’s Have Fun Learning Fundamental Spanish
We Learn: Let’s Have Fun Learning Fundamental Spanish
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.
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.
Pittsburgh Voices through Photos: Session 2
Pittsburgh Voices through Photos: Session 2
Your Voices, Your Photographs, Your Perspectives Join CivicCLP and your fellow community for a brand-new dialogue series to experience Essential PhotoVoice, an approach that combines amateur photography with facilitated group discussion. Using this approach, participants will identify, photograph and give voice to what makes Pittsburgh unique and identify areas for growth in our community. Note: … Continued
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.
We Learn: Let’s Have Fun Learning Easy Spanish
We Learn: Let’s Have Fun Learning Easy Spanish
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: Coffee, Coloring and Crafts
Library Lounge: Coffee, Coloring and Crafts
Join us for a fun and engaging social program where you can choose from various crafts, games, and other activities to do while connecting with other folks in the community. Feel free to bring your own craft projects to work on as well!
Smithfield Critics Book Discussion Group
Smithfield Critics Book Discussion Group
Join us for a lively book discussion of Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea.
Library Lounge: Crafternoons
Library Lounge: Crafternoons
Join us for a simple craft each month and a chance to connect with other folks in the community. This program will take place in the Graphic Novel room on the first floor of CLP-Main Library.
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. No registration required. This program will take place in the South Wing Reading Room on the second floor of CLP-Main Library.
Book Club
Book Club
Computer Basics 3: Access the Internet
Computer Basics 3: Access the Internet
In this final part of our Computer Basic Series, learn how to access the Internet from a computer and practice the basics of finding information online. This program will take place in the Job & Career Education Center on the second floor of Main Library. Registration not required.
Community Cultures: Fermented Foods for Health
Community Cultures: Fermented Foods for Health
Learn about the benefits of fermented foods and how to introduce them into your diet and lifestyle. This lecture-based, introductory class will go over 10 different fermented foods. Recommended for adults.
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.
Library Lounge: Movie Night
Book Club
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
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.
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. Click here to register.
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. Click here to register.
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.
Comic Art Critique Workshop
Comic Art Critique Workshop
Calling all aspiring comic creators and cartoon enthusiasts for the Comic Art Critique Workshop! Isaac Fisher, experienced cartoon teacher from Incubator Productions, will offer one-on-one guidance with personalized tips and feedback on your unique comic creations. You'll also learn artistic techniques such as dynamic panel layouts, captivating character design and storytelling through visuals. And don't … Continued
Library Lounge
Postponed Local Author Event: Rachael Lippincott
Postponed Local Author Event: Rachael Lippincott
Join us as we welcome Pittsburgh writer Rachael Lippincott in an exploration of her latest young adult romance novel, Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh. Recommended for teens and adults. No registration is required. The first 25 attendees will receive a copy of Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh This event has been rescheduled for April 20 … Continued
Book Club
Book Club
Join us for a lively book discussion. Help us select what books we will be reading and discussing together!
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.