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Grant Writing Bootcamp
CLP - Main (Oakland) Lecture Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue, PittsburghUniversity of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Library System Presents Misinformation Escape Room & Discussion
CLP - South Side 2205 East Carson Street, PittsburghThe PEAL Center Presents Special Education: What Families Need to Know
CLP - Lawrenceville 279 Fisk Street, PittsburghMovie Night with the League: Election Integrity in PA
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, PittsburghDigital Skills: Getting Started with Microsoft Word
CLP - Hill District 2177 Centre Avenue, PittsburghNavigating and Understanding Pennsylvania Courts
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, PittsburghHarris Agency Presents Understanding Medicare Parts A, B, C, D
CLP - Brookline 708 Brookline Boulevard, PittsburghSelf-Advocates United as 1 Presents All About Wellness
CLP - Knoxville 400 Brownsville Rd, PittsburghUniversity of Pittsburgh Disinformation Lab Presents #FakeNews: Making Sense of Digital Media in the Era of Mis/Disinformation and Clickbait
CLP - West End 47 Wabash St, PittsburghHarris Agency Presents Understanding Medicare Parts A, B, C, D
CLP - Carrick 1811 Brownsville Road, PittsburghThree Rivers Waterkeeper and Watersheds of South Pittsburgh Presents Be A Water Advocate for Your Community!
CLP - Beechview 1910 Broadway Avenue, PittsburghWeek of Events
Grant Writing Bootcamp
Grant Writing Bootcamp
Join us for a comprehensive Grant Writing Bootcamp led by the esteemed Maureen Ryan. This intensive workshop is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to craft successful grant proposals. Whether you're a novice or experienced grant writer, Maureen's expertise will guide you through the intricacies of grant writing, providing valuable insights … Continued
Creative Citizen Studios Art Workshop
Creative Citizen Studios Art Workshop
This 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 the library and class instructor of special accommodations prior … Continued
Creative Citizen Studios Art Workshop
Creative Citizen Studios Art Workshop
This 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 the library and class instructor of special accommodations prior … Continued
WORKshop
WORKshop
We are here to help you with getting a resume started, placing the finishing touches on a cover letter, or providing a refresher on digital skills. This program takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor.
Library Lounge
Library Lounge
Join us for a fun and engaging social program. Activities vary and could include a movie, craft or game.
Library Lounge: Movie Matinee
Library Lounge: Movie Matinee
Join us for a movie screening of Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning (2023).
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!
University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Library System Presents Misinformation Escape Room & Discussion
University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Library System Presents Misinformation Escape Room & Discussion
Test your skills at identifying AI-generated images, identifying headline bias, and more as you play through a misinformation-themed escape room. A discussion to reflect on the experience will follow.
The PEAL Center Presents Special Education: What Families Need to Know
The PEAL Center Presents Special Education: What Families Need to Know
Join us for an overview of Special Education-IEP and 504 Plans for families. This session will provide basic information about special education rights and answer questions that families may have about the process.
Movie Night with the League: Election Integrity in PA
Movie Night with the League: Election Integrity in PA
The 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
Digital Skills: Getting Started with Microsoft Word
Digital Skills: Getting Started with Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word is one of the most common tools that people use for writing, editing, and publishing documents on a computer. Learn the basics of Word in this workshop.
Library Lounge: Movie Matinee
Smithfield Critics Book Discussion Group
Smithfield Critics Book Discussion Group
Join us for a lively book discussion of Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America by Steve Inskeep. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog.
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.
Cover Letter Writing
Cover Letter Writing
Get that interview by learning how to write a meaningful and compelling cover letter. This program takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor.
Navigating and Understanding Pennsylvania Courts
Navigating and Understanding Pennsylvania Courts
Join Allegheny County Law Library in partnership with Pennsylvanians for Modern courts to learn about the purpose and procedures of the courts in Pennsylvania’s Judicial System. Participants will hear from a Pennsylvania judge and discuss the different subject matters of each court, knowing your way around the courtroom, how judges are selected, and how you … Continued
Let’s Speak English!
Let’s Speak English!
This is a relaxed, social discussion group where participants can freely practice their English-speaking skills with friendly neighbors. For English language learners looking to practice with other learners. This program takes place in the South Wing Reading Room on the 2nd floor.
Library Lounge: Crafting
Job Search/Resume: Build Your Best Resume
Job Search/Resume: Build Your Best Resume
This class will cover the main sections of a resume, teach patrons about how to overcome applicant tracking systems (ATS), and provide some sample and “bad” resumes to help illustrate what’s been covered.
Book Club
Book Club
Join us for a lively book discussion on After Annie by Anna Quindlen. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, and also as an eBook on Hoopla and as an eAudio on Hoopla.
Let’s Speak English
Let’s Speak English
This is a relaxed, social discussion group where participants can freely practice their English-speaking skills with friendly neighbors. For English language learners looking to practice with other learners.
Creative Citizen Studios Presents Art Workshops
Creative Citizen Studios Presents Art Workshops
This 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 the library and class instructor of special accommodations prior … Continued
Book Club
Computer Basics: Access the Internet
Computer Basics: Access the Internet
In this final class in our Computer Basic Series, learn how to access the internet from a computer and practice the basics of finding information online. This program takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor.
Harris Agency Presents Understanding Medicare Parts A, B, C, D
Harris Agency Presents Understanding Medicare Parts A, B, C, D
Join the Harris Agency for a 30-minute presentation on understanding Medicare Parts A B C D with an additional 30 minutes for questions and answers. The program will break down Medicare in a fun and easy way.
Self-Advocates United as 1 Presents All About Wellness
Self-Advocates United as 1 Presents All About Wellness
We will talk about stress and the connection to health and well-being. We talk about your OK Zone, coping skills, and planning for emotional, physical, and environmental wellness. (Event includes take home lifecourse tools.)
Library Lounge: Movie Night
Library Lounge: Movie Night
Join us for a film screening on Remember the Titans (2000). BYO popcorn.
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
Join Dr. Jessica Ghilani as she examines the historical framework for understanding fake news, discusses how we got to this point, and offers tips on how to develop digital media literacy skills that guard against fake news. Recommended for adults.
Let’s Speak English!
Let’s Speak English!
This is a relaxed, social discussion group where participants can freely practice their English-speaking skills with friendly neighbors. For English language learners looking to practice with other learners.
Neighborworks presents Homebuyers Workshop
Neighborworks presents Homebuyers Workshop
Continental breakfast and lunch provided to all workshop participants. HUD certified counselors will discuss topics such as Fair housing, credit, pre- and post- purchase. A lender, realtor, inspector and insurance representative will be present to talk with participants. Recommended for adults.
Library Lounge: Tabletop Gaming
Library Lounge: Tabletop Gaming
Meet and play tabletop games with other game enthusiasts. We'll have games on hand to choose from or bring one to share.
Stranger Than Fiction: Nonfiction Book Club
Stranger Than Fiction: Nonfiction Book Club
Join us for a lively book discussion on Dress Code by Veronique Hyland. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, and also as an eBook on Hoopla and as an eAudio on Hoopla.
Library Lounge: Throwback Cinema
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.
Harris Agency Presents Understanding Medicare Parts A, B, C, D
Harris Agency Presents Understanding Medicare Parts A, B, C, D
Join the Harris Agency for a 30-minute presentation on understanding Medicare Parts A B C D with an additional 30 minutes for questions and answers. The program will break down Medicare in a fun and easy way.
30 Books in 30 Minutes: Banned Books Week
30 Books in 30 Minutes: Banned Books Week
For 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. Recommended for adults.
Music @ Main: Pittsburgh Memories on Vinyl
Music @ Main: Pittsburgh Memories on Vinyl
We'll listen to selections from the Library's collection of Pittsburgh LPs and 45s, sounds of the Pirates, Steelers, Pitt, CMU, local high schools, Mr. Rogers, George Benson, the birth of radio and more. This program takes place in the North Wing Music Room.
Book Club (Books on Broadway)
Book Club (Books on Broadway)
Join us for a lively book discussion on The Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, and also as an eBook on Hoopla and as an eAudio on Hoopla.
Library Lounge
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 takes place in the Director's Conference room on the 1st floor.
Gallery Talk: The Fashion Group of Pittsburgh
Gallery Talk: The Fashion Group of Pittsburgh
CLP'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
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 takes place in the Director's Conference room on the 1st floor.
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.
Three Rivers Waterkeeper and Watersheds of South Pittsburgh Presents Be A Water Advocate for Your Community!
Three Rivers Waterkeeper and Watersheds of South Pittsburgh Presents Be A Water Advocate for Your Community!
Join 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.