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Davis Consulting Solutions Presents Community2Work: One-on-One Appointments
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, PittsburghIntroduction to Fundraising Planning
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, PittsburghSmall Business Research
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, PittsburghCareer Counseling with Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS)
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, PittsburghMusic @ Main: Jazz LP Listening Session from Our Pittsburgh Collection
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, PittsburghWeek of Events
Transferable Skills
Transferable Skills
The primary goal of a transferable skills program is to empower individuals to navigate career transitions more effectively by recognizing the value of their existing skills and how they can be transferred to new roles or environments. This program takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor.
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
Davis Consulting Solutions Presents Community2Work: One-on-One Appointments
Davis Consulting Solutions Presents Community2Work: One-on-One Appointments
This is a one-on-one appointment with a Community2Work professional designed to assist those who are looking for assistance with resume preparation, professional development, business etiquette, job matching, and interview coaching services. Call 412-622-3114 to book an appointment. To book an appointment: Click here or call 412-622-3114 to book your appointment. If you are prompted to … Continued
Spanish Book Club
Spanish Book Club
Join us for a lively book discussion of books written in Spanish by Spanish-speaking authors. Trabajos del Reino de Yuri Herrera Te esperamos para un dinámico debate sobre libros escritos en español de autores de habla española.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Introduction to Fundraising Planning
Introduction to Fundraising Planning
Participants will learn strategies for devising a fundraising 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. This program takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor.
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!
Japanese Book Binding Workshop
Japanese Book Binding Workshop
Join us for a cool bookmaking experience where we will teach you how to sew your own book using a historic stab binding technique commonly known as Japanese binding. This program takes place in the 3rd floor conference room.
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.
Book Club
Book Club
Join us for a lively book discussion of The Wager by David Grann This title is available for checkout in our Catalog, and also as an eBook on Hoopla and as an eAudio on Hoopla.
Library Lounge: Movie Matinee
Three Rivers Readers Book Club
Three Rivers Readers Book Club
The Three Rivers Readers is designed to explore the role Pittsburgh plays in our collective literary culture. We will explore numerous genres from a variety of writers. Memoirs, plays, poetry, photobooks and novels are all part of this group. The main thread is Pittsburgh. Fences by August Wilson This title is available for checkout in … Continued
Small Business Research
Small Business Research
This program is an overview of the small business resources that are available. The overview will show you how to view sample business plans, industry reports, and demographics. This program takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor.
Book Club
Book Club
Join us for a lively book discussion Day by Michael Cunningham. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog.
Old Flame Presents Mending 101
Old Flame Presents Mending 101
Learn how to repair your clothes with Old Flame Mending! This class will cover the basics: button replacement, sewing up seams, fixing tears, and patching.
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: Garden Conversation
Library Lounge: Garden Conversation
Join us for a Green thumbs Up good time! Houseplant Propagation.
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
anxiJoin us for a lively book discussion of Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog.
Library Lounge: Gaming
Library Lounge: Movie Night
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.
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 Gator Country by Rebecca Renner. 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: Throwback Cinema
Join us for a fun movie screening of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
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.
Music @ Main: Jazz LP Listening Session from Our Pittsburgh Collection
Music @ Main: Jazz LP Listening Session from Our Pittsburgh Collection
Enjoy choice cuts from the deep legacy of Pittsburgh jazz greats—ones who went abroad and ones who stayed local. This program takes place in the South Wing Reading Room.
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.
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.