K-5th Grade

CardFest is CLP’s student library card initiative designed especially for students in the city of Pittsburgh.

Need help with homework? Looking for tutoring for reading or math? The Library is here to help!

Join Kids Club for a welcoming program designed for grades K–5 that brings together creativity, exploration and community through hands-on activities.

Can’t make it to the library for Kids Club? Check out these video recording of Kids Club hands on activities.

Here are recommended guidelines based on current research to help your family make informed choices for media use.

Find book recommendations through NoveList K–8, a reader’s advisory resource designed for children, families, educators and caregivers.

Experience Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh—in your neighborhood, community or school. Book a tour, schedule a program, or enjoy an outside-the-library event.

Join the PPS Read Quest! This fun winter reading challenge invites Pittsburgh Public School students in 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade to compete.

Reading Buddies is a volunteer program where the Library recruits, trains, and places caring adults in our Children’s Spaces to engage in kid-led activities during out of school time.

Explore CLP materials, resources and services that help kids in grades K-5 learn to read.

This program ensures that Pittsburgh youth have access to free food during summer vacation.

Visit Super Science to explore hands-on experiments, creative problem-solving and fun activities that spark curiosity across a variety of topics.

PPS kids and teens in grades 5 through 12 can participate in this Youth Battle of the Books, a trivia contest based on books.