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4400 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 United States Get Directions
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main has several interior spaces used for programs and special events. This map provides a visual overview of those areas in the building.
First Floor:
    • Children's Department
    • Director's Office Conference Room
    • Graphic Novels Room
    • Quiet Reading Room
    • TeenSpace
Second Floor:
    • Free to the People Gallery
    • Job & Career Education Center
    • North Wing Music Room
    • South Wing Reading Room
Third Floor:
    • Third Floor Conference Room
Events at this venue
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Event Series Storytime: Preschool Pals

Storytime: Preschool Pals

CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Preschoolers and their caregivers will explore books, songs and rhymes to expand the imagination, inspire self-discovery and develop early literacy skills in this 30 minute program. For children ages 3 to 5 years and their caregivers.

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Allegheny County Law Library and Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts Present Understanding the “People’s Court:” The Nuts and Bolts of Small Claims Court

CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Hybrid Hybrid Event

Join us for a discussion about Pennsylvania's minor courts where individuals can resolve disputes typically involving smaller amounts of money or property. In this presentation, attendees will hear directly from Magisterial District Judges on specific work they do, what warrants taking legal action, what you should prepare for court, and the expectations inside a courtroom. … Continued

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Event Series Let’s Speak English!

Let’s Speak English!

CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Join us for a relaxed, social discussion group where participants can freely practice their English-speaking skills with friendly neighbors. This program takes place in the North Wing Music Room on the 2nd floor.

Event Series Teen Choice

Teen Choice

CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Join us for Teen Choice where you can choose your own creative adventure! Teen Choice is a time to continue working on the activity from the previous week’s Teen Time; explore something new using the supplies and games on hand in the Teenspace; or sharing your passion and teaching other teens about something you love. No matter … Continued

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Event Series WORKshop

WORKshop

CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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.

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Exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI in our Communities

CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Hybrid Hybrid Event

Join us for this illuminating session with CMU’s NSF-funded AI Institute for Societal Decision Making (AI-SDM) as we explore Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI in our surrounding communities. Note: This program is a livestream event that will be recorded for later access. Attendees are welcome to join in-person, which takes place in the South Wing Reading Room on the second floor of CLP-Main … Continued

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Event Series Kids Club

Kids Club

CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

The Library is the place to be! Kids Club programs may include crafts, games, books, technology and more. Meet new friends, hang out with old friends and try something new. For kids in grades K-5.

Event Series We Learn: Beginner Korean

We Learn: Beginner Korean

CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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 on the P2PU website.

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Event Series We Learn: Intermediate Korean

We Learn: Intermediate Korean

CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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 on the P2PU website.

Logo for "We Learn" and the tagline "We help. We guide. We Learn."
Event Series We Learn: Advanced Korean

We Learn: Advanced Korean

CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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 on the P2PU website.

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