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CLP – Main (Oakland)
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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:
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- Director's Conference Room
- Graphic Novels Room
- Quiet Reading Room
- Children's Department
- TeenSpace
Second Floor:
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- Free to the People Gallery
- North Wing Music Room
- South Wing Reading Room
- Workforce Classroom
We Learn: Let’s Have Fun Learning Spanish
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWe 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
WORKshop
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesNeed 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 Workforce Classroom on the second floor. Whether you are using the time for independent work or getting one-on-one help from library staff, stop by and get a jump-start … Continued
Kids Club: Learn Braille Basics
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesIn this program, kids will learn the basics of the Braille alphabet and will practice by making a bookmark with their name or another word written in braille. For kids in grades K-5. This event is part of our Disability Pride Month 2024 programming.
Career Cruising
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWhat does it take to be a pilot? What if you want to work with animals? Let the library help you learn more about different career fields. The library offers a whole host of resources dealing with careers and career transitions. This class takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the second … Continued
Quiet Reading Party
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesBeen having a hard time carving out time to read AND be social? Why not treat your s(h)elf to both? You're invited to the party where you're encouraged to read and discuss what you’ve read with other bibliophiles along with an assortment of free coffee, tea, and pastries available to help fuel your reading stamina. … Continued
Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesExplore action rhymes, songs and stories in this 20-30 minute program. Young children and adults will engage in language activities, books and reading, and creative play in a positive atmosphere. For children birth to 36 months and their caregivers.
Recycled Folder Book Workshop
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesReduce, re-use, recycle! Join us for a bookmaking workshop where you will learn how to re-use an everyday file folder to make a book. In this workshop you will learn how to sew pages into the file folder using a needle and colored thread. After that, you’ll have plenty of free creative time to relax … Continued
Page Turners Book Club
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a lively book discussion of Good Night, Irene by Luis Alberto Urrea. Note: This book discussion is a hybrid event. Attendees are welcome to join in-person, which takes place in the Director’s Conference Room on the first floor of CLP-Main Library, or virtually using the link provided in your RSVP confirmation email. … Continued
Computer Basics 1: How to Use a Mouse
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for this beginner class where you will learn about the computer and how to use the mouse to interact with it. This is the first class in our Computer Basics Series and appropriate for anyone who has never used a computer. This class will take place in the Job & Career Education Center … Continued
Storytime: Preschool Pals
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesPreschoolers 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.
Career Counseling with Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS)
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCareer 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
Let’s Speak English!
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis 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 will take place in the South Wing Reading Room on the second floor of CLP-Main Library.