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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 WORKshop: Career Ready

WORKshop: Career Ready

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 tips on interviewing. This is a no appointment needed drop in session that takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the 2nd floor at the Main Library.

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Event Series Zine Hangout

Zine Hangout

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

Calling all zine and book-makers! It's time to get together, share stories, build community, and make a zine! This workshop will allow you to work on your zine page, comic, or art book while chatting with other creators. We will serve light refreshments and have staplers, trimmers, drawing supplies, paper, adhesives, scissors, scraps, scanners, photocopies … Continued

Two young children, about two and four, enjoy a puppet show.
Event Series Storytime: Family Fun

Storytime: Family Fun

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

Join us for stories, songs and action rhymes. During this 30 minute program, families will meet new friends and develop early literacy skills. For children ages birth to five years and their caregivers.

Event Series Super Science

Super Science

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

Get curious! At Super Science, kids in K-5th grade will have a chance to get excited about a science topic. A read aloud is paired with hands-on, high quality STEM activities promoting scientific inquiry and wonder about science. For kids in grades K-5.

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Homestead Cemetery Stories Behind the Stones

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

Historians share tales of labor leaders, battlefield patriots, civil rights activists and pioneering sports heroes buried in the cemetery in Munhall, PA. This program will take place in the South Wing Reading Room. For adults.

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Event Series We Learn: Korean – Beginner Level

We Learn: Korean – Beginner Level

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: Korean – Intermediate Level

We Learn: Korean – Intermediate Level

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.

We Learn rocket logo on an orange background.
Event Series We Learn: Korean – Advanced Level

We Learn: Korean – Advanced Level

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 Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) presents One-on-One Appointments

Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) presents Career Counseling

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

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

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Event Series Playdate at the Library

Playdate at the Library

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

Children learn and grow through family play! Playdate is a time for families to grow their community; enjoy toys, games and supplies in the children's space; and connect with Children's Services staff. For children birth to 5 years and their caregivers.

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Getting Started with Ancestry.com

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

Ancestry.com is the world’s largest genealogy database — and it’s available for free in libraries throughout Allegheny County. Join us to learn tips and tricks for using this powerful research tool. This class takes place in the conference room in the Family & Local History Department.

Free

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