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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:
    • Director's Conference Room
    • Graphic Novels Room
    • Quiet Reading Room
    • Children's Department
    • TeenSpace
Second Floor:
    • Free to the People Gallery
    • North Wing Music Room
    • South Wing Reading Room
    • Workforce Classroom
 
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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.

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Extravaganza 2024

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

Join us on Sunday, August 11 from 12 – 5 pm at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Summer Reading Extravaganza “Closing Ceremony," a family-friendly outdoor festival for all ages.

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Event Series Davis Consulting Solutions Presents: Community2Work: One-on-One Appointments

Davis Consulting Solutions Presents: Community2Work: One-on-One Appointments

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

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 in the format of a one-on-one. To book an appointment: Click here or call 412-622-3114 to book your appointment. If you are prompted to record a voicemail, … Continued

Event Series We Learn: Let’s Have Fun Learning Spanish

We Learn: Let’s Have Fun Learning Spanish

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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Career Cruising

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

What 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

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Introduction to Corporate Giving

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

This class will cover how corporate grantmakers are different from traditional foundations in many ways. We will go over a basic overview of the different types of corporate giving including what motivates corporations to give, and how to find potential corporate partners. This class takes place in the Job & Career Education Center on the … Continued

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Event Series We Learn: Let’s Have Fun Learning Spanish

We Learn: Let’s Have Fun Learning Spanish

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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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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Event Series Teen Time

Teen Time

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

If you’re into hands-on projects, epic games, music, books and just chilling out, join us for Teen Time. For teens in grades 6-12.

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Event Series Let’s Speak English!

Let’s Speak English!

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

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 will take place in the South Wing Reading Room on the second floor of CLP-Main Library.

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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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