Special Events
- Events
- Special Events
Book Bannings in Prison: The Fight Against Censorship
CLP - Main (Oakland) Lecture Hall 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis special event features Moira Marquis, Senior Manager of the Freewrite Project for PEN America, and Stevie Wilson, an incarcerated writer in Pennsylvania. Moira and Stevie will be talking about the challenges that book bans create for incarcerated people, as well as the movements devoted to fighting censorship behind bars. This event is sponsored by … Continued
CMU Presents STEM Club
CLP - Hazelwood 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesDo you like to solve problems? Are you interested in learning about how things work? Are you a creative person with a love for science? Join us for STEM Club! This program consists of interactive and engaging presentations on engineering topics paired with hands-on activities geared towards teens.
Fact or Fiction Civics Trivia Event
CLP - East Liberty 130 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for a spirited and fast-paced trivia competition where participants will test their knowledge on voting rights, historical elections, civic engagement, and more! Our goal is to create an engaging and educational experience for adults who are eager to learn more about our democracy in a fun, communal setting. Whether you participate as an … Continued
Incubator Productions Presents Get Published! Comics and Cartoons
CLP - South Side 2205 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesHave you ever wanted to publish your cartoons and make $ while doing so? Join us to learn the Myths and Methods of the comics industry.
Incubator Productions Presents Turn Your Think Into Ink! – Cartooning Basics
CLP - Sheraden 720 Sherwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesCartoonify your world. Learn the basic principles of cartooning including character design and storytelling with simple drawings.
Local History Day
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLocal History Day is an exciting event that celebrates the rich history and culture of the Pittsburgh region and beyond. The event brings together libraries, archives, historical societies, and community groups from the area to share their resources and knowledge with attendees. This year’s theme focuses on the connections between the past and present, and … Continued
Election Day @ The Library
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis building-wide event aims to empower our community by providing the space, skills and resources needed to become active and informed participants in the democratic process. We invite everyone to join us for all-ages activities and a celebration of democracy!
CMU Presents STEM Club
CLP - Hazelwood 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesDo you like to solve problems? Are you interested in learning about how things work? Are you a creative person with a love for science? Join us for STEM Club! This program consists of interactive and engaging presentations on engineering topics paired with hands-on activities geared towards teens.
Attack Theatre Presents Dance Workshop
CLP - Main (Oakland) 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAttack’s arts education programs connect with students through the power of creative play. Rooted in reflection, investigation, and imagination, these programs emphasize creative learning and wellness for participants of all ages. At the core of each program, dance, and movement support kinesthetic strategies to develop critical thinking, encourage collaboration, strengthen communication, and nurture creativity.
Mad Science presents Dinosaurs!
CLP - West End 47 Wabash St, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesInvestigating the habits, needs and characteristics of dinosaurs leads to the exploration of the fossilization process. Hands-on activities assist students with their understanding of fossils and dinosaurs. Students will find out how big dinosaurs really were and make a cast of a dinosaur tooth. Pre-K-Grade2
Rivers of Steel Presents The Battle of Homestead
CLP - Hazelwood 5006 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesMore than 130 years after it occurred, the Homestead Strike of 1892 retains its capacity to shock. It was a defining event that revealed in the starkest terms the respective strength of labor and management in America in the 1890s. Learn more and stay for a Q&A after the presentation.
UniSound presents Musical Petting Zoo
CLP - Mt. Washington 315 Grandview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoin us for some musical fun! Learn how to hold and play strings and brass instruments and get answers to all your musical questions.