Choose your own adventure! Continue a Kids Club activity; explore the supplies, toys and games in the children's space; or teach other kids something you love. Children's Services staff will be there to support you. For kids in grades K-5.

ProjectArt’s free classes run from September - May. Materials are provided for all students ages 8-12. Local, professional artists teach classes aligned with the National Arts Education Association standards and are informed by the teaching artist's creative practice. ProjectArt classes are fun, imaginative and cultivate a love of learning. Enrollment is ongoing throughout the year. … Continued

Join our Crochet & Knitting Group. We are a group of friendly crochet and knitting fans, looking to teach and learn from other friendly crafters. Bring your current projects or start a new one!

Become a scientist who makes water safe to drink for our city! Create crazy color-changing potions in a hands-on exploration of water chemistry and water treatment. Recommended for kids in grades K-5 and their caregivers.

Test your skills at identifying AI-generated images, identifying headline bias, and more as you play through a misinformation-themed escape room. A discussion to reflect on the experience will follow. Recommended for adults.

ProjectArt’s free classes run from September – May. Materials are provided for all students ages 4-7. Local, professional artists teach classes aligned with the National Arts Education Association standards and are informed by the teaching artist’s creative practice. ProjectArt classes are fun, imaginative and cultivate a love of learning. Enrollment is ongoing throughout the year. … Continued

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.

Join CivicCLP and your fellow community for the opening reception of Pittsburgh Voices through Photos, an approach created by Essential PhotoVoice that combines amateur photography with facilitated group discussion. Using this approach, participants identified, photographed and gave voice to what makes Pittsburgh unique as well as the potential areas for growth in our community. This … Continued

Cuddle up with 30 minutes of stories, songs and action rhymes that develop early literacy skills in children ages birth to five years. Pajamas optional! For children ages birth to five years and their caregivers.

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. Please click here to register.

Join us for a fun and engaging social program where you can choose from various crafts, games, and other activities to do while connecting with other folks in the community. Feel free to bring your own craft projects to work on as well!

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.

Join ACLL as we celebrate the rule of law and help to cultivate a deeper understanding of our legal system. To celebrate we’ll have special displays highlighting pieces of our  collection showcasing voices of democracy throughout our region’s history, interactive games to boost your legal knowledge, prizes and treats, and a tour of our Library … Continued

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

Want to learn how to create and research for a perfect business plan? If so, this is the virtual program for you! Come to this program to learn what a business plan is, its purpose, the different components, and where you can research the information needed to create this plan. Note: This hybrid program will … Continued

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. Please click here to register.

Mouse and keyboard are the fundamental skills needed to do virtually anything on a computer. Join us as we practice and learn the basics of navigating a computer using these tools.

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. Please click here to register.

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.

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. … Continued

Drop in and learn how to use your tablet, iPad, smartphone, laptop computer or other digital device. At this informal help session, you can ask us about your device or the apps and programs installed on it, including Microsoft and Google tools. First-come, first-served.

Join our Teen Time program inspired by Linda Mihara’s Hearts for Love Project. We’ll fold origami hearts and inscribe them with compassionate messages to craft symbols of love and hope. These hearts will decorate a vibrant display that stands against hate and discrimination against Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. For teens in grades 6 - … Continued

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

This program will help kids gain or expand their curiosity about seeds, plants, and gardens with a hands-on investigation and planting activity. You can decide to do one activity or both. For kids in grades K -5.

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. … Continued

Choose your own adventure! Continue a Kids Club activity; explore the supplies, toys and games in the children's space; or teach other kids something you love. Children's Services staff will be there to support you. For kids in grades K-5.

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

Kids will learn about Native Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku and his invaluable contributions to the sports of surfing and swimming. Kids will also craft and decorate a mini foam surfboard and have the opportunity to test its buoyancy in water. For kids in grades K -5. This event is part of our AANHPI Heritage Month 2024 … Continued

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

ProjectArt’s free classes run from September – May. Materials are provided for all students ages 4-7. Local, professional artists teach classes aligned with the National Arts Education Association standards and are informed by the teaching artist’s creative practice. ProjectArt classes are fun, imaginative and cultivate a love of learning. Enrollment is ongoing throughout the year. … Continued

Kids will learn about Native Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku and his invaluable contributions to the sports of surfing and swimming. Kids will also craft and decorate a mini foam surfboard and have the opportunity to test its buoyancy in water. For kids in grades K -5. This event is part of our AANHPI Heritage Month 2024 … Continued

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.

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. … Continued

ProjectArt’s free classes run from September – May. Materials are provided for all students ages 8-12. Local, professional artists teach classes aligned with the National Arts Education Association standards and are informed by the teaching artist’s creative practice. ProjectArt classes are fun, imaginative and cultivate a love of learning. Enrollment is ongoing throughout the year. … Continued

Let's Speak English is a fun, relaxed discussion group where participants get a chance to practice English speaking skills with friendly neighbors. This group is open to everyone. No registration required. This program will take place in the South Wing Reading Room on the second floor of CLP-Main Library.

Learn what makes a Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Best Book for Babies title and leave with tips for choosing books for ages birth to 18 months. This session is presented on Zoom. Attendees will receive one hour of PQAS credit.

Learn how to navigate and get the most out of your phone or tablet that uses iOS, the software used on all Apple mobile devices, or Android, Google's operating system that is used by most device manufacturers other than Apple.

Cuddle up with 30 minutes of stories, songs and action rhymes that develop early literacy skills in children ages birth to five years. Pajamas optional! For children ages birth to five years and their caregivers.

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.

This 90 minute interactive arts program is designed for adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities (caregivers welcome). Workshop participants are invited to explore their artistic talents through art history and various art techniques with an art instructor from Creative Citizen Studios. Registration Required, experience not necessary. Please inform library and class instructor of special accommodations … Continued

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.

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.

Explore 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.

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.

Join 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 program will take place in the Job & Career Education Center … Continued

Kids will learn about Native Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku and his invaluable contributions to the sports of surfing and swimming. Kids will also craft and decorate a mini foam surfboard and have the opportunity to test its buoyancy in water. For kids in grades K -5. This program is part of Remake Learning Days 2024. This … Continued

Through this Teen Time program teens will learn how to make short animations using Apple Pencils and the Procreate application on iPads. This program is part of Remake Learning Days 2024.

This Teen Time program, centered on local artist Jasmine Cho's book "Role Models Who Look Like Me: Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders Who Made History" will increase teens’ awareness of notable Asian American and Pacific Islander role models. Teens will then create a portrait based on her style. This program is part of Remake Learning … Continued

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

In this program, kids will learn about some of the many languages spoken by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities around the world. They will have the opportunity to learn how to say “hello” or “welcome” in several different languages, as well as decorate a banner with welcoming words and images that can … Continued

ProjectArt’s free classes run from September - May. Materials are provided for all students ages 4-7. Local, professional artists teach classes aligned with the National Arts Education Association standards and are informed by the teaching artist's creative practice. ProjectArt classes are fun, imaginative and cultivate a love of learning. Enrollment is ongoing throughout the year. … Continued

This program will help kids gain or expand their curiosity about seeds, plants, and gardens with a hands-on investigation and planting activity. You can decide to do one activity or both. For kids in grades K -5. This program is part of Remake Learning Days 2024.

Choose your own adventure! Continue a Kids Club activity; explore the supplies, toys and games in the children's space; or teach other kids something you love. Children's Services staff will be there to support you. For kids in grades K-5.

Artist in Residence Mita Ghosal offers gentle yoga sessions for patrons. Breathe, stretch and reduce stress. No experience necessary.

Join The Asian Studies Center team from the University of Pittsburgh for a discussion of Yunte Huang’s biography Daughter of the Dragon about Anna May Wong and her struggles for stardom in Hollywood and her fight against the Asian American stereotypes. This program will take place in the South Wing Reading Room on the second … Continued

Learn the basics of making an organized and readable Excel spreadsheet including formula construction and basic worksheet formatting. This program will take place in the Job & Career Education Center on the second floor of Main Library.

ProjectArt’s free classes run from September - May. Materials are provided for all students ages 13-18. Local, professional artists teach classes aligned with the National Arts Education Association standards and are informed by the teaching artist's creative practice. ProjectArt classes are fun, imaginative and cultivate a love of learning. Enrollment is ongoing throughout the year. … Continued

Join us for an hour long meditation program that explores techniques for relaxing the body and calming the mind, while also cultivating mindfulness, loving kindness, and equanimity. No equipment or previous experience required. Come as you are. For Adults.

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.   Please click here to register.

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.

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

Join us for a lively book discussion of The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin.

Let's Speak English is a fun, relaxed discussion group where participants get a chance to practice English speaking skills with friendly neighbors. This group is open to everyone.

It's Star Wars Day (May the 4th) and what better way to celebrate than with a Star Wars Movie Marathon? Join us for your favorite episode of the original trilogy, or stay all day to watch all three! This program will take place in the Quiet Reading Room on the first floor of Main Library. … Continued

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.

Learn what makes a Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Best Book for Babies title and leave with tips for choosing books for ages birth to 18 months. Attendees will receive one hour of PQAS credit.

Explore action rhymes, songs and readalouds of this year’s Best Books for Babies. Then celebrate with a special treat and take home one of these award-winning books. For children birth to 18 months and their caregivers.

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.

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.

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

Come by the location to visit with a certified Therapet! These dogs have undergone special training to provide comfort and affection, and are certified through Animal Friends’ Therapets program. All ages are welcome. Animal Friends has lots of programs for families, youth and educators. Check out their other programs here https://www.thinkingoutsidethecage.org/our-programs/for-kids-and-teens/

Explore action rhymes, songs and readalouds of this year’s Best Books for Babies. Then celebrate with a special treat and take home one of these award-winning books. For children birth to 18 months and their caregivers.

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. Please click here to register.

Join our Crochet & Knitting Group. We are a group of friendly crochet and knitting fans, looking to teach and learn from other friendly crafters. Bring your current projects or start a new one!

Join us for this multigenerational cooking program by Share Our Strength and facilitated by Adagio Health. Through hands-on cooking lessons, children and their caregivers learn about healthy eating as a family and the importance of working together to plan and prepare healthy meals on a budget. All registered families will receive groceries to recreate meals. … Continued

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.

Come join us for an afternoon full of board games! We have a large game collection on site, and you are also welcome to bring your own. Several of our games also have Spanish-language rulebooks available.

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.

Join us for a lively discussion of the title Happiness Falls by Angie Kim. 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. Some copies … Continued

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.

Artist in Residence Mita Ghosal offers gentle yoga sessions for patrons. Breathe, stretch and reduce stress. No experience necessary.

Explore action rhymes, songs and readalouds of this year’s Best Books for Babies. Then celebrate with a special treat and take home one of these award-winning books. For children birth to 18 months and their caregivers.

 Join us for this multigenerational cooking program by Share Our Strength and facilitated by Adagio Health. Through hands-on cooking lessons, children and their caregivers learn about healthy eating as a family and the importance of working together to plan and prepare healthy meals on a budget. All registered families will receive groceries to recreate meals. … Continued

Mouse and keyboard are the fundamental skills needed to do virtually anything on a computer. Join us as we practice and learn the basics of navigating a computer using these tools.

Join us for a lively book discussion of Smoketown: The Untold Story of the Other Great Black Renaissance by Mark Whitaker.

Explore action rhymes, songs and readalouds of this year’s Best Books for Babies. Then celebrate with a special treat and take home one of these award-winning books. For children birth to 18 months and their caregivers.

Explore action rhymes, songs and readalouds of this year’s Best Books for Babies. Then celebrate with a special treat and take home one of these award-winning books. For children birth to 18 months and their caregivers.

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

Join us for a lively discussion of the title Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel. Each month, a different award winning title will be selected for discussion. 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 … Continued