Library & Storytime
Storytimes and library programs
Playdate at the Library
Unstructured playtime for babies and toddlers at the library.
Storytime: Family Fun
Family-friendly storytime at the Library of Accessible Media.
Create & Connect: Seasonal Gift Making
Make handmade seasonal gifts in a fun craft session at the library.
Little Artists
Sensory-friendlySensory art exploration for babies and toddlers at CLP Lawrenceville.
Little Artists
Sensory art exploration for babies and toddlers at CLP Main.
Storytime at the Museum
Storytime for little ones at Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
Create and Connect
Drop in to craft, explore library resources, and connect with your community.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History presents Three Sisters: Haudenosaunee Science & Culture
Explore Haudenosaunee culture, science & traditions through objects & stories.
Library Lounge: Tabletop Gaming
Play tabletop games and board games with other kids and teens at the library.
Little Artists
Kids' art-making session at Carnegie Library – paint, draw & create.
Chinese Library for Children presents Bilingual Story Hour
Bilingual storytelling in English and Chinese for young listeners and their families.
Little Artists
Kids' art-making session at Carnegie Library – paint, draw & create.
Storytime: Family Fun
Stories, songs, and fun for the whole family at the library.
Storytime: Family Fun
30-min family storytime with songs & action rhymes for babies & toddlers.
Pittsburgh Science Workshop presents School’s Out Science Workshop!
Hands-on science fun at the library during school breaks with Pittsburgh Science Workshop.
Create and Connect: Collage
Kids' collage art workshop at Carnegie Library – cut, paste & compose.
Exploring Photographs: Pinhole Cameras
Build your own pinhole camera and discover how photography works at the library.
Storytime: Family Fun
30-min family storytime with songs & action rhymes for babies & toddlers.
Discovery Time: Fun with Senses – Frick Environmental Center
Sensory exploration program for babies and toddlers at Frick Environmental Center.
Kids Club: Maria Tallchief
Learn about Maria Tallchief, America's first prima ballerina, through activities and crafts.
Playdate at the Library
Unstructured playtime for babies & toddlers at Carnegie Library.
Storytime: Family Fun
30-min family storytime with songs & action rhymes for babies & toddlers.
Music @ Main: Percussion Jam
Hands-on percussion jam led by a pro drummer—no experience needed.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History presents Three Sisters: Haudenosaunee Science &Culture
Explore Haudenosaunee culture, science & traditions through objects & stories.
Storytime: Family Fun
Stories, songs, and interactive fun for the whole family at Carnegie Library.
Storytime: Family Fun
Stories, songs, and interactive fun for the whole family at Carnegie Library.
Super Science
Hands-on science experiments & activities at Carnegie Library.
Teen Time: Monongahela-Inspired Trinket Dishes
Teens learn Monongahela pottery history and craft their own trinket dishes.
Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
20–30 min of songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and toddlers at Carnegie Library.
Storytime: Family Fun
Stories, songs, and interactive fun for the whole family at Carnegie Library.
Creative Citizen Studios Art Workshop
Community art workshop for kids at Carnegie Library.
Storytime: Family Fun
Stories, songs, and interactive fun for the whole family at Carnegie Library.
Create and Connect
Creative workshops building skills and community at Carnegie Library.
Super Science
Hands-on science activities and experiments at Carnegie Library.
Hello Neighbor presents Little Neighbors Cohort
Stories, art & games for young kids in immigrant families at Carnegie Library.
Kids Club: Cherokee Pinch Pots
Learn Cherokee culture and make pinch pots at Carnegie Library.
Teen Choice
Teen gaming and craft hangout at Carnegie Library.
ProjectArt Pittsburgh Homewood Ages 13-18
Art workshops and creative projects for teens at Carnegie Library.
Teen Time: Monongahela-Inspired Trinket Dishes
Teens learn Monongahela pottery and indigenous history at Carnegie Library.
Storytime: Preschool Pals
Picture books and stories for preschoolers at Carnegie Library.
Award Winning Children’s Book Author Grace Lin
Meet award-winning author Grace Lin in an interactive family session.
Kids Club: Cherokee Pinch Pots
Learn Cherokee culture and make pinch pots at Carnegie Library.
Super Science
Hands-on science experiments and exploration at Carnegie Library Downtown.
Teen Choice
Teen hangout with games, activities, and socializing at Carnegie Library.
Storytime: Family Fun
Stories, songs, and interactive fun for the whole family at Carnegie Library.
Kids Choice
Kids' hangout with games and activities at Carnegie Library.
Storytime: Preschool Pals
Picture books and stories for preschoolers at Carnegie Library.
Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
20–30 min of songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and toddlers at Carnegie Library.
Super Science
Hands-on science experiments and activities for kids at Carnegie Library.
Kids Club
Games and crafts hangout for kids at Carnegie Library's Squirrel Hill.
Super Science
Hands-on science experiments and activities for kids at Carnegie Library.
Super Science
Hands-on science experiments and activities for kids at Carnegie Library.
Teen Time
Hands-on projects, games & music for grades 6–12 at Carnegie Library Downtown.
LDA of PA presents Early Literacy Tutoring
One-on-one early reading support from trained tutors at Carnegie Library.
Playdate at the Library
Unstructured playtime at the Main library—babies and toddlers explore and connect.
Teen Choice
Games and activities chosen by and for teens at Carnegie Library.
Storytime: Pajama Storytime
Cozy bedtime stories at the library—perfect for toddlers and preschoolers in pajamas.
Library Lounge: Coloring and Drawing
Drop in for coloring and drawing at the library—relaxing creative time for kids.
ProjectArt Pittsburgh Homewood Ages 8-12
Art and hands-on projects for school-age kids at the Homewood library.
Teen Choice
Teens design their own creative projects at the South Side library branch.
Allegheny County Park Rangers present Mr. McSlithers, Eastern Rat Snake
Meet an Eastern Rat Snake and learn about its habitat with a park ranger.
ProjectArt Pittsburgh Allegheny Ages 4-7
Art exploration and creative projects for young kids at Carnegie Library.
ProjectArt Pittsburgh Homewood Ages 4-7
Art and creativity for preschoolers and kindergarteners at the Homewood library.
Kids Club
Games and crafts hangout for kids at Carnegie Library's West End.
Teen Choice
Teens choose their own creative activity each week at the Allegheny library branch.
Storytime: Pajama Storytime
Cozy bedtime stories for babies and toddlers at Carnegie Library.
Teen Time
Teens learn Native American beading and create perler bead art at the Main library.
Storytime: Family Fun
Stories, games, and crafts for the whole family at Carnegie Library.
Storytime: Family Fun
Family-friendly stories and activities at the Downtown library branch.
Kids Club: Cherokee Pinch Pots
Kids learn about Cherokee culture and hand-craft clay pinch pots at the Brookline library.
Teen Choice
Games, crafts & activities for teens at Carnegie Library's Carrick branch.
Teen Choice
Teens choose their own creative activity each week at the Brookline library branch.
Storytime: Family Fun
Family-friendly stories and activities at the Hill District library branch.
Storytime: Family Fun
Stories, games, and crafts for the whole family at Carnegie Library.
Kids Club: Cherokee Pinch Pots
Learn Cherokee culture and make pinch pots at Carnegie Library's Allegheny branch.
Kids Choice
Games, crafts & activities for kids at Carnegie Library – Beechview.
Teen Time: Monongahela-Inspired Trinket Dishes
Teens craft Monongahela-inspired pottery and learn indigenous Pittsburgh history.
Kids Club: Maria Tallchief
Discover Maria Tallchief, America's first prima ballerina, at Carnegie Library Hazelwood.
Super Science
Hands-on science games and crafts at Carnegie Library's Sheraden branch.
Kids Club
Games, crafts, and activities for kids at Carnegie Library's Woods Run branch.
Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
Cozy storytime for babies & toddlers at Carnegie Library's Main (Oakland) branch.
Teen Choice
Teen hangout with games, crafts & activities at Carnegie Library.
Storytime: Family Fun
Stories, songs & action rhymes for babies through age 5 at Carnegie Library.
Kids Club: Cherokee Pinch Pots
Learn Cherokee culture and make pinch pots at Carnegie Library's Lawrenceville branch.
Kids Choice
Games, crafts, and activities for kids at Carnegie Library's Hill District branch.
Teen Choice
Games, crafts, and activities for teens at Carnegie Library's West End branch.
Little Historians Storytime: Native American Heritage Month
Kids' storytime celebrating Native American Heritage Month at Heinz History Center.
Storytime: Preschool Pals
Stories & activities for preschoolers at Carnegie Library's South Side branch.
Storytime: Pajama Storytime
Cozy bedtime stories at Carnegie Library Main—kids welcome in pajamas!
Teen Time
Games, projects, music, and chill time for teens (grades 6–12) at Mt. Washington.
Kids Club: Maria Tallchief
Discover Maria Tallchief, America's first prima ballerina, at Carnegie Library Downtown.
Teen Time
Games, crafts, and activities for teens at Carnegie Library's East Liberty branch.
The Bug Lady presents Entomology Live: Arthropods, Diplopodias, & Exciting Insects
Hands-on insect encounter with The Bug Lady at Carnegie Library.
Little Artists
Sensory-friendlySensory art exploration for babies & toddlers at Carnegie Library.
Teen Choice
Teen hangout with games, crafts & activities at Carnegie Library.
Naturalist Char Ross presents Creepy Critters of the Night
Naturalist Char Ross shares creepy critters & nocturnal animals at Carnegie Library.
Let’s Speak English!
English language class for kids at Carnegie Library – Downtown.
Storytime: Preschool Pals
Stories & songs for preschoolers at Carnegie Library – Mt. Washington.
Create and Connect: Needlecrafts and Fiber Arts
Learn needlecrafts & fiber arts at Carnegie Library – Lawrenceville.
Playdate at the Library
Open playtime for babies & young children at Carnegie Library.
Aquatic Academy: Water Treatment Learning Lab
Hands-on workshop exploring water treatment at Pittsburgh's PgH20 facility.
Little Artists
Sensory-friendlySensory art exploration for babies & toddlers at Carnegie Library.
Storytime: Pajama Storytime
Cozy bedtime stories and rhymes for little ones at Carnegie Library.
Create and Connect: Crafternoon – Air Dry Clay Candle Holders
Make your own air-dry clay candle holders at the library during this hands-on crafting session.
Library Lounge: Tabletop Gaming
Meet fellow tabletop gamers and play board games at Carnegie Library.
Animal Friends Therapet Visit
Pet therapy visit with friendly animals from Animal Friends at Carnegie Library.
Library Lounge: Tabletop Gaming
Meet fellow tabletop gamers and play board games at Carnegie Library.
Super Science
Hands-on science exploration and experiments at Carnegie Library.
Teen Time: Modern Beadwork with Perler Beads
Explore Native American beading traditions and create your own Perler bead art at this teen workshop.
Lauretta Violin Studio presents Musical Learning: A Violin Children’s Concert with Lauretta
Young violinist performs classical pieces and hosts a violin petting zoo at Carnegie Library.
Storytime: Baby and Toddler Snugglebugs
Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and toddlers in a 20–30 minute bonding session at the library.
Super Science
Hands-on science experiments and exploration at Carnegie Library.
Storytime: Pajama Storytime
Cozy pajama storytime for little ones at Carnegie Library Sheraden.
Tactile Tuesday
Sensory-friendlySensory-friendly program at Carnegie Library for tactile exploration.
Arrayscape Gaming presents Minecraft Physics Rollercoaster
Build Minecraft physics rollercoasters and learn engineering at Carnegie Library.
Kids Club
Games, crafts & activities for kids at Carnegie Library Mt. Washington.
LDA of PA presents Early Literacy Tutoring
One-on-one early literacy tutoring from LDA of PA at Carnegie Library.
Super Science
Hands-on science experiments and exploration at Carnegie Library.
Kids Club: Maria Tallchief
Learn about Maria Tallchief, America's first prima ballerina, at Carnegie Library.
Kids Club: Maria Tallchief
Learn about prima ballerina Maria Tallchief through games & crafts.
Teen Choice
Teen-led activities & choice-based fun at Carnegie Library Beechview.
Kids Club: Make a Water Filter
Kids design & test their own water filters & learn water protection.
Teen Choice
Games, crafts & activities for teens at Carnegie Library.
Teen Time: Monongahela-Inspired Trinket Dishes
Teens learn Monongahela pottery history & craft traditional-style dishes.
Teen Time: Modern Beadwork with Perler Beads
Teens explore Native American beading & craft perler bead art.
Teen Choice
Games, crafts & activities for teens at Carnegie Library.
Kids Choice
Games, crafts & activities for kids at Carnegie Library.
Teen Time: Modern Beadwork with Perler Beads
Teens explore Native American beading & craft perler bead art.
Kids Club: Cherokee Pinch Pots
Kids learn Cherokee culture, language & craft pinch pots.
Super Science
Hands-on science exploration & experiments at Carnegie Library.
Super Science
Hands-on science exploration & experiments at Carnegie Library.
LDA of PA presents Early Literacy Tutoring
Early literacy tutoring to help young readers build foundational skills.
Teen Night: Sound of Science
Explore sound and science hands-on at Kamin Science Center's teen night.
Little Historians Storytime: Holiday Traditions
Learn about holiday traditions through stories at Heinz History Center.