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Downtown & Business
Are you writing your life story? Are you 50 or older? Join the Scribes and find like-minded people who work together to develop their creative writing skills. No worries about getting critiqued, it doesn’t happen here, just positive reinforcement in a supportive environment. ]]> when: Friday, May 24, 2013 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
International Poetry Room - 2nd Floor Main Library
This session introduces attendees to the kinds of resources and services available through the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Foundation Center, a Cooperating Collection of The Foundation Center in New York City. ]]> when: Friday, May 24, 2013 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
First Floor - New & Featured (Main Library)
Take a walk around Oakland. Get some exercise on our one-mile walk around the neighborhood and learn a little about Oakland, and maybe even the Library, in the process. Registration required.]]> when: Friday, May 24, 2013 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PC Center - Main
In this introductory class, students will learn the basics of Microsoft's spreadsheet program, including the construction of formulas for math calculations. ]]> when: Friday, May 24, 2013 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Children's - Main
Find out what happens when mischievous Peter Rabbit sneaks into Mr. McGregor's vegetable garden looking for good things to eat! Age 3 and up. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Registration required.]]> when: Friday, May 24, 2013 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Lawrenceville
Yoga helps develop body awareness, improve posture and encourage good listening skills. Using play, stories, singing and games, Yoga Instructor Laura Herrmann will lead kids through breathing exercises, stretches and yoga poses. ]]> when: Friday, May 24, 2013 12:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Main (Oakland)
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PC Center - Main
Learn the basics of word processing in this introductory class. This class will cover formatting text, saving a file, how to cut, copy and paste, as well as other fundamentals. ]]> when: Friday, May 24, 2013 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Teens - Main
Some films are so bad, they're good! Join us as we watch the films everybody loves to hate! ]]> when: Friday, May 24, 2013 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Hill District
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Teens - Main
Some movies are so good they need to be shown ALL DAY LONG! ]]> when: Saturday, May 25, 2013 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Children's - Main
Come and listen to stories, sing songs, and play games, all in Spanish! Open to kids of all ages and their families and caregivers. Registration required.]]> when: Saturday, May 25, 2013 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Lawrenceville
Wise Walk is a walking program geared toward adults 50+. Participants will receive a pedometer and a t-shirt and will record the number of steps they take each week. ]]> when: Saturday, May 25, 2013 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Large Print Room - Main
Korean II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Korean and are interested in increasing proficiency. Registration required.]]> when: Saturday, May 25, 2013 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
All CLP Locations
Everyone is invited to listen to stories and fairy tales in Russian, sing, play and much more. Geared toward fluent speakers, no instruction. Registration required.]]> when: Saturday, May 25, 2013 12:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Main (Oakland)
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Large Print Room - Main
Korean for Beginners focuses on reading, grammar and basic conversation. This group meets every Saturday in the Large Print Room. Registration required.]]> when: Saturday, May 25, 2013 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Hill District
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Main Library Director's Conference Room
Discuss contemporary fiction with insight from professional psychoanalysts from the Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center. ]]> when: Saturday, May 25, 2013 2:00 PM
Lawrenceville
Attention Animal Lovers! Join us to watch and learn some dog training tips from Lacey Grundler, Dog Obedience Instructor. Registration required.]]> when: Saturday, May 25, 2013 2:30 PM
Downtown & Business
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Large Print Room - Main
This class will focus on conversational Korean, utilizing the scripts of popular Korean television shows. Each class lasts two hours and will meet every Saturday in the Large Print Room on the First Floor. Registration required.]]> when: Sunday, May 26, 2013 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Children's - Main
Stories songs and fun for children with special needs, their friends and families. An interactive, sensory exploration and a discussion period for parents following the program. Registration required.]]> when: Sunday, May 26, 2013 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Quiet Reading Room - Main Library First Floor
AquiTango is Pittsburgh's premier tango group, making dancers sizzle and audiences melt. Dance, or just listen, as these formally trained international musicians deliver a cultural experience that will inspire your sensibilities. ]]> when: Sunday, May 26, 2013 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Classroom A - Main Library
This is an introduction for those who are new to Chinese or consider themselves a little bit rusty. This group meets on the second and fourth Sundays in Classroom A. ]]> when: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Lawrenceville
Why should kids have all the fun? Join your neighbors for board games, word games or even video games. Age 18 and up only! ]]> when: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Children's - Main
Find out what happens when mischievous Peter Rabbit sneaks into Mr. McGregor's vegetable garden looking for good things to eat! Ages 3 and up. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Registration required.]]> when: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PC Center - Main
Here you'll learn the next level of skills, such as setting margins, line spacing and page numbering, plus formatting tools like columns and tab stops as well as text boxes. Prerequisite: Word 2010 Basics or solid Word experience. ]]> when: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Market Square, Downtown Pittsburgh
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Main (Oakland)
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Job and Career Education Center
Visit the Job & Career Education Center on Mondays between 12:00 and 1:00 PM for individualized assistance. A JCEC staff person will be available to conduct a mock interview and offer constructive feedback. ]]> when: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 12:15 PM
Downtown & Business
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Main Library Lawn
Do you love to garden? Want to help with the Community Garden at the Main Library? Then stop by to help us put our vegetable and herb plants into the ground! ]]> when: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Children's - Main
Creative explorations for homeschooled children age 8 through 11. Each week will feature books and other resources, discussion and hands-on activities. An open study time will follow the programs. Registration required.]]> when: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Hill District
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Main (Oakland)
Come join us in the Teen Room for a meeting of the CLP Teen Gay Straight Alliance. This group is for all LGBTQ and straight teenagers who want to support each other and make new friends! ]]> when: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Classroom A - Main Library
Japanese II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Japanese and are interested in increasing proficiency. Ability to read and write hiragana is required to take this class. Registration required.]]> when: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Lawrenceville
The CLP - Lawrenceville Community Garden needs your help! Join us for garden plot preparation, weeding, planting and more, every Tuesday at 7pm. ]]> when: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Squirrel Hill
This workshop will help you and your decision-makers determine if all the preparation and work behind the scenes to make your event look effortless are possible and potentially profitable for your nonprofit. ]]> when: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PC Center - Main
Want to impress your boss with a great presentation? Learn how to create slides with text and pictures, as well as other special techniques to make your next presentation a hit. ]]> when: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 12:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Main (Oakland)
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Hill District
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Classroom A - Main Library
If English is not your native language, join our group for lively English conversation. You don't need to bring anything, and there is no need to register. Let's Speak English is free and meets every Wednesday from 5-6 pm in Classroom A. ]]> when: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Teens - Main
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Job and Career Education Center
A qualified Library staff member will be available in the Job & Career Education Center to help you create a strong resume and cover letter so you can land that all important interview. Space is limited, so please call to schedule an appointment. ]]> when: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Children's - Main
Bounce, sing, clap and listen to stories with your child, birth to 18 months. This is a perfect time to start library visits and meet other children and their parents. ]]> when: Thursday, May 30, 2013 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Hill District
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Children's - Main
Preschool Discovery prepares children to enter preschool or kindergarten. The program is based on Common Core Standards used in Pennsylvania schools and provides an opportunity for children to explore their world in a group setting. Registration required.]]> when: Thursday, May 30, 2013 12:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Main (Oakland)
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Hill District
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Job and Career Education Center
A qualified Library staff member will be available in the Job & Career Education Center to help you create a strong resume and cover letter so you can land that all important interview. Space is limited, so please call to schedule an appointment. ]]> when: Thursday, May 30, 2013 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
PC Center - Main
Learn the basics of Microsoft’s relational database management program. ]]> when: Thursday, May 30, 2013 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Hill District
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Downtown & Business
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Lawrenceville
You’re invited to a special celebration after hours at the Library! On Thursday, May 30, from 6–8 p.m., get first pick of all the bargain books at the Friends’ annual book sale. ]]> when: Thursday, May 30, 2013 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
Children's - Main
For school-aged children and their adults. Learn to speak Spanish through stories, songs and rhymes. New vocabulary will be introduced every week. Registration required.]]> when: Friday, May 31, 2013 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Lawrenceville
Come browse the bargain books at the Friends’ annual book sale. The book sale is Friday and Saturday, May 31 and June 1, from 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Everything is priced at 50 cents to $1! ]]> when: Friday, May 31, 2013 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
First Floor - New & Featured (Main Library)
Take a walk around Oakland. Get some exercise on our one-mile walk around the neighborhood and learn a little about Oakland, and maybe even the Library, in the process. Registration required.]]> when: Friday, May 31, 2013 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
PC Center - Main
Are you ready for the next level? This class includes advanced formula use, data entry control, freezing panes, and adding comments to a cell. ]]> when: Friday, May 31, 2013 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Children's - Main
Find out what happens when mischievous Peter Rabbit sneaks into Mr. McGregor's vegetable garden looking for good things to eat! Age 3 and up. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Registration required.]]> when: Friday, May 31, 2013 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Lawrenceville
Yoga helps develop body awareness, improve posture and encourage good listening skills. Using play, stories, singing and games, Yoga Instructor Laura Herrmann will lead kids through breathing exercises, stretches and yoga poses. ]]> when: Friday, May 31, 2013 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Carnegie Museum of Art
Join us for a 15-minute gallery talk followed by conversation in a casual museum setting. We'll discuss People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks and related works from the permanent collection. ]]> when: Friday, May 31, 2013 12:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Main (Oakland)
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PC Center - Main
Need one-on-one help with computers? Do you need someone to look over your resume or cover letter before you apply for a job? During staffed work time, a CLP staff member will be available to help you with your computer- and career-related questions. ]]> when: Friday, May 31, 2013 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Teens - Main
Some films are so bad, they're good! Join us as we watch the films everybody loves to hate! ]]> when: Saturday, June 1, 2013 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Lawrenceville
Come browse the bargain books at the Friends’ annual book sale. The book sale is Friday and Saturday, May 31 and June 1, from 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Everything is priced at 50 cents to $1! ]]> when: Saturday, June 1, 2013 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Lawrenceville
Wise Walk is a walking program geared toward adults 50+. Participants will receive a pedometer and a t-shirt and will record the number of steps they take each week. ]]> when: Saturday, June 1, 2013 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Large Print Room - Main
Korean II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Korean and are interested in increasing proficiency. Registration required.]]> when: Saturday, June 1, 2013 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Classroom A - Main Library
Italian II is geared toward those who already have a basic understanding of Italian and are interested in increasing proficiency. Registration required.]]> when: Saturday, June 1, 2013 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Large Print Room - Main
Korean for Beginners focuses on reading, grammar and basic conversation. This group meets every Saturday in the Large Print Room. Registration required.]]> when: Saturday, June 1, 2013 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Downtown & Business
Registration required.]]> when: Saturday, June 1, 2013 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Large Print Room - Main
This class will focus on conversational Korean, utilizing the scripts of popular Korean television shows. Each class lasts two hours and will meet every Saturday in the Large Print Room on the First Floor. Registration required.]]> when: Saturday, June 1, 2013 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Quiet Reading Room - Main Library First Floor
For many, the overwhelming process of buying a house is the single most important financial decision they will make in their lifetimes. Akram Kamrani will provide attendees with the fundamentals of buying a home. ]]>