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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 9:30 AM
Allegheny
A walking program geared towards adults 50+ but everyone is welcome to join! Registration required.]]> when: Friday, May 24, 2013 10:00 AM
CLP pop-up Allentown
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Sheraden
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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
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 2:30 PM
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: Saturday, May 25, 2013 10:00 AM
Squirrel Hill
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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
South Side
We have plants! ]]> when: Saturday, May 25, 2013 11:00 AM
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 12:00 PM
CLP pop-up Allentown
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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
Hill District
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Knoxville
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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 2:00 PM
Main Library Director's Conference Room
Discuss contemporary fiction with insight from professional psychoanalysts from the Pittsburgh Psychoanalytic Center. ]]> when: Saturday, May 25, 2013 3:00 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: Sunday, May 26, 2013 2:00 PM
Squirrel Hill
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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
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 10:00 AM
Knoxville
Take a Wise Walk at your library! The Wise Walk is a ten week walking program geared toward 50+ adults that provides libraries and their walkers with pedometers, walking guides, t-shirts and healthy snacks. Please meet us at the South Side Riverfront Park 18th Street parking lot. This program brought to you by the Allegheny County Library Association in collaboration with AARP and UPMC for Life. ]]> when: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 10:00 AM
Beechview
Registration required.]]> when: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 10:30 AM
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
East Liberty
Learn how to make a budget, track your spending and more! Registration required.]]> when: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 12:00 PM
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 1:00 PM
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 5:30 PM
Squirrel Hill
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Squirrel Hill
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Homewood
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Allegheny
This weekly program focuses on a system of physical exercise to improve and maintain health. Tai Chi can be helpful in achieving a state of physical and mental relaxation while also strengthening the cardiovascular and immune systems. ]]> when: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 6:30 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 6:45 PM
East Liberty
This class is an offering to you to come and try gentle yoga. Each week we will practice yoga postures, as well as cover the basics and benefits of yoga. ]]> when: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 7:00 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
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
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 5:00 PM
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
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 9:00 AM
Hill District
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Sheraden
Registration required.]]> when: Thursday, May 30, 2013 12:00 PM
Allegheny
Beginner or Gamer? Try your hand at the Nintendo Wii. ]]> when: Thursday, May 30, 2013 1:00 PM
Hill District
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Mt. Washington
Are you in-between jobs or looking for new opportunities? Learn the ins and outs of online job applications, create powerful résumés and write effective cover letters during a free two hour workshop and open computer lab series. Registration required.]]> when: Thursday, May 30, 2013 2:00 PM
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
PC Center - Main
Learn the basics of Microsoft’s relational database management program. ]]> when: Thursday, May 30, 2013 5:00 PM
CLP pop-up Allentown
Programming and work time for adults and children accompanied by adults. ]]> when: Thursday, May 30, 2013 6:00 PM
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: Friday, May 31, 2013 9:30 AM
Allegheny
A walking program geared towards adults 50+ but everyone is welcome to join! Registration required.]]> when: Friday, May 31, 2013 10:00 AM
Sheraden
Registration required.]]> when: Friday, May 31, 2013 10:30 AM
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
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 12:00 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 2:30 PM
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: Saturday, June 1, 2013 10:30 AM
Woods Run
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Squirrel Hill
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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
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
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
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
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 1:00 PM
Knoxville
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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: Saturday, June 1, 2013 3:00 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. ]]>