Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main (Oakland)

Upcoming Events

Adult Read Aloud - Native American and Indigenous Peoples

CLP staff will read aloud excerpts from books of their choosing, all focusing on that week's central theme.

Reading

Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main (Oakland)

All Ages

Door: Free

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main (Oakland)

Readings

Part of Adult Read-Aloud

Gadget Playground

Monthly Event Series Focused on Electronic Music Production

Workshop

Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main (Oakland)

All Ages

Door: Free

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main (Oakland) Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Music Department

Library Production Workshop

Pittsburgh Jazz Listening Session

Vinyl listening session of classic Pittsburgh jazz recordings.

Pop-up

Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main (Oakland)

All Ages

Door: Free

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main (Oakland) Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Music Department

Jazz Library Vinyl

Part of Pittsburgh Jazz Listening Session

CLP Main Percussion Jam

Monthly Percussion Jam Session Series

Workshop

Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main (Oakland)

All Ages

Door: Free

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main (Oakland) Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Music Department

Jam Library

Gadget Playground

Monthly Event Series Focused on Electronic Music Production

Workshop

Sunday, December 6, 2026 at 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main (Oakland)

All Ages

Door: Free

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main (Oakland) Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Music Department

Library Production Workshop

Pittsburgh Jazz Listening Session

Vinyl listening session of classic Pittsburgh jazz recordings.

Pop-up

Sunday, December 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main (Oakland)

All Ages

Door: Free

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main (Oakland) Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Music Department

Jazz Library

Part of Pittsburgh Jazz Listening Session

CLP Main Percussion Jam

Monthly Percussion Jam Session Series

Workshop

Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main (Oakland)

All Ages

Door: Free

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main (Oakland) Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Music Department

Jam Library

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main is located in the heart of Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood, a diverse community that is home to universities, medical centers and residential homes and apartments. It serves as the primary, full-service Library resource for current and historic materials, digital collections and information for Pittsburgh, Allegheny County and state residents.

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main offers several specialized departments, including the Music, Film and Audio Department located on the second floor in the north wing. There you can browse the collections of CDs and music scores, borrow musical instruments and equipment, play with synthesizers on the permanent synth table and attend monthly music related events.