July 30, 2025 CitiParks Will Open Cooling Centers in August for Temperatures Above 90 Degrees CitiParks will open its cooling centers for Pittsburgh residents to cool off if the temperatures rise above 90 degrees in August. Currently, cooling centers are scheduled to remain open only through July 30 to provide a cool space for residents during recent heat waves. Learn More CitiParks operates cooling centers at six Healthy Active Living Centers in the Pittsburgh region. The centers provide residents with a safe, air-conditioned environment to cool off between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. The centers are located in: Beechview (1555 Broadway Ave.) Brighton Heights (3515 McClure Ave.) Greenfield (745 Greenfield Ave.) Homewood (7321 Frankstown Road) Sheraden (720 Sherwood Ave.) South Side (12 & Bingham Streets) All residents are encouraged to take precautions during periods of extreme heat, especially older adults, young children, and those with underlying health conditions.
June 3, 2019 Carnegie Library Serving Summer Meals for Children Beginning June 17, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will offer free summer meals/snacks to Pittsburgh youth on weekdays through August 23. About In summer 2019, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will continue its participation in the Summer Food Service Program in order to ensure even more Pittsburgh youth have access to free food during summer vacation. Meals and activities will be provided during times listed below while supplies last and are for youth ages 18 and younger, and for persons with disabilities up to age 21. Meals are being offered locally in collaboration with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Pittsburgh CitiParks as part of the federally funded Summer Food Service Program. Program Schedule This program is available Monday – Friday at the following locations (unless otherwise specified): CLP – Allegheny: 12:30 p.m. hot lunch CLP – Beechview: 3 p.m. snack CLP – Brookline: 3 p.m. snack (Mon-Thurs) CLP – Carrick: 11:30 a.m. hot lunch; 3 p.m. snack CLP – Downtown & Business: 2:30 p.m. snack CLP – East Liberty: 12 p.m. hot lunch; 3:30 p.m. snack CLP – Hazelwood: 12:45 p.m. hot lunch; 3:45 p.m. snack (Tues-Thurs beginning July 1) CLP – Hill District: 3 p.m. snack CLP – Homewood: 12 p.m. hot lunch CLP – Knoxville: 12 p.m. hot lunch; 3 p.m. snack CLP – Main, Children’s Department: 11 a.m. snack; 2 p.m. snack CLP – Main, Teenspace: 2 p.m. snack CLP – Sheraden: 10 a.m. breakfast; 3 p.m. snack CLP – West End: 2 p.m. snack CLP – Woods Run: 11:30 a.m. hot lunch; 3 p.m. snack More Information For questions, contact the Library of Pittsburgh via phone at 412.622.3114. *Information provided by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
