🏢 Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Squirrel Hill Branch

Perched at the busy corner of Forbes and Murray in the heart of Squirrel Hill's shopping district, this loft-style branch is a favorite gathering spot in one of Pittsburgh's most walkable neighborhoods — and one of the few CLP locations open seven days a week.

📖 About Squirrel Hill Branch

The Squirrel Hill branch opened in 1972 and was transformed by a $4.4 million renovation that closed the building in February 2004 and reopened it in 2005. That project added roughly 7,000 square feet and reimagined the interior as an open, urban loft overlooking the neighborhood business district. Signature touches include four cozy reading nooks built into the building's outer wall, spacious meeting rooms, and an enclosed garden area. Its location at Forbes and Murray puts it within steps of Squirrel Hill's restaurants, shops, and bus routes, making it one of the most heavily used neighborhood libraries in the CLP system. The branch keeps some of the longest public hours in the network, staying open until 8 p.m. on weeknights and welcoming visitors on Sundays.

⭐ What makes this branch special

• Open seven days a week, including Sunday afternoons
• Loft-style interior with four reading nooks built into the exterior wall
• Enclosed garden area and spacious meeting rooms
• Steps from the Forbes and Murray business district

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