Brookline Library

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Synopsis

The Brookline branch of the Carnegie Library system. The library's meeting room serves as a venue for Installfests.

Address:

Brookline Library, 708 Brookline Boulevard.
Pittsburgh, PA 15226

Transportation Directions

General directions:

  • Take the Liberty Bridge through the Liberty tunnels onto PA 19 South
  • Follow 19 for less than 5 miles until you reach the intersection of Brookline Boulevard, which veers south-east away from PA19.
  • Follow the windy road up the hill to the main business district of Bookline. Parking is plentiful.

Use the Google Maps AJAX applet at the CLPGH site to obtain specific directions for your origin.

http://www.clpgh.org/locations/brookline/

Bus Access

For mass transit / bus access, please see the Port Authority hand schedule for the 41D Route

Car Pooling

If you'd like to carpool with other WPLUG members, please ask on the Mailing List

Venue

The library recent underwent an 80 million dollar renovation (Press Release)

Wifi is provided for Allegheny County residents with a valid library card.

Parking

Street parking is plentiful in the business district.

Loading Dock

  • TBD

Area

The Brookline neighborhood is a classic urban district within the City of Pittsburgh. The area is post-industrial cosmopolitan with basic amenities in walking distance. You can see some photos at: http://www.coolspacelocator.com/csl/home/neighborhoods/Brookline.htm