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== Synopsis == | == Synopsis == | ||
− | The Brookline branch of the Carnegie Library system. The library's meeting room serves as a venue for [[InstallFest]]s. | + | The [http://www.clpgh.org/locations/brookline/ Brookline branch] of the Carnegie Library system. The library's meeting room serves as a venue for [[InstallFest]]s and [[:Category:Meetings|Meetings]]. |
− | Address: | + | Address:<br/> |
+ | 708 Brookline Boulevard<br/> | ||
+ | Pittsburgh, PA 15226 | ||
− | + | The meeting room is downstairs along with the children's area. Everyone is encouraged to use the elevator for the movement of hardware. | |
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== Transportation Directions == | == Transportation Directions == | ||
− | General directions: | + | General directions from Downtown and the north: |
* Take the Liberty Bridge through the Liberty tunnels onto PA 19 South | * 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 | + | * Follow 19 for less than 5 miles until you reach the intersection of Brookline Boulevard (at the McDonald's). |
− | * | + | * Turn left onto Brookline Boulevard and follow the winding road up the hill to the main business district of Brookline. |
+ | * The library is near the intersection with Castlegate Avenue. | ||
− | Use the Google Maps AJAX applet at the CLPGH site to obtain | + | Use the Google Maps AJAX applet at the CLPGH site to obtain [http://www.clpgh.org/locations/brookline/directions.cfm specific directions] for your origin. |
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− | http://www.clpgh.org/locations/brookline/ | + | |
=== Bus Access === | === Bus Access === | ||
− | + | There is only one [http://www.portauthority.org/ Port Authority] bus that runs along Brookline Blvd, the '''39'''. Outbound buses leave downtown along Smithfield St at 8:58, 10:28, 11:58, and every 90 minutes thereafter. | |
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+ | Inbound buses leave the library at 12:42, 2:12, 3:42, 5:12 and 6:42. | ||
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+ | If the wait for the '''39''' is too long, and you are willing to walk a little more than 1/4 of a mile, the '''41''' runs along West Liberty Ave, which crosses Brookline Blvd, and runs between Brookline and Downtown (Smithfield St) every 60 minutes. | ||
=== Car Pooling === | === Car Pooling === | ||
− | If you'd like to carpool with other WPLUG members, please ask on the [[Mailing | + | If you'd like to carpool with other WPLUG members, please ask on the [[Mailing Lists]]. |
== Venue == | == Venue == | ||
− | The library | + | The library system recently underwent an 80 million dollar renovation ([http://www.clpgh.org/about/cip/press/2001-2/apr09-02.html Press Release]) |
Wifi is provided for Allegheny County residents with a valid library card. | Wifi is provided for Allegheny County residents with a valid library card. | ||
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=== Parking === | === Parking === | ||
− | + | Metered parking is plentiful on Brookline Boulevard. Free parking is available on the side streets. There do not appear to be any conveniently-located parking lots. | |
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+ | === Images === | ||
− | + | [http://www.flickr.com/photos/ariellekrohn/3079469133/ Entrance on Brookline Boulevard] | |
− | + | [[Image:Brooklinelocation.png]] | |
== Area == | == Area == |
Latest revision as of 03:51, 5 May 2013
Contents
Synopsis[edit]
The Brookline branch of the Carnegie Library system. The library's meeting room serves as a venue for InstallFests and Meetings.
Address:
708 Brookline Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
The meeting room is downstairs along with the children's area. Everyone is encouraged to use the elevator for the movement of hardware.
Transportation Directions[edit]
General directions from Downtown and the north:
- 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 (at the McDonald's).
- Turn left onto Brookline Boulevard and follow the winding road up the hill to the main business district of Brookline.
- The library is near the intersection with Castlegate Avenue.
Use the Google Maps AJAX applet at the CLPGH site to obtain specific directions for your origin.
Bus Access[edit]
There is only one Port Authority bus that runs along Brookline Blvd, the 39. Outbound buses leave downtown along Smithfield St at 8:58, 10:28, 11:58, and every 90 minutes thereafter.
Inbound buses leave the library at 12:42, 2:12, 3:42, 5:12 and 6:42.
If the wait for the 39 is too long, and you are willing to walk a little more than 1/4 of a mile, the 41 runs along West Liberty Ave, which crosses Brookline Blvd, and runs between Brookline and Downtown (Smithfield St) every 60 minutes.
Car Pooling[edit]
If you'd like to carpool with other WPLUG members, please ask on the Mailing Lists.
Venue[edit]
The library system recently underwent an 80 million dollar renovation (Press Release)
Wifi is provided for Allegheny County residents with a valid library card.
Parking[edit]
Metered parking is plentiful on Brookline Boulevard. Free parking is available on the side streets. There do not appear to be any conveniently-located parking lots.
Images[edit]
Entrance on Brookline Boulevard
Area[edit]
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