Difference between revisions of "Brookline Library"
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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 | |
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The meeting room is downstairs along with the children's area. Everyone is encouraged to use the elevator for the movement of hardware. | 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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* The library is near the intersection with Castlegate Avenue. | * 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. | + | 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. |
− | Inbound buses leave the library at 12 | + | Inbound buses leave the library at 12:42, 2:12, 3:42, 5:12 and 6:42. |
− | If the wait for the | + | 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 === |
Latest revision as of 03:51, 5 May 2013
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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