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| == Synopsis == | | == Synopsis == |
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− | 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]]. | + | The Brookline branch of the Carnegie Library system. The library's meeting room serves as a venue for [[Installfest]]s. |
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− | Address:<br/> | + | Address: |
− | 708 Brookline Boulevard<br/>
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− | 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.
| + | Brookline Library, 708 Brookline Boulevard. |
| + | Pittsburgh, PA 15226 |
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| == Transportation Directions == | | == Transportation Directions == |
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− | General directions from Downtown and the north:
| + | Use the Google Maps AJAX applet at the CLPGH site to obtain directions |
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− | * Take the Liberty Bridge through the Liberty tunnels onto PA 19 South
| + | http://www.clpgh.org/locations/brookline/ |
− | * Follow 19 for less than 5 miles until you reach the intersection of Brookline Boulevard (at the McDonald's).
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− | * Turn left onto Brookline Boulevard and follow the winding road up the hill to the main business district of Brookline.
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− | * The library is near the intersection with Castlegate Avenue.
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− | 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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| === Bus Access === | | === Bus Access === |
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− | 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.
| + | For mass transit / bus access, please see the Port Authority hand schedule for the [http://www.portauthority.org/PAAC/Apps/pdfs/41D.pdf 41D Route] |
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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.
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| === Car Pooling === | | === Car Pooling === |
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− | If you'd like to carpool with other WPLUG members, please ask on the [[Mailing Lists]]. | + | If you'd like to carpool with other WPLUG members, please ask on the [[Mailing List]] |
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| == Venue == | | == Venue == |
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− | The library system recently underwent an 80 million dollar renovation ([http://www.clpgh.org/about/cip/press/2001-2/apr09-02.html Press Release]) | + | The library recent underwent an 80 million dollar renovation ([http://www.clpgh.org/about/cip/press/2001-2/apr09-02.html Press Release]) |
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| 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 ===
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− | 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 ===
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− | [http://www.flickr.com/photos/ariellekrohn/3079469133/ Entrance on Brookline Boulevard]
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− | [[Image:Brooklinelocation.png]]
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| == Area == | | == Area == |