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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.
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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]].
  
Address:
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Address:<br/>
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708 Brookline Boulevard<br/>
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Pittsburgh, PA 15226
  
Brookline Library, 708 Brookline Boulevard.
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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.
Pittsburgh, PA 15226
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The meeting room is downstairs along with the children's area.
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== Transportation Directions ==
 
== Transportation Directions ==
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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 specific directions for your origin.
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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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http://www.clpgh.org/locations/brookline/
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=== Bus Access ===
 
=== Bus Access ===
  
There is only one [http://www.portauthority.org/ Port Authority] bus that runs along Brookline Blvd, the 41D.  Outbound buses leave downtown along Smithfield St at 9:20, 10:40, 12:00 and every 80 minutes thereafter.
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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.
  
Inbound buses leave the library at 1:02, 2:22, 3:42 and 5:02.       
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Inbound buses leave the library at 12:42, 2:12, 3:42, 5:12 and 6:42.       
  
If the wait for the 41D is too long, and you are willing to walk a little more than 1/4 of a mile, the 41B runs along West Liberty Ave, which crosses Brookline Blvd, and runs between Brookline and Downtown (Smithfield St) every 60 minutes.
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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 ===
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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.
 
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.
  
=== Loading Dock ===
 
  
* TBD
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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]]
  
 
== Area ==  
 
== Area ==  

Latest revision as of 03:51, 5 May 2013

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

Brooklinelocation.png

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