The Carnegie Carnegie: many things to many people

We first met in October when I introduced myself as the new music hall director at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall. At that time, I told you about my daily journey through two tunnels and a bridge while commuting from Swissvale to Carnegie. I promised that our audiences here at the Carnegie Read More

Library Park Opening

Written by Maggie Forbes The grand opening of Library Park on April 23, 2022 began with highland piper Evan Burlew processing up the walkway and ended with the BGV’s concert on the piazza in front of the Music Hall steps.  In between hundreds of visitors young and old from near and far streamed up and Read More

Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall celebrates 120 years

Written by Maggie Forbes As anyone who reads the Library & Music Hall’s newsletters, eblasts or my columns in this newspaper knows, I love milestones. I learned last week that the Library & Music Hall will be celebrating its Quasquicentennial (125) as the country celebrates its Semiquincentennial (250) in 2026. Just imagine the programs and Read More

Completing the Carnegie Carnegie Challenge!

Written by Maggie Forbes At the sold-out and terrific Pete & Scott & Benny & Joe concert on May 5th, we announced that the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall had received a $50,000 challenge grant.  Very generous friends of the Library & Music Hall, who wish to remain anonymous, gave a huge boost to getting Read More