Past Event

Slime Time introduces the Mad Science slime recipe in this gooey chemistry class! Polymer paper clips and cross-linking magnetic marbles will help to example to key components of slime. Varied concoctions of slime will stir up in scientific style, and the properties of slime will be tested in a team-spirited fashion at the Slime Olympics! Registration is Read More

Join orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Mullen of St. Clair Medical Group for an in-depth look at common orthopedic conditions affecting the hand, shoulder, and arm. Learn how specialists diagnose and treat injuries, degenerative disorders, and overuse conditions impacting the upper extremities. Bring your questions about rotator cuff injuries, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendon repair, and Read More

Join author Emonie Smith for an exclusive book signing event celebrating her new dark romance novel: Behind the Mirror: Pride! "When Makena looks into her umber-colored pocket mirror, she sees more than just her reflection. The mirror reveals a sinister world where seven versions of herself exist, each facing war, destruction, and unimaginable agony. Snatched Read More

Come strum with us! Join Amber Rozel of Steel City Ukuleles for a free introduction to the simple, versatile instrument known as the ukulele. Learn just a few simple chords, and you'll be able to play hundreds of songs - no prior experience needed, and you don't need to own your own ukulele! Meet other Read More

Pollinators need our help! Both native bees and domestic bee populations are declining, affected by habitat loss, disease and contact with pesticides. Penn State Extension Master Gardeners are taking action to protect pollinators by planting pollinator friendly gardens and providing education for the gardening public. You can join this effort by providing food and habitat Read More

Thanks to a generous grant from the Grable Foundation, the Carnegie Carnegie is home to a brand new Afterschool Creation Station—just for teens! The Creation Station features 14 creative kits that you can use to make things, express yourself, and learn new skills anytime that you come to the library! This program is designed to Read More

This summer, teens ages 10-17 are invited to a monthly afternoon of gaming at the A.C. Free Library! Come and play with our Nintendo Switch, one of our many card games or board games, or even bring your own! Click here to register!

July 17 is National Tattoo Day! Join us to learn about the history and cultural significance of tattooing, and share the stories behind your own tattoos! Tattooing has been a part of human cultural expression for over 5,000 years - the first known tattooed person is Ötzi, the Iceman, whose mummified remains were discovered in Read More

Join licensed Zumba instructor Emonie Smith for an hour of dance fitness! Get moving to Latin, pop, and international music as you improve cardiovascular fitness and strengthen your core - while burning calories and having fun! $10 requested donation per person. All participants must sign a liability waiver. Participants under 18 must have a parent Read More

Acclaimed Pittsburgh author Sherrie Flick shares her journey from a Western Pennsylvania childhood through a decade of cross-country travel that led her to a new sense of home in Pittsburgh's South Side Slopes, where she has lived for twenty-five years. With humor, curiosity, and heart, she reflects on the homes that we find and create, Read More

Calling all knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and fiber artists of every kind! Come join the Carnegie Crafters! We share advice and inspiration, chat with new friends, and work on our projects in a supportive group setting. Tonight, join us for a Craft Night at the Movies! Enjoy crafting while we watch the classic To Wong Foo, Read More

Look sharp - it's a hands-on workshop on sharpening and caring for your knives! A well-sharpened edge is much safer and more effective than a dull one, and with a little guidance, anyone can learn to keep their knife edges in excellent condition. Experienced sharpener Dennis Snedden will teach participants how to keep their own Read More

Celebrate our community's creativity with the Carnegie Artists Showcase! Visit the Library's Studio between August 2 and 16 to experience an eclectic collection of over twenty original artworks by Carnegie-based artists! From painting and illustration to sculpture, ceramics, and pop culture infographic designs, this is an exhibit with something for everyone. Featured artists include Phil Read More

Come hear the Library's very own Ukulele Strum-Along group live in concert! Tonight, group members present several selections from their repertoire, accompanied by other members of Steel City Ukuleles. Enjoy the music, nibble a few refreshments, and explore the ongoing Studio exhibition of the Carnegie Artist Showcase. Want to participate? It's easy to learn the Read More

Thanks to a generous grant from the Grable Foundation, the Carnegie Carnegie is home to a brand new Afterschool Creation Station—just for teens! The Creation Station features 14 creative kits that you can use to make things, express yourself, and learn new skills anytime that you come to the library! This program is designed to Read More

Join us for community conversations about diversity & inclusion! This Summer, we’re reading and discussing Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by Jose Antonio Vargas. Writing with power and poetry, Pultizer Prize-winning journalist Vargas considers the emotional and psychological toll of living undocumented in America, the struggles faced by immigrant individuals and families, and the Read More

Join us on Saturday, August 16th to celebrate our Summer Reading achievements and get ready for a new school year! We have a number of exciting activities you can participate in: Parking: The Library's parking lot will be closed for this event. Please plan to park on Beechwood Ave. or surrounding streets. There will also be Read More

Note: this program has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Our apologies! Join us for this engaging doula information session with Full Spectrum Doula Emonie Smith! Whether you're expecting, supporting a loved one, or simply curious, this event is your chance to learn about the magic of doula care, ask questions, and explore how doulas Read More

Calling all knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and fiber artists of every kind! Come join the Carnegie Crafters! We share advice and inspiration, chat with new friends, and work on our projects in a supportive group setting. Tonight, join us for a Craft Night at the Movies! Enjoy crafting while we watch the classic The Princess Bride Read More