Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

Carnegie Crafters
2023-06-07 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-24 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-06-29 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-01 12:30 - 15:00, 2023-07-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
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.

Registration is not required – all are welcome!

A Night to Remember: Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra Comes to Carnegie Carnegie Hall
2023-06-10 19:30 | PA
The Andrew Carnegie Free Library is pulling out all the stops for its 2023 annual benefit! It will be the last benefit before the Music Hall closes for renovations in January 2024.Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra is comprised of the region’s finest and busiest jazz musicians. However, this fabulous 17-piece ensemble rarely performs as a full band. In terms of both PJO’s sound and size, the acoustically superb Music Hall is the rare perfect fit! Anqwenique Wingfield, one of Pittsburgh’s most versatile vocalists — equally at home interpreting jazz, opera, classical music and soul — joins PJO for the evening.

Almost as memorable as the concert, a party follows throughout the ACFL&MH’s 35,000 sq. ft historic landmark facility – in the Lincoln Gallery and the Studio. If the night is fine – and why wouldn’t it be – the party can spill out into the lovely Library Park. Tempting food and drink are part of the festivities. If you come early, join us at the Library’s circulation desk for a pre-concert glass of prosecco.

June 10 supports the Library & Music Hall’s wide range of services, programs and performances, while getting us that much closer to “Completing the Carnegie Carnegie.” We’ll be a little more dressed up than usual, but A Night to Remember also showcases the magic that can be found on a day in and day out basis.

Please join us! TICKETS:$150 for reserved orchestra seats ($100 tax-deductible)$75 for open balcony seating ($25 tax-deductible)

TICKETS

All ticket sales are final.

I am unable to attend. Click HERE to make a tax-deductible gift.(Please indicate donation is for “ACFL&MH Benefit.”)

If you’d like to make your donation with a check, make it payable to ACFL&MH Challenge and mail it to:

Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall300 Beechwood AvenueCarnegie, PA 15106

PARKING: Onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. We have also arranged for free parking and shuttle service from the Nortek Building located at 102 Broadway Street, Carnegie, PA 15106. To reach this additional parking location, cross Mansfield at the light. It is a five-story white building next to WesBanco. A free shuttle will take you to our building from this parking lot and return you to your car after the event.

Many thanks to our very generous sponsorsMenard*Dana & Susan Craig*Carnegie Coffee CompanyConnolly Steele & Company, Inc.Dollar BankStandard Clay Company*A-Air Company, Inc.BairdPhil & Cheryl BoydBuilding Control Systems Inc.CJL EngineeringThe Design AllianceEnscoe Long Insurance GroupFerry Electric CompanyIsabel FordClare GoetzChris & Kathy GreenMike Hatcher & Holly HampeJ.G. Drywall Company Inc.Joseph Testa Concrete ContractingThe Lackner GroupJoan Massella & Craig AllenJulia McCaffreyMoretti Moretti & FritzRocky Bleier Construction GroupRubicon Aviation GroupShapel General Contracting, Inc.TEDCO Construction CompanyUnited Safety Services, Inc.*Bob’s DinerCarnegie RadiatorGail NeustadtPNCSlater Funeral Service*WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh, Media Sponsor

A Night to Remember Event Committee

Phil & Cheryl Boyd, Co-ChairsVashishta & Mary BhaskarDana & Susan CraigRachel Enck & Evan Welsh Chris & Kathy GreenMike Hatcher & Holly HampeLisa MorettiGail NeustadtJoe & Lynn SmithStella Sienicki SzafranskiandJoe & Joni Negri

Storytelling 101
2023-06-16 13:00 - 14:00 | PA
AGES 8-10 ONLY

Join BB The Book Fairy in the Studio for this special program! Learn the different parts of a storyt, how to get people to listen, and share your own story!

Space is limited and registration is required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Teen Gaming Night
2023-06-16 17:00 - 19:00 | PA
Calling all Teens! Join us in the Studio for a teen game night. Bring a friend (or two, or three) and enjoy video games, board games, snacks, and refreshments! Registration is encouraged, but not required.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Carnegie Cinema Pride Month Edition presents: Everything Everywhere All At Once
2023-06-22 19:00 - 21:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join us for free films on the big screen in our luxurious Music Hall!

Tonight, in a special Pride Month edition, we present Best Picture Oscar winner Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)! Michelle Yeoh hops dimensions as she seeks acceptance & understanding of her daughter’s sexuality. Everything Everywhere All At Once was nominated for the GLAAD Media Awards, and won the Dorian Award for best film 0f 2022, awarded by the Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.

Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. To register, please click here.

La Ti Do Productions presents Hometown Talent Celebrates Pride
2023-06-23 20:00 | PA
Celebrate Pride with La Ti Do Pittsburgh in the Studio at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall this Friday, June 23rd, at 8 pm. Performances by Kristen Pacelli, Joshua Berkey, and Cody Burke- Sweet, and more! This evening’s Special Featured Guest is Chi Chi De Vivre.La Ti Do Productions strives to be a premier community of cultural and artistic diversity and inclusion through music and spoken word collaboration. Beer and wine by donations to ACFL&MH. Complimentary snacks.

TICKETS

Understanding AI: What It Is, What It Isn't, and Where It Might Take Us
2023-06-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join CMU Assistant Professor of Machine Learning & Operations Research Zachary Lipton for a guided tour through the rapidly changing world of computer Artificial Intelligence. New AI tools like ChatGPT can answer your questions and generate text – but how reliable is it? Tools like Midjourney can generate realistic images, voices, and video of real individuals – but is it ethical? Come explore the complexities of this new technology that could change countless industries and our society as a whole.

Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. To register, please click here.

Listen Locally Downstairs with The Red Beans & Rice Combo
2023-06-29 19:00 | PA
The Red Beans & Rice Combo are serious musicians who don’t take themselves too seriously. The fun-loving trio is known for their danceable mix of New Orleans R&B, early rock & roll nuggets, and barroom ballads, with a jazzy dash of Tin Pan Alley, and a side of wit and humor. Don’t forget your dancing shoes!The Combo features the world-celebrated early jazz stride pianist Tom Roberts (who also sings and whistles), along with Dave Klug on drums and his custom-built “Kluger Soundboard,” and Wayno on vocals, harmonica, & ukulele.Join us in our newly improved Studio, an intimate space with a club-vibe!Complimentary snacks. Beer and wine by donations.

Outside alcohol/BYOB is not permitted.

TICKETS

$20 in Advance$25 at the Door

All ticket sales are final.

The Wonders of Wildlife with the Pittsburgh Zoo
2023-06-30 12:00 - 13:00 | PA
Discover fur, feathers, and scales in this introduction to some of the world’s most fascinating animals. Using live animals from the Zoo, we will explore the physical characteristics of each animal while learning how they are uniquely adapted to their environments.

Space is limited and registration is required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Teen Field Day!
2023-07-07 12:00 - 17:00 | PA
AGES 12-18 ONLY

Lets have some summer fun! Meet us at the Mosaic Wall and we’ll spend the day in Library Park. We’ll form teams and start playing! We’ll have Cornhole, Big Chess, Tug of War, and so much more!

Registration is encouraged, but not required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Allegheny Parks Present Mr. McSlithers!
2023-07-14 13:00 - 14:00 | PA
Meet the Park Ranger Educational Animal, an Eastern Black Rat Snake named Mr. McSlithers. Learn about his habitat, diet and everyday life. Get up close to learn about his unique adaptations.

Space is Limited and Registration is Required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Teen Gaming Night
2023-07-14 17:00 - 19:00 | PA
Join us in the Studio from 5-7pm for a night of video games, board games, puzzles and more! Bring a friend or two, grab a game feel free to relax in our space!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Discover Medicare
2023-07-22 10:30 - 12:00 | PA
Licensed Insurance Broker, Bess Adams will make it easy for everyone to understand how Medicare works and how to get the most out of it. This step-by-step presentation will cover how and when to enroll, supplemental coverage options, Rx coverage and more.

No cost or obligation to attend. Reserve your seat today by phone at 1-800-800-1999 or visit www.discovermedicare.com.

Holistic Reflexology for Good Health and Healing with Dorit Brauer
2023-07-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Please join us for an informative presentation about Holistic Medicine and Prevention. In Europe and Israel, Holistic Reflexology is covered by health insurance and physicians write referrals. It is very well integrated into the health care system and the positive benefits are well documented in scientific research studies.

Dorit Brauer, founder of The Brauer Institute for Holistic Medicine and the only teacher of a 300-hour Professional Holistic Reflexology Certification Program in the state of Pennsylvania, will answer this question and teach you simple techniques to improve your health and prevent disease. Learn more at https://brauerinstitute.com!

Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. To register, please click here.

Carnegie Crafters
2023-07-27 17:00 - 19:00 | PA

Improv for Beginners
2023-07-28 13:00 - 14:30 | PA
AGES 8-12 ONLY

Join B.B. The Book Fairy for this special program in our Studio. Participants will learn what improv is and get a chance to try it out themselves!

Space is limited and registration is required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Pointillism Sunshine: Painting with C-ART
2023-07-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join Heather McGreevy of Not Forgotten for a fun and unique painting class, featuring her own special techniques of pointillism. Heather has been studying art for 8 years and enjoys sharing her talents with others through Not Forgotten’s C-ART grant. Join Heather and create your own pointillist masterpiece!

Registration is required! Please click here to register.

This class is a part of the 2023 Carnegie Arts Walk! The Library will also have a table at the corner of Broadway and Main Street, featuring blackout poetry and watermelon fans. Join us and check out all the other Arts Walk vendors and activities…then return to the Carnegie Carnegie at 5:00 PM for a free concert with RML Jazz!

Listen Locally Downstairs with RML Jazz
2023-07-29 17:00 | PA
RML Jazz mixes Smooth Jazz with Bebop and Classic Jazz as well as a helping of Modern Jazz, Dixieland. A favorite among Listen Locally Downstairs audiences, RML Jazz offers up something for everyone.

RML Jazz has entertained audiences throughout Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas since 2004. This evening will feature Laura Chu Wiens on vocals, Jeff Leonhardt on guitar, Gene Laus on trumpet/flugelhorn, Rick Purcell on keys, and Rick Laus on drums.Beat the summer heat and join us in the air-conditioned Studio. Newly improved, The Studio is an intimate space with a club vibe! Complimentary snacks. Beer and wine by donations.

Outside alcohol/BYOB is not permitted.

Join us for this FREE special event as part of the Carnegie Arts Walk.

Heart Health with AmeriHealth Caritas
2023-08-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join Community Health Educator Joni Cairns of AmeriHealth Caritas for a special look at the essentials of heart health! Learn about heart disease basics, risk factors, the steps you can take to prevent heart disease and stroke, and the effects of heart disease. The presentation also covers symptoms and healthy habits. Please join us!

Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. To register, please click here.

Busy as a Bee Storytime - with BB the Book Fairy!
2023-08-10 13:30 - 14:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Got butterflies in your tummy? Don’t buzz off! Kids of all ages can join our resident Book Fairy for some fun stories and folktales about BUGS!

Grown-ups, please note: this event will be filmed by KDKA news anchor Kym Gable to air at a later date!

"The Day the Klan Came to Town": A small group book discussion
2023-08-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join us for this meeting of “Embracing Our Differences,” our group that explores and discusses issues of race, diversity, and social justice!

Today we’ll discuss The Day the Klan Came to Town (PM Press, 2021), written by Bill Campbell and illustrated by Bizhan Khodabandeh. This fictionalized graphic novel recounts the story of August 25, 1923, when thousands of members of the Ku Klux Klan descended upon Carnegie in a show of force and intimidation – only to be rebuffed by the people of Carnegie, who drove them out of the Borough.

Today’s event will be a small group discussion of the book. On Wednesday, August 23, join us for a special panel discussion with author Bill Campbell, illustrator Bizhan Khodabandeh, and representatives from the Carnegie Historical Society and the Heinz History Center!

Registration is appreciated. Please click here to register for the book discussion.

Back to School Bash!
2023-08-19 10:00 - 12:00 | PA
let’s wrap up summer and get ready for a new school year!

Register today to receive free school supplies, join us for snacks, and some extra fun activities- including a chance to explore Carnegie’s own firetruck! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

"The Day the Klan Came to Town": A Panel Discussion
2023-08-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
On August 25, 1923, thousands of members of the Ku Klux Klan descended upon Carnegie in a show of force and intimidation. The night of chaos and violence that followed would leave its marks in the memory of Carnegie’s residents for many years to come.

Tonight, we mark the 100th anniversary of the day that Carnegie stood up to the Klan, driving them out of the Borough and weakening their influence in Western Pennsylvania.

Join members of the Heinz History Center, the Carnegie Historical Society, and the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, as well as author Bill Campbell and artist Bizhan Khodabandeh of the graphic novel The Day the Klan Came to Town (PM Press, 2021) for a moderated panel discussion exploring the events of that day, the research that went into creating the book, and what we can learn today from the resistance of ordinary people in Carnegie a century ago.

A reception with the panelists follows the program. Refreshments courtesy of State Representative Anita Astorino Kulik

This is a ticketed event and seats are limited! Please register to attend:

Students: Free admission. Click here to register.

Non-students: $10. Click here to reserve your tickets.

Plus, don’t miss our “Embracing Our Differences” book discussion of The Day the Klan Came to Town, on August 15!

Listen Locally Downstairs with the Tania Grubb Quartet
2023-08-24 19:00 | PA
Join us for an evening of American jazz standards and original works presented by the Tania Grubbs Quartet! Reviews have called Tania’s singing “effortless,” cited her “expressive style” and “warm voice and honest emotion,” and noted her “superb, great intonation and expression.”

Tania will be joined by a swinging, sizzling jazz quartet, including her husband, Jeff Grubbs, Cliff Barnes on keyboard, and James Johnson III on drums.

Beat the summer heat and join us in the air-conditioned Studio. Newly improved, The Studio is an intimate space with a club vibe! Complimentary snacks. Beer and wine by donations.

Outside alcohol/BYOB is not permitted.

TICKETS

$15 in Advance$20 at the Door

All ticket sales are final.

Teen Cooking Class
2023-09-07 16:00 - 19:00 | PA
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is very excited to partner with the Salvation Army Chartiers Valley Service Center to offer this series of Teen Cooking Classes!This three week program is for teens ages 13-18 and is formatted to learn the basics of cooking and prepare a few dishes. For the first week, learn the basics of cooking and make a dish. The second week will expand on your knowledge from week one and add a new dish. For week three, the group will work together to make these dishes to share with local seniors. Space is limited and registration is required! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!Seniors interested in sharing a meal with our Teens on Thursday, September, 21st at 6pm should register. SENIORS REGISTER HERE!
