Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

Fluent Friends: Practice Speaking English with Literacy Pittsburgh
2026-03-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-19 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-04-07 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join our open-to-all English Conversation Practice Group — a friendly and welcoming space where people from all backgrounds can come together to practice speaking English in a relaxed, supportive environment. Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced, this group is about building confidence, improving fluency, and connecting with others through conversation. No pressure, no judgment — just real talk and real people. Everyone is welcome!

This group meets every first Tuesday of the month from 10:00-11:30am, and every third Thursday of the month from 5:30-7:00pm. Registration is not required — just drop in!

Ukulele Strum-Along
2026-03-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-02 18:00 - 20:00
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 uke-enthusiasts and join our strum-along group!

The event will start with a special lesson for first-timers at 6:00 PM, followed by a more advanced Beginner+ lesson from 6:45-7:15. If you already know your way around a ukulele, join us from 7:15-8:00 for our group jam!

This group is intended for teens and adults. Registration is appreciated – please click here to register!

Knife Sharpening with Dennis Snedden: Whetstone Tips, Tools, & Techniques
2026-03-11 19:00 - 20:30
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 knives sharp and ready to use.

Each participant should bring two or three 5″-10″ kitchen knives (non-serrated); a diamond, oil, or water stone (if you have one); a honing rod or steel (if you have one); your knife edge questions; and a will to learn! You will learn the best and safest techniques for honing a fine edge. Come with dull knives – leave with safer, sharper, functional edges!

No ceramic knives, hair or sewing scissors, please.

A suggested donation of $15 will be put towards funding the 2026 kids’ Summer Reading Program. Space is limited, so please click here to register! 18 years and older, please.

"Rovina's Choice": Documentary Screening & Discussion with Former USAID Workers
2026-03-12 18:00 - 20:00
The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is pleased to screen the 2025 documentary Rovina’s Choice: a film about a mother’s impossible choice at the intersection of war, hunger, and politics.

Through the plight of one woman trying to save her daughter from starvation, Rovina’s Choice traces the effects of the January 2025 elimination of US foreign aid programs. The loss of these programs is estimated to cause the deaths of over 14 million people by the year 2030. The film will be introduced by Beth Cameron, Senior Adviser to the Brown Pandemic Center and former Special Assistant to the President on the White House National Security Council staff.

Following the film, a panel of former USAID staff will discuss the cuts to life-saving aid and share some of their experiences working in the field of global humanitarianism. Light refreshments will be provided.

This is a free program. Registration is requested – please click here to register.

Paperback Platoon Book Club: "We Used to Live Here"
2026-03-12 18:30 - 19:30
Calling all women veterans and family members: join us to connect with other women through a love of reading!

Paperback Platoon is a book club for women filled with veterans, service members, and their families. Our goal is to build connection with each other through a shared interest and love for reading. This group meets on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30-7:30 PM.

Our title for this meeting will be “We Used to Live Here” by Marcus Kliewer. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Library’s circulation desk.

Join our BookClubs.com page or our Facebook group for more details or to register!

Craft Night at the Movies with Carnegie Crafters: "Mary Poppins" (1964)
2026-03-14 18:00 - 21:00
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 Mary Poppins (1964), with Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke.

Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the movie will start at 7:00 PM.

No craft? No problem! You are welcome to join, but keep in mind that that the lights will be on. Please email carnegiecrafters@gmail.com with any questions.

Registration is not required – all are welcome!

What's an Infographic? What's a Data Visualization? What's the Difference? - with Dave Columbus
2026-03-16 19:00 - 20:30
We’re visual creatures living in a world of data. How do we process and understand it?

Join artist Dave Columbus for a compelling look at infographics, data visualizations, and the complex art of communicating numerical information through design. From something as simple as the ingredients in trail mix to massive projects representing reams of pop cultural data from Star Trek or Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dave will consider the pros and cons of various approaches to presenting data for both the creator and the viewer.

Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register.

You Have the Floor: Conversations about Neighborhoods and News Coverage, with Public Source
2026-03-17 17:30 - 19:00
Local news is shifting in Pittsburgh. As outlets close, change or scale back, the question isn’t just what’s next but what local journalism could (and should) be for you.

“You Have the Floor” is a seven-day series of community town halls across the Greater Pittsburgh region. No speeches. No panels. Just neighbors talking about what information they need, what feels overlooked and how journalism can better serve the public. We’re listening.

This program is presented by Public Source.

Registration is required. Please click here to register.

Time Travelers Historical Fiction Book Club: "The Rose Code"
2026-03-19 11:00 - 12:00
Join our historical fiction book group! We explore different eras of history, offer our thoughts and responses, and make new friendships as we share a different historical fiction title each month.

This group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 11:00am.

The title for this meeting will be The Rose Code by Kate Quinn. Copies of the book will be available at the Library’s checkout desk.

Registration is appreciated, but not required – please click here to register.

2nd Saturday Civil War Series: The Influence of Women: How Women Worked, Served, Sacrificed, and Overcame during the Civil War, with Katie Wolfe
2026-03-21 13:00 - 14:00
In Person in the Studio at ACFL&MH

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9370579279Meeting ID: 937 057 9279

Drawn from an 1862 Harper’s Weekly illustration of the same title, “The Influence of Women” will explore the many ways in which women worked, served, sacrificed, and overcame during the Civil War. Women were everywhere during the war, serving both on the home front and on the front lines. This talk will include vignettes on…

Gone for a Soldier: Women Who Served

Hidden in Hair and Hoopskirts: Women as Spies

“Brave and Faithful”: Marie Tepe

The War on the Homefront

“The Angel on the Battlefield”: Nurses, Doctors, and Civilians

“She Ranks Me”: Mother Bickerdyke

A Mother’s Grief: The 62nd Pennsylvania

“Just Before the Battle Mother”: Civil War Music as a Comfort

Katie Wolfe is a proud member of the 62nd PA Volunteer Infantry Living History Family based in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. This living history family educates the public about the American Civil War and the 62nd PVI’s role in it through encampments and other programs both locally and in Gettysburg where the 62nd fought in the Wheatfield.

Katie lives in Indiana, PA, with her husband and two daughters, and they enjoy participating in the 62nd together. Katie holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Education and a Master of Literacy degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She is currently employed as the Program Coordinator at the Ford City Public Library. She also serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Armstrong County Historical Society. Katie enjoys using her educational background to plan programs at her library, at the historical society, and with the 62nd. Her love of history, particularly the American Civil War, inspires her to share the stories of the soldiers and their families to keep the history alive.

Carnegie's Legacy: The Evolution of Steel in Pittsburgh - with metallurgist Emily Grugan
2026-03-24 19:00 - 20:30
For over 150 years, Pittsburgh has been known across the nation as the “Steel City.” From the early iterations of the steel industry, to the boom of US steel production, and ultimately to Pittsburgh’s current metals manufacturing environment, the story of steel in Pittsburgh has seen the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Join local metallurgist Emily Grugan for an insider’s perspective on the importance of Pittsburgh’s steel history.

Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register.

Meeple Meet-Up: Euro-Gaming for Adults
2026-03-28 10:00 - 16:00
Do you like Terraforming Mars? Settlers of Catan? Agricola? Ark Nova? Or other “Euro” or Euro-flavored strategy games with wooden meeples, worker placement, tableau building, and so forth? Come to the Library for an afternoon of board gaming!

You can also come if you are interested in learning how to play Euro board games.

This event is for gamers ages 18+.

Registration is not required to attend, but it is recommended, and those who register will get a link to our Discord server for any pre-game day discussions or suggestions. Please click here to register.

Carnegie Modular Railroaders
2026-03-28 13:30 - 15:00
Join the Carnegie Modular Railroaders, an all-ages group for anyone interested in model railroading! The mission of the Carnegie Modular Railroaders is to inspire and educate model railroaders of all ages through hands on learning, collaborative layout building, and shared exploration of the hobby.

The Carnegie Modular Railroaders meet one or two Saturdays a month at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall. For more information, please contact Nick Yackovich at 412-667-0929 or nicholas.yackovich@comcast.net.

All ages are welcome. Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register.

Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club presents Noir Femmes Fatales: "Gilda" (1946)
2026-03-30 19:00 - 21:00
Join the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club for a celebration of the great femmes fatales of cinema!

Tonight: Gilda (1946), directed by Charles Vidor. When gambler Johnny Farrell (Glenn Ford) gets a new job in a Buenos Aires casino, he quickly becomes re-entangled with his former lover – and formidable femme fatale – Gilda (Rita Hayworth).

Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register.

Join us for the rest of this series!

Monday, April 13: “The Big Heat” (1953)

Monday, April 27: “Pickup on South Street” (1953)

Monday, May 18: “The Postman Always Rings Twice” (1946)

From the Foxhole: Talks with Carnegie's Veterans - featuring US Army veteran Frank Palombi
2026-04-04 10:00 - 11:30
Carnegie is home to over 500 veterans. How well do you know them?

In our quarterly series “From the Foxhole: Talks with Carnegie’s Veterans,” veteran and military researcher Richard Murphy shares live, unscripted conversations with the veterans of our area about their experiences while serving.

Today, we’ll talk with US Army veteran Frank Palombi.

Veterans and non-veterans are welcome. Ages 18+ only, please. Registration is not required.

Listen to our first interview, recorded on January 17, 2026 with US Army veteran Effie Snyder!

Paperback Platoon Book Club: "Reminders of Him"
2026-04-09 18:30 - 19:30
Calling all women veterans and family members: join us to connect with other women through a love of reading!

Paperback Platoon is a book club for women filled with veterans, service members, and their families. Our goal is to build connection with each other through a shared interest and love for reading. This group meets on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30-7:30 PM.

Our title for this meeting is Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Library’s circulation desk.

Join our BookClubs.com page or our Facebook group for more details or to register!

South Hills Model Railroad Club Two-Day Track Display!
2026-04-10 10:00 - 2026-04-11 17:00
Come see an amazing room-sized model railroad track display, courtesy of the South Hills Model Railroad Club!

Featuring homes, businesses, landscape features, and even a carnival, this fully operational track creates its own tiny world to explore.

Members of the South Hills Model Railroad Club will be present on Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11 to discuss and explain the display. Drop in any time!

Plus, all visitors will receive a free raffle ticket to win a TYCO Chattanooga train set, with steam locomotive, six cars, and a 17-piece bridge and trestle!

Carnegie Modular Railroaders
2026-04-11 13:30 - 15:00
Join the Carnegie Modular Railroaders, an all-ages group for anyone interested in model railroading! The mission of the Carnegie Modular Railroaders is to inspire and educate model railroaders of all ages through hands on learning, collaborative layout building, and shared exploration of the hobby.

The Carnegie Modular Railroaders meet one or two Saturdays a month at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall. For more information, please contact Nick Yackovich at 412-667-0929 or nicholas.yackovich@comcast.net.

For today’s session, we will meet with members of the South Hills Model Railroad Club to learn about their track layout, on display in the Lincoln Gallery on Friday April 10 and Saturday April 11.

All ages are welcome. Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please register below.

Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club presents Noir Femmes Fatales: "The Big Heat" (1953)
2026-04-13 19:00 - 21:00
Join the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club for a celebration of the great femmes fatales of cinema!

Tonight: The Big Heat (1953), directed by Fritz Lang. Glenn Ford is determined police detective Dave Bannion, while Gloria Grahame stars as no-nonsense femme fatale Debby Marsh.

Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register.

Join us for the rest of this series!

Monday, April 27: “Pickup on South Street” (1953)

Monday, May 18: “The Postman Always Rings Twice” (1946)

Time Travelers Historical Fiction Book Club: "The Ride of Her Life"
2026-04-16 11:00 - 12:00
Join our historical fiction book group! We explore different eras of history, offer our thoughts and responses, and make new friendships as we share a different historical fiction title each month.

This group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 11:00am.

The title for this meeting will be The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts. Copies of the book will be available at the Library’s checkout desk.

Registration is appreciated, but not required – please click here to register.

Carnegie Celebrates Earth Day!
2026-04-19 12:00 - 15:00
Our Earth Day celebration returns for its sixth year!

Join us for a day of all-ages fun and learning with live animal encounters, eco-crafts, food vendors, and all kinds of environmental education!

Explore a mini-museum of nature with the Carnegie Museum of Natural History

Upgrade your wardrobe with our second annual Free Clothing Market

Meet live honeybees from a local bee-keeper

Learn about water stewardship from Three Rivers Waterkeeper

Talk bikes with members of BikePGH

Get ready for gardening with our free seed library

Tour our Teaching Garden of Native Plants

Explore nature with scavenger hunts, crafts, and challenges

…and more!

Registration is not required for Earth Day – drop in any time!
