Past Event

Making with Artsmiths of Pittsburgh: Experiment with Watercolor!
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesExplore new art materials and processes and create unique artworks in this casual visual arts program. For the art timid or professional, we will focus on art as therapy and creative outlet. Play an art game with a variety of mark making tools and discover the unique properties of liquid watercolors through a series of Read More
Smalltime: A Book Discussion
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesJoin us for a discussion of author Russell Shorto's Smalltime: A Story of My Family and the Mob. Based on a family history of organized crime in post-war Johnstown, Smalltime draws an intimate portrait of a mobster and his wife, sudden riches, and the toll a lawless life takes on one family. Pick up your Read More

Smalltime: An Afternoon with Author Russell Shorto
Firebox Art Studio 110 East Main Street, Carnegie, PA, United StatesJoin author Russell Shorto for an intimate reading among the contemporary fine art of downtown Carnegie's Firebox Art Studios! Sip wine as Mr. Shorto reads from and discusses his 2021 book Smalltime: A Story of My Family and the Mob. Based on a true family history of organized crime in post-war Johnstown, Smalltime draws an Read More

Princess Ida
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesRunning October 8-10 & 14-17, 2021 Princess Ida is a hilarious twist on a traditional medieval fairy tale. The operetta tells the tale of a Princess, who eschews her marriage obligations to the Prince of a neighboring kingdom (the wedding pact made when they were both infants) to run a women's university. Women as warriors, Read More

2nd Saturday Civil War Lecture Series: A Civil War Husband
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesOctober 9 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm In person in the Lincoln Gallery at ACFL&MH Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarnegieCarnegie No Account Required! Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88157987607 Meeting ID: 881 5798 7607 The year is 1861. The United States was dividing over state’s rights and slavery. Thomas D. Nelson was working on his small farm in Plain Grove, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. Read More

Princess Ida
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesRunning October 8-10 & 14-17, 2021 Princess Ida is a hilarious twist on a traditional medieval fairy tale. The operetta tells the tale of a Princess, who eschews her marriage obligations to the Prince of a neighboring kingdom (the wedding pact made when they were both infants) to run a women's university. Women as warriors, Read More

Princess Ida
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesRunning October 8-10 & 14-17, 2021 Princess Ida is a hilarious twist on a traditional medieval fairy tale. The operetta tells the tale of a Princess, who eschews her marriage obligations to the Prince of a neighboring kingdom (the wedding pact made when they were both infants) to run a women’s university. Women as warriors, Read More

Embracing Our Differences: “Caste”
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesJoin our reading and discussion group about race & identity at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall! We'll read and discuss Isabel Wilkerson's Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, an Oprah book club pick that explores America's hidden caste system. Pick up your copy of Caste at the Library any time it's open! Read More

Princess Ida
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesRunning October 8-10 & 14-17, 2021 Princess Ida is a hilarious twist on a traditional medieval fairy tale. The operetta tells the tale of a Princess, who eschews her marriage obligations to the Prince of a neighboring kingdom (the wedding pact made when they were both infants) to run a women’s university. Women as warriors, Read More

Making with Artsmiths of Pittsburgh: Paint/Print/Paste!
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesCreate an artwork based on the beautifully photographed story Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert. Experiment with new processes like printmaking, stamping and collage! Classes offered in collaboration with The Artsmiths of Pittsburgh. Programming supported through generous community donations. This class is intended for preschoolers aged 2-5, with a parent or other caregiver. Registration is required Read More

Princess Ida
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesRunning October 8-10 & 14-17, 2021 Princess Ida is a hilarious twist on a traditional medieval fairy tale. The operetta tells the tale of a Princess, who eschews her marriage obligations to the Prince of a neighboring kingdom (the wedding pact made when they were both infants) to run a women's university. Women as warriors, Read More

Making with Artsmiths of Pittsburgh: Autumn Experiments!
Become inspired by the colors, textures and shapes of the season and create a layered mixed-media artwork all your own! Experiment with processes like relief printmaking, monoprinting and collaging. Classes offered in collaboration with The Artsmiths of Pittsburgh. Programming supported through generous community donations. This program is intended for school-aged kids (ages 6+). Registration is required! Read More

Making with Artsmiths of Pittsburgh: Autumn Experiments!
Become inspired by the colors, textures and shapes of the season and create a layered mixed-media artwork all your own! Experiment with processes like relief printmaking, monoprinting and collaging. Classes offered in collaboration with The Artsmiths of Pittsburgh. Programming supported through generous community donations. This program is intended for school-aged kids (ages 6+). Registration is required! Read More

Princess Ida
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesRunning October 8-10 & 14-17, 2021 Princess Ida is a hilarious twist on a traditional medieval fairy tale. The operetta tells the tale of a Princess, who eschews her marriage obligations to the Prince of a neighboring kingdom (the wedding pact made when they were both infants) to run a women's university. Women as warriors, Read More

Princess Ida
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesRunning October 8-10 & 14-17, 2021 Princess Ida is a hilarious twist on a traditional medieval fairy tale. The operetta tells the tale of a Princess, who eschews her marriage obligations to the Prince of a neighboring kingdom (the wedding pact made when they were both infants) to run a women’s university. Women as warriors, Read More

Princess Ida
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesRunning October 8-10 & 14-17, 2021 Princess Ida is a hilarious twist on a traditional medieval fairy tale. The operetta tells the tale of a Princess, who eschews her marriage obligations to the Prince of a neighboring kingdom (the wedding pact made when they were both infants) to run a women’s university. Women as warriors, Read More

Embracing Our Differences: “Caste”
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesJoin our reading and discussion group about race & identity at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall! We'll read and discuss Isabel Wilkerson's Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, an Oprah book club pick that explores America's hidden caste system. Pick up your copy of Caste at the Library any time it's open! Read More
Free Legal Advice with Attorney Giuseppe Rosselli
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesSign up for a thirty minute appointment for free legal advice with attorney Giuseppe Rosselli! To schedule, please call us at 412-276-3456 or email evansw2@einetwork.net. Please be prepared to share your name, contact information, and the topic of your legal questions. This program meets in person at the Library, in the upstairs Lincoln Gallery.

Listen Locally with Mark Dignam, Molly Thompson & Friends featuring Bell School of Irish Dance
TICKETS Enjoy an evening of traditional, contemporary, and original songs, with Dublin-born singer/songwriter Mark Dignam. Also, a part of the show will be fiddler Molly Thompson and singer/guitarist Kathy Fallon, along with certified Irish Dance teacher Catie McCarthy & students from the Bell School of Irish Dance. Join us in the Music Hall, for a Read More

Veterans Day Ceremony
Libraries are civic organizations. When we developed Library Park, a flagpole opposite the Library entrance became an essential part of the design. Since November 2017, a Veterans Day ceremony has become a tradition at the Library & Music Hall. Please join members of Carnegie American Legion Post 82, 9th Pennsylvania Reserves, elected officials, friends and Read More
Sourdough Culture: An Author Visit with Eric Pallant
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesFrom the Egyptian Pyramids to ancient Rome, sourdough has propped up some of humanity's great achievements. Explore the history, enjoy sampling Eric's own breads, and bring your questions about caring for sourdough starters and baking the perfect loaf. Eric will have copies of the book and heirloom sourdough starters for sale. Join us! Want to Read More
2nd Saturday Civil War Lecture Series: Armistead and Hancock – Behind the Gettysburg Legend
In Person in the Lincoln Gallery at ACFL&MH Armistead and Hancock:Behind the Gettysburg LegendWith Tom McMillanSaturday, November13, 2021 1:00 PM IN PERSON & ONLINE Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarnegieCarnegie No Account Required!Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9370579279 Meeting ID: 937 057 9279 In a war of brother versus brother, theirs has become the most famous broken friendship: Union general Winfield Scott Hancock Read More