Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

Meeple Meet-Up: Euro-Gaming for Adults
2025-11-22 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
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!

This event is for gamers ages 18+, and no experience is necessary. New players are welcome!

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. Click here to register!

Carnegie Model Railroad Club: Intro meeting
2025-11-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join model railroad hobbyist Nick Yackovich for the first meeting of the brand-new Carnegie Model Railroad Club!

This group for adults and kids aged 10+ will meet monthly to share knowledge, learn from each other, and design and build an original model railroad track layout. No experience is necessary. If you have any questions, please contact Nick at nytweetums@comcast.net.

Registration is appreciated, but not required. Please click here to register!

Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club presents Robert Mitchum Classics: "The Grass is Greener" (1960)
2025-11-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club as we celebrate the legendary Robert Mitchum!

Tonight: The Grass is Greener (1960), directed by Stanley Donen. Mitchum plays a wealthy oil tycoon who falls for the married proprietress of the crumbling manor that he tours while vacationing in England. This sophisticated romantic comedy also stars Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr.

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

Carnegie Crafters - Craft Night at the Movies: "Mean Girls" (2004)
2025-12-01 18:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Tonight, join us for a Craft Night at the Movies! Enjoy crafting while we watch Mean Girls (2004), with Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, and Tina Fey.

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!

Selah Labyrinth Meditation Walk
2025-12-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Please note: this evening’s Labyrinth Meditation Walk has been canceled due to the weather. Thank you for your understanding!

Join members of Carnegie Presbyterian Church’s New Hope Worship Center for an open meditation walk through the church’s Selah Labyrinth. Journey inward through a contemplative walk through the labyrinth’s twists and turns into the center and back out again, in a process similar to a spiritual or personal exploration. This event is beginner-friendly and non-denominational.

All ages are welcome, but we ask that guests maintain a calm and quiet demeanor while navigating the labyrinth.

No registration is necessary – please drop in any time between 6:30 and 7:30 PM!

Ukulele Strum-Along
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
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. If you already know your way around a ukulele, join us at 6:45 to play along!

This group is intended for teens and adults. Please click here to register!

Carnegie Celebrates the Season
2025-12-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join us for our annual holiday celebration! Enjoy crafts, cookies, caricatures, and other fun activities, plus have your photo taken with Santa in front of our historic fireplace! All kids will receive a free gift and treat bag.

Sponsored by the Borough of Carnegie, the ACFL&MH, and the Carol Covi Children’s Event Committee. This is a free event and registration is not required.

What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
2025-12-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Learn the history of AA and hear the experiences of members in this free talk!

For the past ninety years, Alcoholics Anonymous has helped millions of people with alcohol addiction issues. Tonight, hear firsthand about the power of AA from members of the organization. Free refreshments provided; Q&A to follow.

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

Fluent Friends: Practice Speaking English with Literacy Pittsburgh
2025-12-16 10:00 - 11:30 | 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 third 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!

Time Travelers Historical Fiction Book Group: "Stella Bain"
2025-12-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join our historical fiction book group! We’ll explore different eras of history, share 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.

For this meeting, we’ll discuss Stella Bain by Anita Shreve. When a woman is hit by bombardment while driving an ambulance during World War I, she starts to recover fragments of lost memories, and must solve the mystery of her own identity. Copies of the book are available at the Library’s checkout desk.

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

Fluent Friends: Practice Speaking English with Literacy Pittsburgh!
2025-12-18 17:30 - 19:00 | 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 third 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!

Please note: tonight’s meeting will be in the Lincoln Gallery, on Floor 2.

Meeple Meet-Up: Euro-Gaming for Adults
2025-12-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
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 Performing Arts Center presents "The Nutcracker"
2025-12-20 19:00 - 2025-12-21 14:00 | PA
Tickets go on sale in November 2025.For all ticket inquiries contact Carnegie Performing Arts Center at 412-279-8887 or info@carnegieperformingartscenter.com

December 13 – 21, 2025Saturdays at 7:00 pm | Sundays at 2:00 pm

Christmas time brings to life the magical story of a little girl named Clara and her handsome Nutcracker Prince as they battle an evil Rat King and sled through swirling snowflakes on their adventure to the Candy Kingdom.

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Tickets go on sale in November 2025.For all ticket inquiries contact Carnegie Performing Arts Center at 412-279-8887 or info@carnegieperformingartscenter.com

Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club presents Robert Mitchum Classics: "Holiday Affair" (1949)
2025-12-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club as we celebrate the legendary Robert Mitchum!

Tonight: Holiday Affair (1949), directed by Don Hartman. Mitchum steps away from his more typical tough-guy roles, wooing secret shopper Janet Leigh after meeting her at the department store where he works. Romantic complications ensue as the pair navigate the Christmas season together.

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

Ukulele Strum-Along
2026-01-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
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. If you already know your way around a ukulele, join us at 6:45 to play along!

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

Paperback Platoon Book Club: "My Friends"
2026-01-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
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 “My Friends” by Fredrik Backman. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Library’s circulation desk.

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

Civil War Gaming: Battle Cry - Devil's Den & Wheatfield
2026-01-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join Pittsburgh wargamers Paul Lawson and Brian Palmer for a free introduction to historical tabletop wargaming! Command your troops and experience the strategy and tactics of the battles that determined our nation’s future.

Today we play through the Devil’s Den & Wheatfield scenario of the game Battle Cry. Battle Cry is a low-complexity wargame published by Avalon Hill and suitable for ages 10+. No experience is necessary. Please join us!

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

2nd Saturday Civil War Series: The George Spangler Farm's Critical Role in the Battle of Gettysburg with Ron Kirkwood
2026-01-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
In Person in the Lincoln Gallery at ACFL&MH

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

Award-winning author and Murrysville-area resident Ron Kirkwood has spent nine years researching the George Spangler farm in Gettysburg and has written two books on it: “Too Much for Human Endurance”: The George Spangler Farm Hospitals and the Battle of Gettysburg, which was published in 2019, and the sequel “Tell Mother Not to Worry”: Soldier Stories from Gettysburg’s George Spangler Farm, in 2024.

Militarily, Kirkwood argues that George Spangler owned the most important farm to the Union victory in the Battle of Gettysburg with its location, roads, size and Powers Hill. Additionally, the farm was of critical importance medically with two major hospitals on the property caring for a total of almost 3,000 men. His presentation focuses on both aspects of the farm, including the heroism and suffering of the men and women in the two hospitals.

Kirkwood received the prestigious 2025 Bachelder-Coddington Distinguished Book Award of the Civil War Roundtable of Gettysburg for “Tell Mother Not to Worry” while “Too Much for Human Endurance” is on the Gettysburg National Military Park’s recommended reading list for anyone studying to be a Licensed Battlefield Guide.

Kirkwood is retired after a 40-year career in newspapers and magazines including USA TODAY, Baltimore Sun and Harrisburg (PA) Patriot-News. Ron edited national magazines for USA TODAY Sports, was NFL editor for USA TODAY Sports Weekly and managed the Harrisburg copy desk when the newspaper won a Pulitzer Prize in 2012. He has returned to his alma mater Central Michigan University as guest speaker to journalism classes as part of the school’s Hearst Visiting Professionals series.

Prime Stage Theatre presents "The Freedom House Ambulance Service: Putting Local History on the Stage"
2026-01-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join playwright L.E. McCullough of Prime Stage Theatre for the riveting story of Freedom House Ambulance Service, America’s first mobile EMS, created in Pittsburgh’s Hill District in 1967 – and a discussion of his new play Freedom House: Giving Life a Second Chance, running Jan. 23-Feb. 1, 2026 at New Hazlett Theater on Pittsburgh’s North Side.

Against odds and adversity, the Black men of Freedom House saved countless lives while inventing an entirely new field of treatment that changed the world of emergency medicine.

Registration for this program is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome as well. Please click here to register.

Time Travelers Historical Fiction Book Club: "The Briar Club"
2026-01-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join our historical fiction book group! We explore different eras of history, share 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 Briar Club 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.

From the Foxhole: Talks with Carnegie's Veterans
2026-01-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Carnegie is home to over 500 veterans. How well do you know them?

Join us for the launch of our new 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 Effie Snyder.

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

Pongal Sangamam: A Multicultural Tamil Harvest Celebration
2026-01-17 11:00 - 13:00 | 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, Pennsylvania, 15106, United States
பொங்கலோ பொங்கல்! All are Welcome!

We invite you to join us on Saturday, January 17th for a family-friendly, multicultural Pongal celebration! Registration for this program is appreciated but not required.

Click here to RSVP for this event!

What is Pongal?

Pongal is an indigenous Tamil harvest festival celebrated by Tamils throughout southern India, Sri Lanka, and the worldwide Tamil diaspora. Celebrated over four days, it is a time for communities to come together to honor both nature and agriculture’s bountiful harvests and share in traditional foods, rituals, and art.

How will we celebrate at this event?

Read about Pongal with Persis Naumann, Fulbright scholar and founder of multicultural, bilingual Tamil book publisher Kelir Books

Learn the steps to a traditional dance, as well as a bilingual song in English and Tamil

Enjoy traditional foods

Make Pongal-inspired art such as your very own clay Pongal pot, a sugar scrub, and DIY Pongal stamp art

And much more!

Meeple Meet-Up: Euro-Gaming for Adults
2026-01-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
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!

Palestine: History, Culture, and Faith
2026-01-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join Ray Milhem for an exploration of the land of Palestine, holy to the world’s three great monotheistic religions. Come learn about the distinct geographic regions of Palestine; how language and culture have defined its inhabitants; and the millennia-old history of this region, from prehistory to the modern day.

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

Community Blood Drive with Vitalant
2026-01-28 11:00 - 16:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Be part of the solution with Vitalant’s community blood drive!

We’re wishing our donors a prosperous 2026! To give you a head start, 26 will win a special thank-you gift. Your donation gets you 26 chances to win a $500 Rewards gift card! (Opt-in required – see more details here.)

Donors must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds. Click here to reserve an appointment slot.

Questions? Please call Kathy from Vitalant at 412-444-6563.

Carnegie Modular Railroaders present: Kevin Davis of the Lionel Collectors Club of America
2026-01-31 13:30 - 15:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Please note: due to the weather, this event will take place entirely on Zoom. When you register, you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting. Thank you!

Join the Carnegie Modular Railroaders for a special guest event with Kevin Davis, President-Elect of the Lionel Collectors Club of America!

Kevin will share his experiences and lessons learned from building over 100 model railroad modules. We’ll learn more about getting started with model railroading; discuss family and kids’ involvement in the hobby; and share some pointers on layout design and construction basics. A Q&A will follow – bring your curiosity and questions!

This is a Zoom meeting. All ages are welcome. Please click here to register.

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.

NEW DATE – “That Beast Was Not Me”: An author visit with Jeffrey Smalldon
2026-02-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
As a forensic psychologist, Dr. Jeffrey Smalldon has shared conversations with some of the most notorious murderers in modern American history – including Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, and John Wayne Gacy, to name a few. He has evaluated more than 1,000 murderers and consulted on close to 300 death penalty cases, and has appeared on 60 Minutes II, Larry King Live, 48 Hours, Good Morning America, and Connie Chung Tonight.

Tonight, he presents stories from his memoir, That Beast Was Not Me: One Forensic Psychologist, Five Decades of Conversations with Killers. Join us to hear about his fascinating five decades immersed in the world of true crime. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event from Woolly Bear Books and Gifts.

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

Fluent Friends: Practice Speaking English with Literacy Pittsburgh
2026-02-03 10:00 - 11:30 | 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!

Selah Labyrinth Meditation Walk
2026-02-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join members of Carnegie Presbyterian Church’s New Hope Worship Center for an open meditation walk through the church’s Selah Labyrinth. Journey inward through a contemplative walk through the labyrinth’s twists and turns into the center and back out again, in a process similar to a spiritual or personal exploration. This event is beginner-friendly and non-denominational.

All ages are welcome, but we ask that guests maintain a calm and quiet demeanor while navigating the labyrinth.

No registration is necessary – please drop in any time between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM!

Free Legal Advice Clinic with the Allegheny County Bar Foundation's Pro Bono Center
2026-02-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Please note that the date of this program has changed from January 29 to February 10.

Join us for a Free Legal Advice Clinic on Tuesday, February 10th, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM!

Attorneys from the Allegheny County Bar Foundation’s Pro Bono Center will be available for thirty-minute appointments to provide free legal advice.

To request an appointment, please call the library directly at 412-276-3456, or email Library Director Walker Evans. Please be prepared to share your name, contact information, and the topic of your legal questions.

Spots are limited, so don’t wait to schedule your appointment! We look forward to seeing you on February 10th!
