Upcoming Event

Join the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club for a dark journey through early crime dramas! Tonight: The Public Enemy (1931), directed by William A Wellman. James Cagney and Jean Harlow star in this tale of the rise and fall of an Irish-American mobster. Don't miss the other films in this series: Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins Read More

From the earliest pro football and hockey teams to groundbreaking facilities like Duquesne Garden and the Civic Arena, Pittsburgh has led the way. Following the success of his first book on Pittsburgh's major league baseball parks (Pittsburgh's Historic Ballparks), local historian Mark Fatla documents the history of Pittsburgh's professional football, hockey and basketball venues. Explore that 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

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 Read More

If you dance around the kitchen while cooking, this program is for you! Come and get moving to an eclectic mix of music in a safe, non-judgmental space. In this self-paced, free-form dance class for 50s+, we keep fit while having fun! Express yourself, find your inner rhythm, and remember that there’s no wrong way Read More

Within Our Grasp: Changing Ourselves and the World is the story of Tom Etzel’s transformative journey from grief to empowerment after losing two loved ones, including his beloved niece, on 9/11. Awakened by a spiritual calling, he channeled his grief into action. Taking a profound leap of faith, he was able to walk the path Read More

Find your creative community at our monthly meet-up for artists, Space to Create! No agenda or lessons - just a block of unstructured time to gather in the Library's spacious downstairs Studio, work on your art, and encounter like-minded creators. This group meets on the second Thursday of each month from 1-4pm. All artists are Read More

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 Read More

In Person in the Lincoln Gallery at ACFL&MH Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9370579279Meeting ID: 937 057 9279 This is the riotous tale of two former Virginia governors; old political rivals who upend Confederate efforts to reclaim the western counties of that state in 1861. Generals Henry Wise and John Floyd squabble like schoolboys - even as Union forces Read More

Carnegie Carnegie Family Performances brings kids and their grown-ups together for live music and storytelling from some of the best performers in the Pittsburgh area. Geared toward young audiences but enjoyable for all ages, each show is an engaging introduction to seeing the arts live. “Melodies, Moods and Movies” takes students on a journey from the silent film Read More

Join certified yoga instructor Leah Shuck for a gentle, slower flow yoga practice every second and fourth Monday evening! Mindful yoga is a rewarding way to exercise while reducing stress and centering your mind. Please bring a yoga mat, a bottle of water, and something to use as a strap (an old scarf, belt, or Read More

Join the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club for a dark journey through early crime dramas! Tonight: Little Caesar (1931), directed by Mervyn LeRoy. Edward G. Robinson, Douglas Fairbanks Jr, and Glenda Farrell star in this mafia saga that is credited with sparking the 1930s craze for gangster films. Don't miss the other films in this series: Read More

Join the Library's 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 Only Woman in Read More

On the Record: Listening & Liner Notes is a four-part series bringing Carnegie’s own Reggie Watkins into conversation with the music that made jazz what it is. Equal parts listening party and guided discussion, each session explores a different era of jazz history through the recordings themselves. Reggie Watkins is a trombonist and composer known for his Read More

Do you boo-lieve in saving lives? Donate today to help patients who rely on blood donations, and Vitalant will thank you with a free Halloween tee! You'll also be entered to win one of two $10,000 gift cards. Be part of the solution - schedule your appointment today! Donors must be at least 16 years Read More

If you dance around the kitchen while cooking, this program is for you! Come and get moving to an eclectic mix of music in a safe, non-judgmental space. In this self-paced, free-form dance class for 50s+, we keep fit while having fun! Express yourself, find your inner rhythm, and remember that there’s no wrong way Read More

Always putting others first and feeling exhausted, resentful, or disconnected from yourself? Join licensed therapist Candice Coughenour for a free community workshop designed for people who are ready to stop abandoning themselves in the name of keeping the peace. This will be a space to connect with others on a similar journey, learn more about Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

Join certified yoga instructor Leah Shuck for a gentle, slower flow yoga practice every second and fourth Monday evening! Mindful yoga is a rewarding way to exercise while reducing stress and centering your mind. Please bring a yoga mat, a bottle of water, and something to use as a strap (an old scarf, belt, or 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

Join the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club for a dark journey through early crime dramas! Tonight: High Sierra (1941), directed by Raoul Walsh. Following a heist gone wrong, Humphrey Bogart hides out in the mountains while navigating his entanglements with Ida Lupino and Joan Leslie. Don't miss the other films in this series: Registration is appreciated, Read More