Wellness with Ronda: Recycling 101
2025-04-19 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | PA
Please join our quarterly Wellness presenter Ronda Snow as we get ready for Earth Day and welcome guest presenter Marty Smyczek, founder of Zieros in Dormont and sustainable living expert. Together we will learn recycling basics and how to most effectively recycle using local resources and residential waste services.

AC Free’s Earth day celebration is Saturday, April 26. Please visit carnegiecarnegie.org for more details.

Registration is requested but not required beginning March 16 and ending April 16. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows on a first come first served basis. Please click here to register!

Wellness with Ronda is a quarterly discussion group for adults that covers a wide range of Natural Health and Wellness topics. This group does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness and it does not replace professional medical or mental health care.

Zumba with Emonie!
2025-04-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join licensed Zumba instructor Emonie Smith for an hour of dance fitness! Get moving to Latin, pop, and international music as you improve cardiovascular fitness and strengthen your core – while burning calories and having fun!

$10 requested donation per person. All participants must sign a liability waiver. Participants under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign for them.

Slots are limited – please click here to register!

"Twelve Angry Men": Courtroom Drama in Pop Culture and Real Life, with Prime Stage Theatre
2025-04-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join Rebecca Godlove of Prime Stage Theatre for a night of pop culture (and real life) courtroom drama! Test your trivia knowledge, examine scintillating true crime cases of hung juries and mistrials, and explore the places where fiction diverges from real legal procedure, as we prepare for Prime Stage’s production of Twelve Angry Men, directed by Shane Valenzi. Performances run from May 2 through 11 – tickets and show information are available here.

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

Studio Jazz Series: Norside Organ Trio
2025-04-24 19:00 | PA
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Originating in Pittsburgh, PA, Norside is made up of Glenn Strother (Guitar), Steve Ippolito (Drums), and Skip Sanders (Hammond Organ). Together, they have a feel that is rooted in the tradition of the organ trio, with fans often defining their sound as “Rust Belt Funk”, a phrase that gives homage to their Western PA roots. Their 2023 debut album, ‘Mean Streets’, features a captivating mix of original compositions that highlights the depth and variety of sound the trio can put forth. Norside’s virtuosic musicianship shines through on every track, showcasing their deep love for the music and commitment to pushing its boundaries. In their time together, Norside has been privileged to share the stage with other amazing acts such as The Bar-Kays, Soul Rebels Brass Band, Chris Cain, Steeltown Horns, and more.Beer and wine by donation. Outside alcohol/BYOB is not permitted.Doors open at 6:30 pm || Concert begins at 7:00 pm

TICKETS:$20 in Advance$25 at the Door$10 Students w/ ID

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Earth Day at the Carnegie Carnegie!
2025-04-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Our Earth Day celebration returns for its fifth year! Join us for a day of all-ages fun and learning with live animal encounters, games and eco-crafts, live music, food, and all kinds of environmental education.

Guests include: Hoshi Hibachi; Rachel Carson Homestead; Mystic Mamas live chickens; Carnegie Shade Tree Commission; Attawheed Islamic Center; a food drive with Salvation Army Chartiers Valley Service Center; Steel City Amateur Radio Club; Carnegie Crafters; singer Jessica Lee; David Brunco offering demos of En-ROADS climate simulator; and more!

Scheduled events:

12:00 PM – Opening bagpipe performance by Matt Taylor

12:00 PM – Juggling with Lindsay Surmacz

12:30 PM – Storytime with BB the Book Fairy

12:30 PM – En-ROADS climate simulator demonstration

1:00 PM – “Song of Nature” with Jessica Lee

1:30 PM – En-ROADS climate simulator demonstration

2:30 PM – En-ROADS climate simulator demonstration

Plus, shop our Free Clothing Market any time from 12-3pm! We’re accepting clothing donations (new and gently used, all ages and genders) up until April 26 – see more details here! It’s a great way to make fashion more sustainable, reduce waste, and support families in need – see more details here!

(We also appreciate donations of clothes hangers. We are unable to accept stained or damaged items, used socks & undergarments, or items covered in pet hair or permeated with odors such as smoke – thank you for your understanding.)

Registration is not required – please stop by any time!

This event will take place outdoors if weather permits, and inside our building if necessary. Generously sponsored by Landau Building Company.

"Songs of Nature" with Jessica Lee
2025-04-26 13:00 - 14:00 | PA
Join us for the musical portion of Earth Day at the Carnegie Carnegie! Acclaimed jazz and blues vocalist Jessica Lee, known for her soulful blend of classic, contemporary, and crossover styles, will present “Songs of Nature.” Pianist Rick Gallagher and saxophonist Eric DeFade will accompany Jessica

Jessica Lee is an American jazz and blues singer with a unique voice influenced by jazz, blues, rhythm and blues, and inspirational music. She has produced shows with innovative, customized themes for various venues nationwide. Her recorded songs have been featured on multiple international vocal compilation albums, and she has released five solo albums, with plans to release several new live recordings in the coming years. You can read more about Ms. Lee at jessicaleejazz.com.

This performance is part of the fifth annual Earth Day at the Carnegie Carnegie celebration, scheduled for April 26 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The event will feature games and eco-crafts, food, and various environmental education activities. Other participants include Hoshi Hibachi, Rachel Carson Homestead, Mystic Mamas with live chickens, the Carnegie Shade Tree Commission, Attawheed Islamic Center, Salvation Army Chartiers Valley Service Center, Steel City Amateur Radio Club, Carnegie Crafters, and David Brunco, who will be offering demos of the En-ROADS climate simulator.

The event will take place outdoors, weather permitting, and inside the building if necessary. Landau Building Company generously sponsors this celebration.

Knife Sharpening with Dennis Snedden: Whetstone Tips, Tools, & Techniques
2025-04-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
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 2025 kids’ Summer Reading Program. Space is limited, so please click here to register! 18 years and older, please.

Welcome to the Queerborhood! A Home Buying Workshop for Queer Folks and Allies
2025-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join Janette Schafer of Realty ONE Group for an LGBTQIA+ friendly First-Time Home Buyer Workshop, where we’ll guide you through every step of the home buying process in a welcoming and supportive environment. From getting preapproved for a mortgage and choosing the right realtor, to writing a competitive offer, navigating home inspections, understanding title work, and preparing for closing, this workshop covers it all. Enjoy a stress-free evening with refreshments provided, and bring the little ones—childcare is on us! Whether you’re just starting to explore homeownership or ready to take the next step, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to make your home-buying dreams a reality.

Won’t you be our neighbor?

Venue, room, and bathrooms are fully accessible to people with disabilities. If you need other accessibility assists, please let us know in the registration.

In solidarity with our immunocompromised friends, we recommend you wear a mask, if possible. If you are feeling ill, we respectfully request for you to stay home! We’ll likely be having more of these.

Sponsored by Realty ONE Group and Three Rivers Community Foundation.

Registration is required. Please click here to register!

PLAY, LEARN, GROW: Playtime & Parent-Child Workshop
2025-05-02 10:15 - 11:30, 2025-05-09 10:15 - 11:30, 2025-05-16 10:15 - 11:30, 2025-05-23 10:15 - 11:30, 2025-05-30 10:15 - 11:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join us for a FREE 5-week, play-based workshop series, specially designed for children 3 and under and their parents/caregivers! Registration is required for this event series; please register each child who will be in attendance!

During each 75-minute session, children and their caregivers will have an opportunity to play together, connect with other families, and talk with experts in different areas of your child’s development.

Weekly topics will include: music and movement, early literacy, child development, nutrition, among others. Partner organizations include Kathy’s Music, Literacy Pittsburgh, the Alliance for Infants and Toddlers (AFIT), and more.

If you register for this series, we ask that you please commit to attending at least 3 of the 5 weekly sessions. If you are unable to attend this workshop series at this time, another series is in the works for October 2025.

English Language Learners: Do you need language interpretation? Please let us know when registering!

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Pittsburgh's Historic Ballparks: An Author Visit with Mark Fatla
2025-05-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Pittsburgh has an incredible baseball history with great players, teams and historic moments, but few realize that Pittsburgh has often been in the lead in ballpark design and development.

Mark Fatla, lifelong baseball fan and author of Pittsburgh’s Historic Ballparks (Arcadia Press, 2023) chronicles the nine ballparks that hosted major league baseball in Pittsburgh between 1876 and the present, including the Negro Leagues. Historic photographs illustrate design and construction phases, the major changes as parks expanded and aged, and eventually their demolition. This talk and the accompanying book provide a unique perspective on the rich history of Pittsburgh’s ballparks. Copies of Pittsburgh’s Historic Ballparks will be available for purchase.

As a young attorney, Mark authored more than 200 Federal Court opinions, including several in one of Pittsburgh’s most important civil rights cases. As Executive Director of several community development non-profits over a 25 year career, he wrote hundreds of grant proposals and reports. As a freelancer, he has written feature cover stories for the Pittsburgh City Paper, as well as alternative weekly newspapers in Baltimore and Cleveland. Pittsburgh’s Historic Ballparks is his first book, and its sequel Pittsburgh’s Historic Stadiums and Arenas is due to publish in 2025. He has presented at national and regional conferences, including the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the National Main Street Center and others. He is a lifelong baseball fan and lives on Northside in an 1870 house just a short walk from the site of 4 of the historic ballparks he’ll discuss today.

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

Ukulele Strum-Along
2025-05-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-05 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!

Stage 62 presents "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change"
2025-05-09 20:00 - 2025-05-11 14:00, 2025-05-16 20:00 - 2025-05-18 21:00 | PA
For all ticket inquiries call Stage 62 at 412-429-6262.

May 9-11 & 16 – 18Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 PM | Sundays at 2:00 PM

The longest running off-Broadway revue in history has been revised for the 21st century! This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as “the relationship.” Through sketches and songs, Act I explores the journey from dating and waiting to love and marriage, while Act II reveals the agonies and triumphs of in-laws and newborns, trips in the family car and pick-up techniques of the geriatric set. This hilarious revue pays tribute to those who have loved and lost, to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance, to those who have dared to ask, “Say, what are you doing Saturday night?” The 2018 version features two new songs, revised lyrics and dialogue throughout the show to reflect dating in modern times.

This performance will take place in the Studio while the Music Hall is temporarily closed for HVAC system installation.

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For all ticket inquiries call Stage 62 at 412-429-6262.

Civil War Gaming: Battle Cry - Battle of Olustee
2025-05-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join Pittsburgh wargamer Paul Lawson 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’ll play through the Battle of Olustee scenario of the game Battle Cry. Both the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment and the 35th United States Colored Troops fought in this battle, the largest fought in Florida during the American Civil War.

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: COMBEE: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War with Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black
2025-05-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9370579279Meeting ID: 937 057 9279**Please note this event will not be streamed via Facebook, and will not be recorded for our YouTube channel**

Harriet Tubman’s legendary life is widely known: escaping enslavement, leading others to freedom via the Underground Railroad, and tirelessly fighting for change. But a crucial chapter often overlooked is her daring Civil War service as a spy for the Union Army, detailed in Dr. Edda Field Black’s groundbreaking book, COMBEE: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War.A direct descendant of a participant in the raid, Field-Black unveils Tubman’s command of spies and pilots, and intelligence gathered from freedom seekers, which led to a raid that liberated 756 enslaved people from bondage on seven rice plantations as the largest slave rebellion in US history. Through unexamined documents, she brings to life the Combahee River Raid and the untold stories of those freed, their resilience, and the lasting impact of Tubman’s heroism.Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black teaches history at Carnegie Mellon University and has written extensively about the history of West African rice farmers, including in such works as Deep Roots: Rice Farmers in West Africa and the African Diaspora. She was a co-editor of Rice: Global Networks and New Histories, which was selected as a Choice Outstanding Academic Title. Fields-Black has served as a consultant for the Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History and Culture’s permanent exhibit “Rice Fields of the Lowcountry,” and is the executive producer and librettist of “Unburied, Unmourned, Unmarked: Requiem for Rice,” a widely performed original contemporary classical work by celebrated composer John Wineglass.Fields-Black is a descendant of Africans enslaved on rice plantations in Colleton County, South Carolina; her great-great-great grandfather fought in the Combahee River Raid in June 1863. Her determination to illuminate the riches of the Gullah dialect, and to reclaim Gullah Geechee history and culture, has taken her to the rice fields of South Carolina and Georgia to those of Sierra Leone and Republic of Guinea in West Africa.

Standing Up when Someone's Being Harassed: A Bystander Intervention Training with PAAR
2025-05-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
What do you do if you see someone being harassed or threatened? Bystander intervention trainings have been proven to reduce interpersonal violence. Learn to be an upstander!

Community involvement and partnership is important when thinking about how to prevent street harassment and sexual violence. Bystander intervention can be a way to engage people in keeping their community safe. The PAAR Bystander Intervention Training seeks to move beyond the concept of just being a bystander to building skills around safe intervention and de-escalation strategies, while recognizing that safety is always key.

Presented by Pittsburgh Action Against Rape.

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

Top 10 Scams Against Seniors - with the PA Office of the Attorney General
2025-05-15 13:30 - 14:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Scammers and fraudsters target Pennsylvanians every day in an effort to gain access to our money or personal information. They target our emotions in hopes that we will let our guard down and believe the scams they are perpetrating. From robocalls to social media messages, texts to emails, Pennsylvanians must be on the lookout for these “too good to be true” hoaxes.

This free presentation by Phil Little of the PA Office of the Attorney General will break down the top 10 scams currently being used in PA. Please join us!

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

Monarch Butterfly Project: Student Art Workshop
2025-05-19 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-06-02 16:30 - 18:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Each year, Carnegie Mayor Stacie Riley’s “Mayor’s Monarch Pledge” with the National Wildlife Foundation requires a public art action.

This year, students of all ages are invited to create artwork inspired by monarch butterfly conservation!

Creations will be displayed at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall and in local businesses throughout the month of August to raise awareness and celebrate monarchs.

There are three art-making sessions scheduled: Mondays, May 19th, June 2nd, and June 9th. Come to one session or all three!

All art supplies will be provided. Just bring your imagination and let your art inspire others to protect monarch habitats.

Embracing Our Differences: "The Message" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
2025-05-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join us for community conversations about diversity & inclusion!

This Fall, we’re reading and discussing The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates. In three interconnected essays, the best-selling author of Between the World and Me explores the ways that the stories we tell can influence, reveal, or obscure our understanding of the world around us. From Senegal to South Carolina to Palestine, Coates’s signature intellect and moral clarity are at full power as he confronts the need to accept the most difficult truths about our society.

Copies are available for checkout at the Library’s circulation desk. Pick up your copy of the book any time the Library is open!

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

Chernobyl: Aftermath of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster - with author and photographer Michael Haritan
2025-05-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Pittsburgh-based photographer Michael Haritan’s photographs of the Chernobyl disaster area bring a powerful immediacy to the stories of the survivors and refugees of the infamous 1986 nuclear meltdown. Join Michael as he shares how his own path brought him to Chernobyl, the tales of the people he met there, and the effects on the natural environment which will continue for thousands of years. Copies of Michael’s book, Chernobyl: Aftermath of the World’s Greatest Nuclear Disaster will be available for purchase.

As a special preview, a selection of Michael’s photographs will be on display in the Lincoln Gallery from April 22 through May 31.

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

Vitalant Community Blood Drive
2025-05-27 12:00 - 17:00 | 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! 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.

Photography Exhibit: "Chernobyl: Aftermath of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster" by Michael Haritan
2025-05-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Pittsburgh-based photographer Michael Haritan’s photographs of the Chernobyl disaster area bring a powerful immediacy to the stories of the survivors and refugees of the infamous 1986 nuclear meltdown.

From April 22 through May 31, a selection of Michael’s photographs will be exhibited in the Lincoln Gallery during regular Library hours. A collection of artifacts from Chernobyl are also on display in the Library’s first-floor glass display case.

Stop by any time to view these exhibits, and don’t miss Michael’s lecture on his experiences photographing Chernobyl on Thursday, May 22!

Studio Jazz Series: Tania & Jeff Grubbs
2025-05-29 19:00 | PA
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Tania Grubbs returns to the Carnegie Carnegie for an intimate evening of live jazz in The Studio. Known for her expressive interpretations and original compositions, Tania brings a thoughtful, deeply human approach to the music she performs.

She’ll be joined by a stellar ensemble featuring her husband, Jeff Grubbs, a virtuoso equally at home in the worlds of jazz and classical music. In addition to his dynamic work as a jazz bassist, Jeff is a member of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Rounding out the group are David Throckmorton on drums and Clifford Barnes at the keys.

The evening’s performance will include selections from Tania’s brand-new album, The Sound of Love, which will also be available for purchase at the concert.

“Grubbs’ ability to blend her soothing voice seamlessly into the fabric of the music, treating it as an instrument in its own right, sets this album apart…” – Glenn Daniels — The Jazz PageRead more at taniagrubbs.com.

Beer and wine by donation. Outside alcohol/BYOB is not permitted.Doors open at 6:30 pm || Concert begins at 7:00 pmAll ages welcome.Please note: The Studio will be air-conditioned during the building’s renovations taking place May 27 – June 10.

TICKETS:$20 in Advance$25 at the Door$10 Students w/ ID

All ticket sales are final.

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