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Certifying Your Property Pollinator Friendly!
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesPollinators need our help! Both native bees and domestic bee populations are declining, affected by habitat loss, disease and contact with pesticides. Penn State Extension Master Gardeners are taking action to protect pollinators by planting pollinator friendly gardens and providing education for the gardening public. You can join this effort by providing food and habitat Read More

Kids’ Chess Club: Beginners
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesKids ages 8 and up are invited to join us for a weekly beginner-level Chess Club! Chess pro Kevin Thompson will teach the basics of chess, no experience necessary. Registration is recommended, but you do not have to attend every week to register.

Studio Experimental Jazz: Mirror Trio & Special Guest
Where the adventurous energy of John Zorn meets the refined precision of Webern, this trio blends improvisation, intricate compositions, and bold sounds into a unique musical experience.Mirror Trio is a Pittsburgh-based ensemble of innovative experimental jazz musicians. Their immersive sound blends drone, noise, and improvisation—offering rich sonic textures in a boundary-pushing performance The trio comprises Read More

Teen Crafternoons: Fiber Arts
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesThanks to a generous grant from the Grable Foundation, the Carnegie Carnegie is home to a brand new Afterschool Creation Station—just for teens! The Creation Station features 14 creative kits that you can use to make things, express yourself, and learn new skills anytime that you come to the library! This program is designed to Read More

Summer Poetry Club
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesJoin us for a 5-week series of school-age poetry workshops for kids in grades 2-5! Retired Carlynton teacher Ms. Susan Cantwell will lead a creative exploration of poetry in all its forms. Read it, write it, love it! By the end of the 5-week series, students will create their very own poetry scrapbook to take Read More

Teen Game Time
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesThis summer, teens ages 10-17 are invited to a monthly afternoon of gaming at the A.C. Free Library! Come and play with our Nintendo Switch, one of our many card games or board games, or even bring your own! Click here to register!

Kids’ Chess Club: Beginners
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesKids ages 8 and up are invited to join us for a weekly beginner-level Chess Club! Chess pro Kevin Thompson will teach the basics of chess, no experience necessary. Registration is recommended, but you do not have to attend every week to register.

Summer Family Movies: “A Minecraft Movie” (2025)
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesSchool's out, cinema's in! On the third Thursday of each month, come on down to the Studio for a family movie night. This summer, we'll be screening several highly anticipated new releases! Entry is free; please register to let us know if you'll be able to make it. Click here to register! Please feel free Read More

National Tattoo Day
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesJuly 17 is National Tattoo Day! Join us to learn about the history and cultural significance of tattooing, and share the stories behind your own tattoos! Tattooing has been a part of human cultural expression for over 5,000 years - the first known tattooed person is Ötzi, the Iceman, whose mummified remains were discovered in Read More

Zumba with Emonie!
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 Read More

Summer Poetry Club
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesJoin us for a 5-week series of school-age poetry workshops for kids in grades 2-5! Retired Carlynton teacher Ms. Susan Cantwell will lead a creative exploration of poetry in all its forms. Read it, write it, love it! By the end of the 5-week series, students will create their very own poetry scrapbook to take Read More

Kids’ Chess Club: Beginners
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesKids ages 8 and up are invited to join us for a weekly beginner-level Chess Club! Chess pro Kevin Thompson will teach the basics of chess, no experience necessary. Registration is recommended, but you do not have to attend every week to register.

Global Performance Series: Steel City Calypso
The Carnegie Global Performance Series is a new initiative that celebrates the unifying power of music, performance, and art across cultures. All performances take place in the Studio.Steel City Calypso celebrates traditional Calypso and Soca music from Trinidad and Tobago, while fusing it with American jazz.TICKETS:$15 in Advance$20 at the Door$10 Students w/ ID All Read More

“Homing: Instincts of a Rust Belt Feminist” – An author visit with Sherrie Flick
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesAcclaimed Pittsburgh author Sherrie Flick shares her journey from a Western Pennsylvania childhood through a decade of cross-country travel that led her to a new sense of home in Pittsburgh's South Side Slopes, where she has lived for twenty-five years. With humor, curiosity, and heart, she reflects on the homes that we find and create, Read More

Teen Crafternoons: Jewelry Making
Thanks to a generous grant from the Grable Foundation, the Carnegie Carnegie is home to a brand new Afterschool Creation Station—just for teens! The Creation Station features 14 creative kits that you can use to make things, express yourself, and learn new skills anytime that you come to the library! This program is designed to Read More

Carnegie Crafters – Craft Night at the Movies: “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar” (1995)
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesCalling 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 the classic To Wong Foo, Read More

Summer Poetry Club
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesJoin us for a 5-week series of school-age poetry workshops for kids in grades 2-5! Retired Carlynton teacher Ms. Susan Cantwell will lead a creative exploration of poetry in all its forms. Read it, write it, love it! By the end of the 5-week series, students will create their very own poetry scrapbook to take Read More

Knife Sharpening with Dennis Snedden: Whetstone Tips, Tools, & Techniques
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesLook 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

Kids’ Chess Club: Beginners
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesKids ages 8 and up are invited to join us for a weekly beginner-level Chess Club! Chess pro Kevin Thompson will teach the basics of chess, no experience necessary. Registration is recommended, but you do not have to attend every week to register.

Carnegie Artists Showcase
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesCelebrate our community's creativity with the Carnegie Artists Showcase! Visit the Library's Studio between August 2 and 16 to experience an eclectic collection of over twenty original artworks by Carnegie-based artists! From painting and illustration to sculpture, ceramics, and pop culture infographic designs, this is an exhibit with something for everyone. Featured artists include Phil Read More

Carnegie Artists Showcase Opening Reception & Ukulele Concert
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesCome hear the Library's very own Ukulele Strum-Along group live in concert! Tonight, group members present several selections from their repertoire, accompanied by other members of Steel City Ukuleles. Enjoy the music, nibble a few refreshments, and explore the ongoing Studio exhibition of the Carnegie Artist Showcase. Want to participate? It's easy to learn the Read More

Kids’ Chess Club: Beginners
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesKids ages 8 and up are invited to join us for a weekly beginner-level Chess Club! Chess pro Kevin Thompson will teach the basics of chess, no experience necessary. Registration is recommended, but you do not have to attend every week to register.

Studio Jazz Series: RML Jazz
Enjoy a mix of jazz, from smooth to hot, classic to modern, bebop, and Dixieland, with RML Jazz. Whether you want to unwind or are seeking the excitement of live jazz music, RML Jazz has you covered.Beer and wine by donation. Outside alcohol/BYOB is not permitted.Doors open at 6:30 pm || Concert begins at 7:00 pm Read More

Teen Crafternoons: Block Prints
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesThanks to a generous grant from the Grable Foundation, the Carnegie Carnegie is home to a brand new Afterschool Creation Station—just for teens! The Creation Station features 14 creative kits that you can use to make things, express yourself, and learn new skills anytime that you come to the library! This program is designed to Read More