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What’s an Infographic? What’s a Data Visualization? What’s the Difference? – with Dave Columbus
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesWe’re visual creatures living in a world of data. How do we process and understand it? Join artist Dave Columbus for a compelling look at infographics, data visualizations, and the complex art of communicating numerical information through design. From something as simple as the ingredients in trail mix to massive projects representing reams of pop Read More
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You Have the Floor: Conversations about Neighborhoods and News Coverage, with Public Source
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesLocal news is shifting in Pittsburgh. As outlets close, change or scale back, the question isn’t just what’s next but what local journalism could (and should) be for you. "You Have the Floor" is a seven-day series of community town halls across the Greater Pittsburgh region. No speeches. No panels. Just neighbors talking about what Read More
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Time Travelers Historical Fiction Book Club: “The Rose Code”
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesJoin our historical fiction book group! We explore different eras of history, offer 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 Rose Code by Kate Read More
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Fluent Friends: Practice Speaking English with Literacy Pittsburgh
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesJoin 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 Read More
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The Pittsburgh Savoyards present “The Grand Duke”
For all ticket inquiries contact Pittsburgh Savoyards at 412-734-8476 or tickets@pittsburghsavoyards.org March 20-22 & 27-29Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 2:30 PMSet in the tiny Grand Duchy of Pfennig‑Halbpfennig in 1750, Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Grand Duke follows a scrappy theatrical troupe led by theatrical manager Ernest Dummkopf, blundering lead comedian Ludwig, his Read More
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Carnegie’s Legacy: The Evolution of Steel in Pittsburgh – with metallurgist Emily Grugan
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesFor over 150 years, Pittsburgh has been known across the nation as the "Steel City." From the early iterations of the steel industry, to the boom of US steel production, and ultimately to Pittsburgh's current metals manufacturing environment, the story of steel in Pittsburgh has seen the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Read More
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Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series – Benny Benack II
The Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series brings outstanding jazz artists to the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall’s Studio for up close performances in a relaxed, welcoming setting. From classic swing and soul infused jazz to modern grooves and adventurous ensembles, the series highlights the breadth of the jazz tradition while keeping the experience Read More
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The Pittsburgh Savoyards present “The Grand Duke”
For all ticket inquiries contact Pittsburgh Savoyards at 412-734-8476 or tickets@pittsburghsavoyards.org March 20-22 & 27-29Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM | Sundays at 2:30 PMSet in the tiny Grand Duchy of Pfennig‑Halbpfennig in 1750, Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Grand Duke follows a scrappy theatrical troupe led by theatrical manager Ernest Dummkopf, blundering lead comedian Ludwig, his sweetheart Read More
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Meeple Meet-Up: Euro-Gaming for Adults
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesDo 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
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Carnegie Modular Railroaders
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesJoin 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
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Ukulele Strum-Along
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesCome 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
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From the Foxhole: Talks with Carnegie’s Veterans – featuring US Army veteran Frank Palombi
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesCarnegie is home to over 500 veterans. How well do you know them? In our 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 Frank Palombi. Veterans Read More
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“Opera… Is a Drag!” Musical Storytime with Thousand Bridges Opera
300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, Pennsylvania, United States"Drag Queens read it, Opera Divas sing it!" Join us for an hour-long drag storytime & operatic performance featuring local Pittsburgh drag artist Chi Chi De Vivre and vocalists Alicia and Bridget of Thousand Bridges Opera! Celebrate the magic of opera, literacy, and drag performance with this family-friendly show. Featuring your favorite stories: Cinderella, The Read More
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Fluent Friends: Practice Speaking English with Literacy Pittsburgh
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesJoin 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 Read More
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Paperback Platoon Book Club: “Reminders of Him”
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesCalling 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
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South Hills Model Railroad Club Two-Day Track Display!
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesCome see an amazing room-sized model railroad track display, courtesy of the South Hills Model Railroad Club! Featuring homes, businesses, landscape features, and even a carnival, this fully operational track creates its own tiny world to explore. Members of the South Hills Model Railroad Club will be present on Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April Read More
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Mai Khôi & the Dissidents Album Release Concert “Five Years in Exile”
ACFL&MH is pleased to welcome Mai Khôi & the Dissidents for their Carnegie Carnegie debut in the Music Hall as part of our new Backbeat Series, celebrating the release of their new album “Five Years in Exile.” The album follows Khôi through her first five years in the United States, where she fled to in Read More
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Carnegie Modular Railroaders
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesJoin 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
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PJO Emerging Jazz Artist Series: Grace Elliott
The Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra and the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall continue their collaboration with a second season of the Emerging Artist Series, spotlighting rising artists alongside some of Pittsburgh’s most accomplished jazz musicians. This multi-generational series honors the city’s rich jazz legacy while highlighting the voices shaping its future.Grace Elliott is a Read More
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Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club presents Noir Femmes Fatales: “The Big Heat” (1953)
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesJoin the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club for a celebration of the great femmes fatales of cinema! Tonight: The Big Heat (1953), directed by Fritz Lang. Glenn Ford is determined police detective Dave Bannion, while Gloria Grahame stars as no-nonsense femme fatale Debby Marsh. Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register. Read More
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Time Travelers Historical Fiction Book Club: “The Ride of Her Life”
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesJoin our historical fiction book group! We explore different eras of history, offer 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 Ride of Her Life Read More
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1861: Small Battles, Big Outcomes: A Civil War Symposium
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesBUY TICKETS The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is pleased to announce our eighth annual Civil War Symposium, slated for April 17 – 18, 2026. Though overlooked in favor of later years and larger battles, the first year of the Civil War witnessed many advances and setbacks, trials and tribulations, personalities and decisions Read More
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Carnegie Celebrates Earth Day!
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesOur Earth Day celebration returns for its sixth year! Join us for a day of all-ages fun and learning with live animal encounters, eco-crafts, food vendors, and all kinds of environmental education! Free Clothing Market: Donate your new and gently used clothing (all ages and genders) at the Library between now and April 19. Then Read More
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Career Checkup Workshop with JFCS
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, United StatesGive your job search a boost with this free workshop from JFCS Career Services! Counselors will share tips and best practices, and participants can meet with a counselor one-on-one for a personalized resume review. This is a great way to prepare for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Spring Job Fair, taking place on May 8 Read More
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