Radical Reactions, presented by Alcosan
2026-06-29 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
The Carnegie Carnegie welcomes Alcosan for a hands-on chemistry program for kids! In this program, students will experiment with different solutions to create a chemical reaction.

This event is a part of our Summer Science Series. Please register for each program separately, as space for each is limited. Please read on for more information before registering:

Date & time: Monday, June 29, 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Location: in the Lincoln Gallery

Age limit: must be age 6+ to register

Event capacity: 20 children. Please register each child individually using this form. Parents & caregivers who wish to stay for the event do not need to register; we will have extra seating available.

Cancellations: Since registration is limited, if you need to cancel your registration before the day of the event, please reach out to us by phone at (412) 276-3456 so that we may reopen your child’s seat to others on the waitlist.

Carnegie Carnegie Youth Chess Club with Queens Gambit Chess Institute
2026-06-29 16:30 - 18:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Youth from ages 5 and up are invited to join us at the Carnegie Carnegie for an 8-week Chess Club series, presented by the Queens Gambit Chess Institute.

Whether you are an absolute beginner or a seasoned chess player, all ability levels are welcome!

Each session will include guided learning with a trained QG coach, as well as open play time. Work on your chess game, build confidence and strategic thinking skills, and enjoy playing with others in a supportive, hands-on environment.

You are not required to attend all 8 sessions. More sessions may be added in the future.

Parents and caregivers are invited to stay and learn alongside their little one. If a grown-up is not staying for the duration of the program, please plan to pick up your child promptly at 6 pm.

Questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Miss Mikayla at wobrakm@carnegiecarnegie.org or by phone at (412) 276-3456 ext. 11.

Ukulele Strum-Along
2026-07-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-06 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, followed by a more advanced Beginner+ lesson from 6:45-7:15. If you already know your way around a ukulele, join us from 7:15-8:00 for our group jam!

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

Community Blood Drive with Vitalant
2026-07-06 11:30 - 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!

All donors can receive a free summer “blood type” t-shirt (click for details), plus a $20 gift card (click for details)!

Donors must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds. Please click here to make an appointment!

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

Fluent Friends: Practice Speaking English with Literacy Pittsburgh
2026-07-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-16 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 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!

Natural Dye Making, presented by the Children's Museum
2026-07-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
The Carnegie Carnegie welcomes the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh for a hands-on program featuring natural dyes. Participants will discover where natural dyes come from and create a painting using their pigments.

This event is a part of our Summer Science Series. Please register for each program separately, as space for each is limited. Please read on for more information before registering:

Date & time: Wednesday, July 8, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: in the Studio

Age limit: must be age 6+ to register

Event capacity: 20 children. Please register each child individually using this form. Parents & caregivers who wish to stay for the event do not need to register; we will have extra seating available.

Cancellations: Since registration is limited, if you need to cancel your registration before the day of the event, please reach out to us by phone at (412) 276-3456 so that we may reopen your child’s seat to others on the waitlist.

Space to Create: A Meet-Up for Artists
2026-07-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
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 welcome, but please register in advance if you plan to bring supplies that could be messy! Click here to register.

On the Record - Big Bands and The Swing Era
2026-07-09 18:30 - 19:30
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 powerful tone, expressive phrasing, and deep roots in the jazz tradition. He has toured and recorded with icons including Maynard Ferguson and Orrin Evans’ Captain Black Big Band, and leads his own Pittsburgh-based quartet through a body of work that honors the heroes and history that shaped him. Watkins has spent decades not just playing the music but sharing it, and On the Record is a natural extension of that commitment.In this session, Big Bands and The Swing Era, Watkins explores the era when jazz grew into something bigger, the orchestras, the bandleaders, and the records that defined a sound and captured a generation. Come ready to listen, ask questions, and find out what it sounded like when jazz ruled the room.Registration is appreciated but not required. Walk-ins welcome!

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On the Record: Listening & Liner Notes is a four-part series. Explore all the sessions:1. Blues and Early Jazz — Thursday, June 112. Big Bands and The Swing Era — Thursday, July 93. Be Bop and Hard Bop — Thursday, August 274. Free Jazz and Fusion — Thursday, September 17

Paperback Platoon Book Club: "The Conditions of Will"
2026-07-09 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 will be The Conditions of Will by Jessa Hastings. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Library’s circulation desk.

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

Carnegie Modular Railroaders
2026-07-11 13:30 - 15:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
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 at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall. For more information, please contact Nick Yackovich at 412-667-0929 or nicholas.yackovich@comcast.net.

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

Mindful Yoga with Leah Shuck
2026-07-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
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 necktie work just fine!). You are also welcome to bring a block, blanket, bolster, etc if you wish. If you don’t have a yoga mat, we have a few available to borrow.

This is a pay-what-you-can class where participants can pay $0-$15, with a suggested donation of $10 per class. All participants must sign a waiver at each session.

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

Kitchen Dancing: Freeform movement for adults 50+
2026-07-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
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 to dance!

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

Medicare 101 with Eric Holmes
2026-07-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join licensed insurance agent Eric Holmes for a free educational seminar on Medicare! We’ll explore the parts of Medicare, learn how to apply for coverage, and answer your questions about how Medicare can work best for you.

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

Time Travelers Historical Fiction Book Group: "The Four Winds"
2026-07-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
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 Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. Copies of the book are available at the Library’s circulation desk.

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

Carnegie Carnegie Backbeat Series - Yacht Rocket
2026-07-17 19:00
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The new Backbeat Series features pop, rock, and roots artists in an intimate concert setting, highlighting musicianship, energy, and live performance at its core.Yacht Rocket is a vibrant and exciting ten-piece band celebrating the 70s & 80s genre of “yacht rock,” a smooth blend of soft rock, soul, and pop known for lush harmonies and laid-back grooves. For fans of the Doobies, Steely Dan, Toto, and the exhilaration of escape and everything smooth, Yacht Rocket delivers sun-drenched nostalgia with polished musicianship and feel-good style.Read more about Yacht Rocket on their website. TICKETS: Reserved Music Hall Seating$25 Reserved Seating in Advance$30 Reserved Setting at the Door$10 Reserved Seating Under 18 & Students w/ IDAll ticket sales are final.Need accessible entry?We’ve got you covered. Our elevator is temporarily out of service for repairs, so we’re welcoming patrons through our accessible stage door. Please contact Heidi Matthews at matthewsh@carnegiecarnegie.org or 412-276-3456 x6 to arrange your arrival and we’ll take care of the rest. Please click HERE for more information.

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From the Foxhole: Talks with Carnegie's Veterans - featuring US Army Security Agency Veteran Rev. R. George Snyder
2026-07-18 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?

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. Listen to recordings of past interviews here!

Today, we’ll talk with US Army Security Agency Veteran Rev. R. George Snyder.

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

History Hunters, presented by Mad Science PGH
2026-07-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
The Carnegie Carnegie welcomes Mad Science PGH for a hands-on paleontology workshop for kids! Let’s put on our paleontologist hats and go looking for some historical treasure. Students will create a 3D fossil to take home.

This event is a part of our Summer Science Series. Please register for each program separately, as space for each is limited. Please read on for more information before registering:

Date & time: Saturday, July 18, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: in the Studio

Age limit: must be age 6+ to register

Event capacity: 20 children. Please register each child individually using this form. Parents & caregivers who wish to stay for the event do not need to register; we will have extra seating available.

Cancellations: Since registration is limited, if you need to cancel your registration before the day of the event, please reach out to us by phone at (412) 276-3456 so that we may reopen your child’s seat to others on the waitlist.

Meeple Meet-Up: Euro-Gaming for Adults
2026-07-18 11:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Marble Run Challenge, presented by Alcosan
2026-07-20 13:30 - 14:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join us at the Library for a Marble Run Challenge presented by Alcosan! Students will construct a marble run by using the engineering design process.

This event is a part of our Summer Science Series. Please register for each program separately, as space for each is limited. Please read on for more information before registering:

Date & time: Monday, July 20, 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Location: in the Lincoln Gallery

Age limit: must be age 6+ to register

Event capacity: 20 children. Please register each child individually using this form. Parents & caregivers who wish to stay for the event do not need to register; we will have extra seating available.

Cancellations: Since registration is limited, if you need to cancel your registration before the day of the event, please reach out to us by phone at (412) 276-3456 so that we may reopen your child’s seat to others on the waitlist.

Free Legal Advice Clinic with the Allegheny County Bar Foundation's Pro Bono Center
2026-07-21 16:30 - 18:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join us for a Free Legal Advice Clinic on Tuesday, July 21, 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 July 21!

Carnegie Modular Railroaders
2026-07-25 12:30 - 14:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Please note: our building’s elevator is currently out of service. We apologize for the inconvenience. For more information and updates, please visit our website.

Please note that this meeting of the Carnegie Modular Railroaders will take place from 12:30-2:00 PM, instead of the regular time of 1:30-3:00 PM. Thank you!

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 at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall. For more information, please contact Nick Yackovich at 412-667-0929 or nicholas.yackovich@comcast.net.

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

The Magic of Jake Schwartz presents "Game Changing Magic Tour"
2026-07-25 19:00
For all ticket inquiries contact Humanitix at https://events.humanitix.com/pittsburghmagic/contact

Fresh off his tours with The Savannah Bananas and appearances on NBC, FOX, CBS, and ESPN…

Join award winning magician (and massive sports fan) Jake Schwartz for 75 minutes of high-octane and hilarious MAGIC – packed with sports-fandom inside jokes, mind-blowing tricks, and a playoff-worthy crowd-experience — LIVE at The Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall on 7/25/26! Billed as “The World’s Only Magic Show For Sports Fans,” you do NOT want to miss out on The Most Electric Atmosphere In Magic with family and friends.

Kitchen Dancing: Freeform movement for adults 50+
2026-07-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
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 to dance!

Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please register below.

Coping After Suicide Loss: A community conversation with SAFE
2026-07-28 18:00 - 20:00
This community conversation will provide information, support, and connection for individuals who have experienced suicide loss (family, friends, neighbors, teachers, providers – anyone affected by suicide loss).

Topics will include:

Normalizing common feelings, thoughts, and behaviors after suicide loss

How to talk about suicide loss with others

Suicide bereavement groups

Local resources and postvention programs

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

Watershed Education, presented by Three Rivers Waterkeeper
2026-08-03 15:30 - 16:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join Three Rivers Waterkeeper for a talk about watersheds and natural pigments and dyes from the riparian zone.

This event is a part of our Summer Science Series. Please register for each program separately, as space for each is limited. Please read on for more information before registering:

Date & time: Monday, August 3, 3:30 – 4:30 pm

Location: in the Studio

Age limit: must be age 6+ to register

Event capacity: 30 individuals. Please register each attendee individually using this form.

Cancellations: Since registration is limited, if you need to cancel your registration before the day of the event, please reach out to us by phone at (412) 276-3456 so that we may reopen your child’s seat to others on the waitlist.

Preventing Identity Theft, with Dollar Bank
2026-08-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Over 43,000 Pennsylvanians reported identity theft in 2025. In today’s networked world, knowing how to protect your personal information can help you avoid the expense, the large time investment, and the lasting financial and emotional toll of identity theft.

Tonight, join Alex Myers, Joan Schmitt, and Jill Casaldi of Dollar Bank for a free workshop on preventing identity theft. We’ll explore the best precautions you can take; examine the warning signs that your identity may have been stolen; and discuss how to deal with a stolen identity. Bring your questions!

Free pizza will be provided! Registration is required – please click here to register.

Carnegie Modular Railroaders
2026-08-08 12:30 - 14:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Please note that this meeting of the Carnegie Modular Railroaders will take place from 12:30-2:00 PM, instead of the regular time of 1:30-3:00 PM. Thank you!

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 at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall. For more information, please contact Nick Yackovich at 412-667-0929 or nicholas.yackovich@comcast.net.

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