Upcoming Event

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:

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

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 Read More

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 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

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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:

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 Read More

As the anti-apartheid movement grew in South Africa, the Mashinini family became immersed in almost every facet of the liberation struggle—from guerrilla warfare to urban insurrection. When the students of Soweto rose up in 1976 to protest a new rule making Afrikaans the language of instruction, they were led by the charismatic young Tsietsi Mashinini. Read More

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 Read More

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

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

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:

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 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

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

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

Join the Allegheny County Park Rangers for a hands-on introduction to archaeology! Learn about what an archaeologist does and how they use artifacts to study the past. What can we learn from the things people leave behind? This event is a part of our Summer Science Series. Please register for each program separately, as space 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