When John Neiman first read The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank, he couldn't have anticipated the lifelong impact that this iconic account of the persecution of European Jews would have on him. Unable to forget Anne's words, he wrote a letter to her surviving father, Otto Frank, in 1974 and the two 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

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

Join Pittsburgh wargamers Paul Lawson and Brian Palmer 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 play through the Cedar Creek scenario of the game Battle Cry. Battle Cry is a low-complexity wargame published by Avalon Read More

Do you understand how Social Security works? Have you wondered who is eligible for Social Security payments? Join Mike Rosenberg of the AARP for this free Understanding Social Security workshop. This workshop focuses on building a basic understanding of Social Security, exploring how claiming decisions affect payments and identifying resources that can help you along the Read More

By the end of World War II, Nazi Germany had established over a thousand concentration camps, where millions of Jews, Communists, gay Germans, and others were incarcerated and eventually killed. Allied soldiers spent months liberating the prisoners of these camps following the end of the War. Some of those soldiers had come to Europe from Read More

Join us for the first meeting of the Library's new historical fiction book group! We'll 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. For this meeting, we'll Read More

James Johnson III is a versatile musician who effortlessly navigates various musical genres. His journey began at Pittsburgh’s High School for the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) under the mentorship of jazz legend Roger Humphries, which laid the foundation for his remarkable career. He has performed regularly with jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal and has graced Read More

Join Bryan Martindale of Humana to learn about the basics of Medicare and what options you have. We'll cover Medicare Parts A and B; eligibility requirements; costs and premiums; Medicare Advantage; extra benefits; doctor and hospital choices; and the annual enrollment period. Bring your friends and your questions! A free sandwich dinner will be provided. Read More

Experience the 1922 masterpiece that defined horror cinema for decades, with a live musical score by acclaimed pianist and composer Tom Roberts! Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror takes viewers on a chilling journey through the mists of 19th century Transylvania, as the hapless Thomas Hutter finds himself at odds with the mysterious Count Orlok - Read More

Join the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club as we celebrate the legendary Robert Mitchum!  Tonight: Cape Fear (1962), directed by J. Lee Thompson. Mitchum stars as the psychopathic Max Cady, newly out of prison and determined to take vengeance on the crusading district attorney who convicted him eight years ago. Also starring Gregory Peck and Polly Read More

Since 1961, the U.S. Agency for International Development has saved countless lives and strengthened communities around the world with programs focused on hunger, poverty, disease, and education. The loss of U.S. foreign aid opens the door to needless suffering for some of the most vulnerable people in the world. Join us for an evening of 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