Events

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

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 Read More

Join us for food, art, education, and fun as we celebrate the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States: Juneteenth! Come enjoy delicious soul food; show off your skill tossing beanbags and horseshoes; get creative with arts and crafts; bop to the music while socializing, and more! This fun festivity offers Read More

Please note: this session will meet in the Lincoln Gallery, not the Studio as usual. 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 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 Sarahjameela Martin, president of the Muslim Women's Association of Pittsburgh, for a fascinating peek into the history of Pittsburgh's Black Muslim community. Learn about the Black Americans who migrated to Pittsburgh from the South, and their determination to create a home for their Islamic faith in their new city. The first mosque established in Read More

A little Trinidad, a little Rio, and a dash of Pittsburgh funk — all in one night. For more than 20 years, this Pittsburgh-based ensemble has been turning rooms into block parties, weaving traditional Trinidadian calypso with music from across the Caribbean and Brazil, plus generous doses of American funk and jazz. An evening of Read More

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

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

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

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 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

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