Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

Civil War Gaming: Battle Cry - Devil's Den & Wheatfield
2026-01-10 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
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 Devil’s Den & Wheatfield scenario of the game Battle Cry. Battle Cry is a low-complexity wargame published by Avalon Hill and suitable for ages 10+. No experience is necessary. Please join us!

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

2nd Saturday Civil War Series: The George Spangler Farm's Critical Role in the Battle of Gettysburg with Ron Kirkwood
2026-01-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
In Person in the Lincoln Gallery at ACFL&MH

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9370579279Meeting ID: 937 057 9279

Award-winning author and Murrysville-area resident Ron Kirkwood has spent nine years researching the George Spangler farm in Gettysburg and has written two books on it: “Too Much for Human Endurance”: The George Spangler Farm Hospitals and the Battle of Gettysburg, which was published in 2019, and the sequel “Tell Mother Not to Worry”: Soldier Stories from Gettysburg’s George Spangler Farm, in 2024.

Militarily, Kirkwood argues that George Spangler owned the most important farm to the Union victory in the Battle of Gettysburg with its location, roads, size and Powers Hill. Additionally, the farm was of critical importance medically with two major hospitals on the property caring for a total of almost 3,000 men. His presentation focuses on both aspects of the farm, including the heroism and suffering of the men and women in the two hospitals.

Kirkwood received the prestigious 2025 Bachelder-Coddington Distinguished Book Award of the Civil War Roundtable of Gettysburg for “Tell Mother Not to Worry” while “Too Much for Human Endurance” is on the Gettysburg National Military Park’s recommended reading list for anyone studying to be a Licensed Battlefield Guide.

Kirkwood is retired after a 40-year career in newspapers and magazines including USA TODAY, Baltimore Sun and Harrisburg (PA) Patriot-News. Ron edited national magazines for USA TODAY Sports, was NFL editor for USA TODAY Sports Weekly and managed the Harrisburg copy desk when the newspaper won a Pulitzer Prize in 2012. He has returned to his alma mater Central Michigan University as guest speaker to journalism classes as part of the school’s Hearst Visiting Professionals series.

Kyiv Ukrainian Dance Ensemble presents "A Very Kyiv Christmas"
2026-01-11 16:00
For all ticket inquiries, contact Kyiv Ukrainian Dance Ensemble at (412) 977–2010 or kyivdance01@gmail.com

A Very Kyiv Christmas with Special Guests Nadia Tarnawsky and Alexander Fedoriouk

Join Kyiv and Friends for an afternoon of music and dance from traditional Ukrainian carols to a Kozak-ette Kickline and maybe even a sing-a-long or two! New choreography for the season! Enjoy holiday hors d’oeuvres and a wonderful show.

TICKETS

For all ticket inquiries, contact Kyiv Ukrainian Dance Ensemble at (412) 977–2010 or kyivdance01@gmail.com

Prime Stage Theatre presents "The Freedom House Ambulance Service: Putting Local History on the Stage"
2026-01-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join playwright L.E. McCullough of Prime Stage Theatre for the riveting story of Freedom House Ambulance Service, America’s first mobile EMS, created in Pittsburgh’s Hill District in 1967 – and a discussion of his new play Freedom House: Giving Life a Second Chance, running Jan. 23-Feb. 1, 2026 at New Hazlett Theater on Pittsburgh’s North Side.

Against odds and adversity, the Black men of Freedom House saved countless lives while inventing an entirely new field of treatment that changed the world of emergency medicine.

Registration for this program is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome as well. Please click here to register.

Time Travelers Historical Fiction Book Club: "The Briar Club"
2026-01-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join our 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 Briar Club by Kate Quinn. Copies of the book will be available at the Library’s checkout desk.

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

From the Foxhole: Talks with Carnegie's Veterans
2026-01-17 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?

Join us for the launch of our new 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 Effie Snyder.

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

Pongal Sangamam: A Multicultural Tamil Harvest Celebration
2026-01-17 11:00 - 13:00 | 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, Pennsylvania, 15106, United States
பொங்கலோ பொங்கல்! All are Welcome!

We invite you to join us on Saturday, January 17th for a family-friendly, multicultural Pongal celebration! Registration for this program is appreciated but not required.

Click here to RSVP for this event!

What is Pongal?

Pongal is an indigenous Tamil harvest festival celebrated by Tamils throughout southern India, Sri Lanka, and the worldwide Tamil diaspora. Celebrated over four days, it is a time for communities to come together to honor both nature and agriculture’s bountiful harvests and share in traditional foods, rituals, and art.

How will we celebrate at this event?

Read about Pongal with Persis Naumann, Fulbright scholar and founder of multicultural, bilingual Tamil book publisher Kelir Books

Learn the steps to a traditional dance, as well as a bilingual song in English and Tamil

Enjoy traditional foods

Make Pongal-inspired art such as your very own clay Pongal pot, a sugar scrub, and DIY Pongal stamp art

And much more!

Meeple Meet-Up: Euro-Gaming for Adults
2026-01-17 12:00 - 16:00 | 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!

Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series – Lee Robinson & ISKA
2026-01-22 19:00
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Saxophonist Lee Robinson is an accomplished musician from Pittsburgh, having performed worldwide for over 50 years. He blends his improvisational jazz rhythms with funk, fusion, original compositions, contemporary music, and classical influences.Lee has collaborated with poets, actors, and visual artists, appeared as a street saxophonist in the movie “Cemetery Club,” and composed the original score for the PBS documentary “JOBS: A Way Out.” For the last 15 years, he has also served as the resident musician at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.Lee’s group, ISKA, features some of the region’s most innovative musicians, including:Mark Leonard on drumsJoe DeFazio on keyboardsMichael Gudbaur on bassLee Robinson on saxophonesTo learn more about Lee and listen to his music, visit his website at www.leerobinsonmusic.com.Beer and wine by monetary donation (ages 21+). Outside alcohol/BYOB is not permitted.Doors open at 6:30 pm || Concert begins at 7:00 pm

TICKETS:$22 General Admission$20 Senior Citizen (65+)$10 Under 18 & Students w/ IDAll ticket sales are final.

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Palestine: History, Culture, and Faith
2026-01-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join Ray Milhem for an exploration of the land of Palestine, holy to the world’s three great monotheistic religions. Come learn about the distinct geographic regions of Palestine; how language and culture have defined its inhabitants; and the millennia-old history of this region, from prehistory to the modern day.

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

Craft Night at the Movies with Carnegie Crafters: "The Princess Diaries" (2001)
2026-01-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Calling all knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and fiber artists of every kind! Come join the Carnegie Crafters! We share advice and inspiration, chat with new friends, and work on our projects in a supportive group setting.

Tonight, join us for a Craft Night at the Movies! Enjoy crafting while we watch The Princess Diaries (2001), with Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway.

Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the movie will start at 7:00 PM.

No craft? No problem! You are welcome to join, but keep in mind that that the lights will be on. Please email carnegiecrafters@gmail.com with any questions.

Registration is not required – all are welcome!

Community Blood Drive with Vitalant
2026-01-28 11:00 - 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!

We’re wishing our donors a prosperous 2026! To give you a head start, 26 will win a special thank-you gift. Your donation gets you 26 chances to win a $500 Rewards gift card! (Opt-in required – see more details here.)

Donors must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds. Click here to reserve an appointment slot.

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

Carnegie Modular Railroaders present: Kevin Davis of the Lionel Collectors Club of America
2026-01-31 13:30 - 15:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Please note: due to the weather, this event will take place entirely on Zoom. When you register, you will receive a link to the Zoom meeting. Thank you!

Join the Carnegie Modular Railroaders for a special guest event with Kevin Davis, President-Elect of the Lionel Collectors Club of America!

Kevin will share his experiences and lessons learned from building over 100 model railroad modules. We’ll learn more about getting started with model railroading; discuss family and kids’ involvement in the hobby; and share some pointers on layout design and construction basics. A Q&A will follow – bring your curiosity and questions!

This is a Zoom meeting. All ages are welcome. Please click here to register.

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.

NEW DATE – “That Beast Was Not Me”: An author visit with Jeffrey Smalldon
2026-02-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
As a forensic psychologist, Dr. Jeffrey Smalldon has shared conversations with some of the most notorious murderers in modern American history – including Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, and John Wayne Gacy, to name a few. He has evaluated more than 1,000 murderers and consulted on close to 300 death penalty cases, and has appeared on 60 Minutes II, Larry King Live, 48 Hours, Good Morning America, and Connie Chung Tonight.

Tonight, he presents stories from his memoir, That Beast Was Not Me: One Forensic Psychologist, Five Decades of Conversations with Killers. Join us to hear about his fascinating five decades immersed in the world of true crime. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event from Woolly Bear Books and Gifts.

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

Fluent Friends: Practice Speaking English with Literacy Pittsburgh
2026-02-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-19 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!

Carnegie Carnegie Studio Jazz Series - Chantal Joseph
2026-02-05 19:00
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Chantal Joseph is a dynamic vocalist whose performances are known for their intensity, emotional range, and commanding stage presence. Drawing comparisons to powerhouse artists like Tina Turner and Stephanie Mills, Chantal brings a high-energy approach rooted in classic soul and jazz while firmly grounded in the present.For Chantal, music is a lifelong journey. Her career has included studio and stage collaborations with artists such as Kenny Loggins, Dwayne Dolphin, and Roger Humphries. Her current work reflects a clear artistic focus: honoring the expressiveness and sensuality of earlier generations while pushing forward with a distinctly contemporary voice.Rejecting trends in favor of authenticity, Chantal’s performances are driven by raw energy, fearless delivery, and a deep connection to the music. Each appearance is an invitation to experience an artist fully committed to her craft and to the moment she shares with her audience.Beer and wine by monetary donation (ages 21+). Outside alcohol/BYOB is not permitted.Doors open at 6:30 pm || Concert begins at 7:00 pm

TICKETS:$22 General Admission$20 Senior Citizen (65+)$10 Under 18 & Students w/ IDAll ticket sales are final.

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Selah Labyrinth Meditation Walk
2026-02-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join members of Carnegie Presbyterian Church’s New Hope Worship Center for an open meditation walk through the church’s Selah Labyrinth. Journey inward through a contemplative walk through the labyrinth’s twists and turns into the center and back out again, in a process similar to a spiritual or personal exploration. This event is beginner-friendly and non-denominational.

All ages are welcome, but we ask that guests maintain a calm and quiet demeanor while navigating the labyrinth.

No registration is necessary – please drop in any time between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM!

Free Legal Advice Clinic with the Allegheny County Bar Foundation's Pro Bono Center
2026-02-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Please note that the date of this program has changed from January 29 to February 10.

Join us for a Free Legal Advice Clinic on Tuesday, February 10th, 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 February 10th!

Get to Know Ramadan!
2026-02-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join members of the Attawheed Islamic Center for a fun exploration of Ramadan! You’ll learn about the history of this important month, the significance of the Quran in Ramadan, the effects of fasting, and a day in the life of a Muslim during Ramadan. Come learn about this period observed by over two billion people worldwide.

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

Ukulele Strum-Along
2026-02-12 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!

Paperback Platoon Book Club: "The Man I Never Met"
2026-02-12 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 Man I Never Met” by Elle Cook. 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!

Civil War Gaming: Brothers at War - Antietam
2026-02-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
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 Antietam scenario of the game Brothers at War. Brothers at War is a medium-complexity wargame designed by Christopher Moeller and suitable for ages 14+. No experience is necessary. Please join us!

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

Stage 62 presents "Shrek The Musical TYA" (Theatre for Young Audiences)
2026-02-14 11:00 - 2026-02-15 15:00
For all ticket inquiries contact Stage 62 at 412-429-6262 or info@stage62.org.

February 14-15 & 21-22Saturdays at 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM | Sundays at 3:00 PM

Everyone’s favorite ogre is back in this hilarious stage spectacle, based on the Oscar-winning, smash-hit film. Based​ on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical TYA is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears.

“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude, and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand… and his name is Shrek.

In this TYA adaptation by The Coterie, a shortened running time and minimized cast size make this the perfect show for audience members of all ages.

Music by Jeanine Tesori; Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire; Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig;Shrek The Musical TYA is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

TICKETS

For all ticket inquiries contact Stage 62 at 412-429-6262 or info@stage62.org.

2nd Saturday Civil War Series: Faces of Civil War Nurses - Portraits, Photography, and the Making of Caregiving History, with Ron Coddington
2026-02-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
In Person in the Lincoln Gallery at ACFL&MH

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9370579279Meeting ID: 937 057 9279

Portrait photographs of women who served as caregivers offer rare, powerful evidence of how Americans understood nursing during the Civil War. These images—made possible by rapidly evolving photographic technology—capture not only grit and determination, but intention: how women presented themselves, how they wished to be seen, and how caregiving entered the visual record of war. By studying these portraits alongside contemporary writing and context, this presentation explores what these women wore, why they served, and how photography helps us rethink who qualified as a Civil War nurse.

Ron Coddington began collecting Civil War–era portrait photography as a teenager, launching a lifelong pursuit to uncover images of men and women and tell their stories. His research has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and a series of books published by Johns Hopkins University Press, including Faces of Civil War Nurses, which inspired this traveling exhibit. His most recent book is Gettysburg Faces (Gettysburg Publishing). Ron is the editor and publisher of Military Images, a quarterly magazine founded in 1979 and dedicated to the study and preservation of historic photographs. He has more than 40 years of experience as a journalist at USA TODAY, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The San Jose Mercury News, and The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Faces of Civil War Nurses: An Exhibit
2026-02-14 13:00 - 2026-05-09 13:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
In partnership with Military Images magazine and the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is proud to welcome a new temporary exhibit, “Faces of Civil War Nurses,” featuring portraits and personal stories of women who served as nurses during the Civil War. The exhibit first debuted in 2025 at the Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum in Washington, DC.

It is estimated that over 20,000 women served as volunteer nurses during the war, enduring long hours and multiple tours of duty across both front-line battlefields and at numerous hospitals and communities across the country. Forbidden from serving in “indelicate” medical settings at the outset of the Civil War, women quickly broke down social conventions in caring for the sick and wounded, risking both disease and the brutal realities of war. These women provided invaluable aid, from changing bandages and cooking food to comforting the dying, and innumerable other tasks.

“During the Civil War, thousands of courageous women stepped beyond traditional roles to serve as nurses, caring for the wounded and sick in the chaos of war’s brutal realities. In this exhibit, you’ll stand face to face with life-sized portraits of 20 of these intrepid pioneers who shaped the future of nursing and redefined the role of women in American society,” said Military Images Editor and Publisher Ron Coddington. “This is a rare glimpse into their resilience, sacrifice, and humanity.”

The exhibit will be on display in the Lincoln Gallery at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall through May 9. The building is open Mondays from 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Tuesdays – Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; and Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For questions, please contact Espy Post Curator Jon-Erik Gilot at gilotj@carnegiecarnegie.org.

Embracing Our Differences: "We Humans" at 70
2026-02-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join us for community conversations about diversity & inclusion!

“We Humans” was an exhibit on race and racism developed by two former curators of anthropology at the Carnegie Museum. Through punchy rhetoric informed by then-current science, the exhibit encouraged workers, students, and citizens to question their assumptions about race and to value the lives and contributions of all people. It debuted in downtown Pittsburgh in 1955.

To mark the seventieth anniversary of the debut of “We Humans,” scholar Deirdre Madeleine Smith has organized an exhibit sharing and interpreting its history on view at Hillman Library on the University of Pittsburgh campus through July 2026. Tonight, Smith will offer an overview of “We Humans” at 70, and invite conversation about what the ambitions and shortcomings of “We Humans” have to teach audiences in Pittsburgh today.

Audiences are encouraged to view “We Humans” at 70 before this evening’s discussion. The exhibit is on the 3rd floor of Hillman Library (accessible by stairs or elevator) at 3960 Forbes Ave in Pittsburgh. Hours for the Hillman Library can be found here. Read more about this exhibit in Carnegie Museums Magazine.

Deirdre Madeline Smith is a Teaching Assistant Professor of Art History and Museum Studies at University of Pittsburgh with a joint appointment as a curator at Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

Registration is appreciated – please click here to register.

Mardi Gras 2026 with Phat Man Dee
2026-02-17 19:00
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Put on your beads and gather your krewe! It’s that time of year again—Mardi Gras is here! This beloved festival, rich in history and full of flavor, invites revelers from all walks of life to join in a celebration like no other. And who better to guide us through this vibrant experience than the one and only Phat Man Dee? With her infectious energy and passion for music that embodies the spirit of New Orleans, she’s ready to show you how to fully embrace this lively occasion. Artists joining Phat Man Dee include Don Aliquo Sr. – tenor sax, Carlos Peña – guitar, Leon Boykins – bass, Miguel Sague III – conga/vox, plus special guests dancer Joanna Abel and introducing up-and-coming vocalist Esai!Prepare to indulge in delicious treats, dance like nobody’s watching, and discover how Phat Man Dee turns every moment into an extravaganza worthy of this iconic festival! Let’s celebrate together!Phat Man Dee – cosmic jazz cabaret vocalist, bandleader: Phat Man Dee (she/they) is an accomplished and award-winning jazz singer, music producer, and music educator with a diverse range of talents. Voted Number 1 Best Jazz Artist in the Pittsburgh City Paper Readers Poll for multiple years, she captivates audiences as a jazz vocalist, bandleader, songwriter, and recording artist. Read more…Beer and wine by monetary donation (ages 21+). Outside alcohol/BYOB is not permitted.Food courtesy of Better Catering, A Division of Bob’s DinerDoors open at 6:30 pm || Concert begins at 7:00 pm

TICKETS:$32 General Admission$30 Senior Citizen (65+)$35 at the DoorAll ticket sales are final.

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Time Travelers Historical Fiction Book Club: "The Lions of Fifth Avenue"
2026-02-19 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’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.

The title for this meeting will be The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fionna Davis. Copies of the book will be available at the Library’s checkout desk.

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

Postural Tips and Tricks, with ComForCare and Carson Eldercare Consulting & Management
2026-02-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join Laura Carson of Carson Eldercare Consulting & Management and Michelle Pekich of ComForCare to learn all about a common culprit of back pain: your posture! Learn how to maintain good posture as you age, thereby reducing the need for assistive devices and helping to prevent falls. We’ll explore some of the common imbalances that lead to forward head and neck posture, and also how to alleviate these and even reverse them.

Laura will also share some postural stretches and proper ergonomics to help keep your shoulders and head in proper alignment. Plus, attendees will have an opportunity to experience Laura’s massage chair.

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