Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

Teen Crafting: Woven Heart Baskets
2021-02-06 11:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Creating woven heart baskets is an old Danish tradition. Come learn some basic sewing skills as we weave felt Valentine’s Day baskets! They’re the perfect size for giving a few yummy treats to a friend.
All supplies will be provided. Please pick up your supplies at the Library after you register.
This program will meet remotely over Zoom and Facebook Live. You will receive a Zoom link when you register, or you can watch the live stream at www.facebook.com/CarnegieCarnegie (no Facebook account is required).

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Make a Folded Valentine's Book!
2021-02-13 11:00 - 12:30 | PA
Saturday, February 13 at 11:00 AM

Celebrate love this February with this special craft program! Together we’ll learn to fold the pages in old books into heart shapes to create lovely, unique art works! All materials are provided – please pick up your materials at the library after you register.
This program will meet remotely over Zoom and Facebook Live. You will receive a Zoom link when you register, or you can watch the live stream at www.facebook.com/CarnegieCarnegie (no Facebook account is required).

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Second Saturday Civil War Series
2021-02-13 13:00 - 14:00 | PA
Grant And Civil War Railroads
Kenneth J. Serfass as Ulysses S. Grant
Saturday, February 13, 2021 1:00 PM ONLINE
www.facebook.com/CarnegieCarnegie. No account required.
Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87867563667 Meeting ID: 878 6756 3667
The successful military commander wins because he is able to adapt to changing situations, and so it was during the Civil War and the developments in railroad technology and utility. General Grant enjoys a reputation as a fine horseman, but it’s not just flesh and blood horses, but the Iron Horse as well that Grant appreciates.
In this meeting with the Lincoln’s General-In-Chief, Grant will give some background on the development of railroads in America during his own formative years, and will describe how the nation and its railroads grew up together, in those tumultuous years of the American Civil War. Gen. Grant will relate his own experiences with trains and railroading from his youth through becoming the victor of the Civil War through stories and artifacts from the period.
If you are a fan of United States history no matter a student of the Civil War, or America’s railroads, or life in the 1800’s, this encounter will engage and cross over to many areas of interest.
Ken has been appearing publicly as General Grant since 2009, performing in a History Channel production in 2010, “Lee & Grant,” in 2013 for an HBO series, “Family Tree” in an episode set at a reenactment along with a Time Warner Cable commercial in 2014. Currently he speaks at events across the country as well as portraying Grant in the Gettysburg Remembrance Day parades.
2nd Saturday Lectures made possible by the Massey Charitable Trust
Free and open to the public. No reservations required.

Stage 62 presents Take Home Tales
2021-02-19 - 2021-03-06 | PA
February 19 – March 6, 2021
Tickets
Stage 62 invites young artists to take a seat in the director’s chair with TAKE HOME TALES.
Each Take Home Tales kit includes two original scripts with music, choreography and all the tools you need to bring the magic of theater into your own home!
Take Home Tales are a great way for seasoned playgoers or first-time creators to learn all about the creative theatrical process. Featuring two classic stories newly reimagined!.
Kits: $10-12
Order yours today!
Visit Stage62 for more details.
Save $2 and pick up your physical copy at The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall–a great option for local families who want to pick up their perfectly packaged kits.
Pick up available on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00am-5:00pm between February 19 and March 6.

The Collective – Playground
2021-02-20 08:00 - 2021-03-27 17:00 | PA
February 20th – March 27th
The Collective announces a new Spring Class for ages 10-13.
The Collective Playground is a 6-week course for young students with big imaginations.
If you are a student who loves creating characters, singing or just being on stage – this program is perfect for you! Learn More
Class is limited to 8 students only.
Reserve your spot today!
Saturdays 9am – 10am
6-week course /$150
The Collective
@wearethecollectivepgh

Carnegie Performing Arts Center - Snow White
2021-02-20 13:00 | PA
OPEN AUDITIONS
Snow White
The Children’s Play
Saturday, February 20
1:00pm Ages 5-18
Auditions are open to all, you do not have to be a student of CPAC to audition.
All auditions will be held at the CPAC Studio located at 500 Chestnut Street Carnegie, PA 15106
For more information please call: 412-279-8887 or email: info@CarnegiePerformingArtsCenter.com

Teen Gaming: “Among Us”
2021-02-20 16:00 | PA
Tweens and teens! Join us online for a few rounds of the hugely popular game of social deduction, “Among Us!” You’ll take on the role of a crew member on a scientific vessel, but beware – an alien imposter lurks in your midst. Can you identify the imposter before they wipe out your whole crew?You don’t need any experience to play – we will explain the simple rules during this program. “Among Us” is free in the app store on Android and iOS devices. Please provide an email address when you register – we will send you a code to join the Library’s game when the program is about to start.

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Visit our New Music Hall
2021-03-09 09:00 - 12:30 | PA
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2nd Saturday Civil War Series: Awakened Hearts - The Power & Patriotism of Civilians
2021-03-13 13:00 - 14:00 | PA
This is an online event:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarnegieCarnegie No account required.
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84817938140 Meeting ID: 848 1793 8140
In 1861, America was going to war. Citizen armies were formed, and a frenzy of patriotism influenced both the civilian men going to war and those left at home. Following the history of the 1st Minnesota Regiment and the 2nd Virginia Regiment, this presentation explores multiple aspects of the civilian response at the beginning of the war and how they dealt with the realities of war.
Sarah Kay Bierle graduated from Thomas Edison State University with a BA in History and has spent the last few years exploring ways to share quality historical research in way that will inform and inspire modern audiences, including school presentations, writing, and speaking engagements. Sarah works as managing editor for the Emerging Civil War blog and also maintains her own history blog and website at www. Gazette665. com. She has written several historical novels. Her first nonfiction history book , Call Out the Cadets: The Battle of New Market, was released in 2019 as part of the Emerging Civil War Series.
2nd Saturday Lectures made possible by the Massey Charitable Trust.
Free and open to the public. No reservations required.

Learn to Make Pretzels!
2021-03-20 11:00 - 12:00 | PA
Saturday, March 20, 11:00 AM
Bring the family together and follow along as we learn to make delicious homemade soft pretzels! This is a fun, easy project that kids and adults can do together. Pick up your ingredients at the Library any time we’re open! After you register, you will receive a Zoom link to join this class. You can also watch live at www.facebook.com/CarnegieCarnegie.
Please click here to register.

Library Resources for Businesses
2021-03-22 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Monday, March 22 at 7:00 PM
Level up your business with the help of the free resources of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall! Join us for an exploration of the valuable business information freely available with your public library card! Learn all about the databases Gale Business Essentials and Business Source Elite, where you can find financial and statistical data, market share reports, investment reports, and more.
Please click here to register.

National Poetry Month: Poetry Writing Workshop
2021-04-01 19:00 - 20:00 | PA
Join the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall to celebrate poetry all April long!
Kick off National Poetry Month with a burst of inspiration! Come explore poetry writing in a safe, supportive space with Season Ciechanowski of Red Brick Poetry. We’ll read some poems together and take a close look at how they work and what we like about them. We’ll also have a chance to write our own poems, share them with a group of other tweens and teens, and work together in a constructive, positive environment to build the strength of our poems.
This virtual program will take place on Zoom. After you register, you will receive a link to the program.
Please click here to register.
See all of our National Poetry Month events here.

The Jazz Conspiracy - LIVE from the Carnegie Carnegie!
2021-04-01 19:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Streaming Live on Thursday, April 1 at 7:30pm
A long-awaited return to the stage is finally here! The Jazz Conspiracy Swingtet will perform LIVE from the Carnegie Carnegie, bringing their Thursday night dance hall experience directly to you!
Pull on your bobby socks for a living room dance party with TJC’s 9-piece “Little” Big Band with featured vocalist Autumn Leigh. Renowned composer/arranger and bandleader, Kyle Simpson returns to the beautiful Carnegie Carnegie Music Hall Stage as Emcee for the evening.
Streaming Link: https://www.facebook.com/KSJazzCo…/videos/832494094014016/
The Jazz Conspiracy is a 16-piece ensemble dedicated to capturing the sound and spirit of the American big bands, from the Swing Era to the present day, cutting no corners to achieve a sound and energy level that both dancers and listeners appreciate.
Their philosophy is simple: “We are not here to educate and improve our audiences. Our goal is to have our audiences, whether age 9 or 90, stomping their feet, dancing, smiling, and leaving the rest of the world behind them while we immerse them in a complete, musical experience!”
Hear The Jazz Conspiracy on YouTube

Discover Medicare
2021-04-03 10:30, 2021-05-01 10:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Presented by Bess Adams 10:30a.m. on the following Saturday mornings: April 3 May 1 June 5 Licensed Insurance Agent, Bess Adams will make it easy for everyone to understand how Medicare works and how to get the most out of it. This step-by-step presentation will cover how and when to enroll, supplemental coverage options, Rx coverage and more. No cost or obligation. Reserve your spot today by phone at 1-800-800-1999 or visit www.discovermedicare.com This event will be offered in-person.

Estate Planning with Patrick J. Felix III, Esq.
2021-04-06 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
No matter your financial situation, everyone needs to think about estate planning! Join attorney Patrick J. Felix III, Esq., for an exploration of the questions you should ask and the decisions you’ll have to make in planning your estate. You’ll learn about powers of attorney, property transfer, gifts, inheritance tax, and more. Bring your questions!
This virtual program will take place on Zoom. After you register, you will receive a link to the program. You may also watch live at www.facebook.com/CarnegieCarnegie.
Please click here to register.

Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body: Tips from the latest Research
2021-04-07 18:30 - 19:30 | PA
Science is able to provide insights into how to optimize our physical and cognitive health as we age. Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Identify the reasons for taking care of yourself as you age, and learn strategies to age well in the areas of cognitive activity, physical health and exercise, diet and nutrition, and social engagement.
This is a virtual program. When you register to attend, you will receive a Zoom link for the event. You may also watch live at www.facebook.com/CarnegieCarnegie (no registration or Facebook account are required).
This program is part of a three-session series, including:

Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body, April 7, 6:30 PM
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s, April 14, 6:30 PM
Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia, April 21, 6:30 PM

Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter.
Please click here to register.

National Poetry Month: A Reading with Poet Fred Shaw
2021-04-08 19:00 - 20:00 | PA
Join the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall to celebrate poetry all April long!
Tonight we welcome poet Fred Shaw. A Carnegie native, Fred Shaw teaches writing and literature at Point Park University and Carlow University. His poem “Scraping Away” was selected for the PA Public Poetry Project in 2017. He will share poems from his 2020 collection Scraping Away.
“Fred Shaw’s poems hold no punches. They shine with blood and sweat, and in their honesty and love for the world they depict, the poems of “Scraping Away” burst from the page like ‘something alive and escaped.'” – Kristofer Collins, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Save 20% on Scraping Away from CavanKerry Press this month!
This virtual program will be held via Zoom. When you register, you will receive a link to the program. You may also watch live at www.facebook.com/CarnegieCarnegie.
Please click here to register.
See all of our National Poetry Month events here.

2nd Saturday Civil War Series: The First Shots of the War in Charleston Harbor
2021-04-10 13:00 - 14:00 | PA
This is an online event:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarnegieCarnegie No account required.Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87923062777 Meeting ID: 879 2306 2777 Passcode: [REDACTED]
Learn about the build up to and first battle of the Civil War at Fort Sumter in April of 1861. We will discuss the surprisingly bloodless battle that inaugurated the bloodiest war in American history, and how the city of Charleston and Fort Sumter became a target for Union forces for the remainder of the war.
Mark Maloy has a Master’s degree in History and has worked for the National Park Service for more than ten years. He began his career with the Park Service as an intern at Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park in Charleston, South Carolina. He is the author of “Victory or Death: The Battles of Trenton and Princeton” and he is currently working on a second book about Revolutionary War Charleston for the Emerging Revolutionary War Series.
2nd Saturday Lectures made possible by the Massey Charitable Trust.Free and open to the public. No reservations required.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
2021-04-14 18:30 - 19:30 | PA
Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior that interfere with daily life. Join us to learn about 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself and others. The program covers typical age-related changes, common warning signs of Alzheimer’s, how to approach someone about memory concerns, early detection, the benefits of a diagnosis and the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer’s Association resources.
This is a virtual program. When you register to attend, you will receive a Zoom link for the event. You may also watch live at www.facebook.com/CarnegieCarnegie (no registration or Facebook account are required).
This program is part of a three-session series, including:

Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body, April 7, 6:30 PM
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s, April 14, 6:30 PM
Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia, April 21, 6:30 PM

Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter.
Please click here to register.

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
2021-04-21 18:30 - 19:30 | PA
Alzheimer’s is not normal aging. It’s a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s disease stages and risk factors, current research and treatments available to address some symptoms, and Alzheimer’s Association resources
This is a virtual program. When you register to attend, you will receive a Zoom link for the event. You may also watch live at www.facebook.com/CarnegieCarnegie (no registration or Facebook account are required).
This program is part of a three-session series, including:

Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body, April 7, 6:30 PM
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s, April 14, 6:30 PM
Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia, April 21, 6:30 PM

Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter.
Please click here to register.

National Poetry Month: A Reading with Poet Laureate Samuel Hazo
2021-04-22 19:00 - 20:00 | PA
Join the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall to celebrate poetry all April long!
Tonight we welcome Pennsylvania’s first Poet Laureate, Samuel Hazo. Named as Poet Laureate by Governor Robert Casey in 1993, Mr. Hazo served in this esteemed position for ten years. His work scrutinizes themes of family and faith, mortality and love, and the passage of time with what poet Naomi Shihab Nye describes as “immense intelligence, lyricism, and humanity.” Mr. Hazo will share poems spanning his distinguished six-decade career.
This virtual program will be held via Zoom. When you register, you will receive a link to the program. You may also watch live at www.facebook.com/CarnegieCarnegie.
Please click here to register.
See all of our National Poetry Month events here.

Party Like It's Your Earth Day!
2021-04-25 11:00 - 14:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Get ready to party like it’s your Earth Day! Join the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall for a fun family festival about ecology, sustainability, and nature!

Make your very own seed balls and sidewalk chalk!
Create catch-all boxes out of recycled book pages with Modern Mercantile, and shop a selection of their eclectic offerings of gifts for you and your home!
Get your hands dirty with an interactive composting demonstration from Worm Return!
Learn about nature with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy!
Enjoy a scavenger hunt and Story Walk on our hillside!
Don’t miss the music, snacks, caricatures, and giant puppets!

This will be an outdoor in-person program. Masking and social distancing will be required.
Two sessions are available: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM and 1:00 PM-2:30 PM. Please register for only one session and indicate the total number of people in your group.
Register for the 11:00 AM session here.
Register for the 1:00 PM session here.
In the event of rain, this program will take place on Saturday, May 1.
For questions or more information contact: Walker Evans 412-276-3456 x12

Carnegie Performing Arts Center presents: The Little Mermaid Ballet ONLINE!
2021-05-01 | PA
The Carnegie Performing Arts Center, the ACFL&MH’s resident youth dance company, invites you to take a trip under the sea…and bring the whole family to enjoy! This charming production is based on the Little Mermaid fairytale and filmed onstage at the Carnegie Carnegie Music Hall.
The production will be available to view on Vimeo ON DEMAND in May 2021
For tickets and information: call 412-279-8887
or email info@CarnegiePerformingArtsCenter.com
Visit www.carnegieperformingartscenter.com for details.

Colorful Quilling for Teens
2021-05-08 11:00 - 12:00 | PA
Quilling is a simple but flexible art form made with delicate rolls of paper strips, manipulated into lovely shapes and forms. In this workshop for tweens and teens, we’ll embellish our initials with vibrantly colorful quilled shapes. Get creative and make a truly personal and unique work of art!
All supplies will be provided. This is an in-person program that will meet in the Library. Masks are required.
Please click here to register.

2nd Saturday Civil War Series: Mob Scene at the Palmetto Flag - April 15, 1861
2021-05-08 13:00 - 14:00 | PA
This is an online event:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarnegieCarnegie No account required.Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9370579279 Meeting ID: 937 057 9279
In early 1861 there were many in Philadelphia who supported secession, including one of the city’s newspapers, The Palmetto Flag. Following the attack on Fort Sumter, as patriotism swept across the North, Philadelphia residents galvanized behind the Union. On April 15, 1861 a protest at The Palmetto Flag would devolve into a violent riot. If not for the swift intervention of Philadelphia’s mayor and the city police in putting down the mob, Philadelphia and other northern cities may very well have experienced greater rioting. Join us as Michael Wunsch recounts the story of these events in early Civil War Pennsylvania.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, Michael has been a resident of Philadelphia since 1966, graduated from La Salle College in 1980, and is employed by a Social Services company in Blue Bell, PA. He has been speaking on Civil War topics since 2002, and is a member of the Delaware Valley CWRT, the GAR Civil War Museum & Library, and the Lincoln Forum. He currently serves as Corresponding Secretary for the General Meade Society of Philadelphia.
2nd Saturday Lectures made possible by the Massey Charitable Trust.Free and open to the public. No reservations required.

Listen Locally OUTSIDE! with Jimmy Adler Band featuring Eric Spaulding on Sax
2021-05-16 19:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Sunday, May 16, 2021
7:00pm
TICKETS
It’s been a long, cold, lonely winter without live music at the Carnegie Carnegie but things are about to heat up! We’re kicking off Listen Locally OUTSIDE! with Jimmy Adler Band.
With 4 CDs to his credit, Pittsburgh-based blues guitarist and singer, Jimmy Adler has recorded many original songs that are steeped in the traditions of Chicago Blues, West-Coast Jazzy Jump, and other Americana traditions. His style is described as straight-ahead blues guitar – a blend of clean fat tones and raunchy slide guitar. “Adler’s songs are superbly built … with frightening slide guitar effectiveness” (Blues & Co. Magazine, France).
Seating is limited. Tables and chairs will be distanced and preset by reservation in our parking lot so that you can enjoy the show with your pod. Masks are required at all times on our grounds, except when eating and drinking at your table. Public restrooms are available indoors. Guests are encouraged to bring their own food and beverage to enjoy during the concert – order takeout from one of many great Carnegie restaurants or pack a picnic!
Rain Date: Sunday, May 23rd at 7:00pm
TICKETS
General Admission Seat………….…$15
Table for 2………………………..……$45
Table for 4…………………………..…$75
Table reservations must be purchased in advance.
Appropriate for ages 12 & up
Get your tickets in advance here.

About the Artist

Questions? Contact Melanie Paglia at 412-276-3456 x6
Q: What if it rains?
A: If rain is a threat on the day of the performance we will reschedule for Sunday, May 23 at 7pm. We won’t leave you hanging, we will make the weather call no later than 2pm on Sunday. We will announce the new show time on our website and by email to ticket holders. If we’re doubly unlucky and unable to perform on Sunday, ticket holders may receive a refund or credit toward a future performance.

Q: What if I need to cancel my reservation?
A: If you’re not feeling well, please do not attend. Please call us prior to the event and we will issue you a refund of your ticket. We are unable to offer refunds after the event.

Q: Can I B my OB?
A: We aren’t able to offer complimentary food & beverage for this program, but we invite guests to bring their own. Order takeout from one of Carnegie’s great restaurants or pack a picnic!

Q: If we’re sitting in the parking lot, where do we park?
A: Very limited parking will be available in our parking lot on a first come, first served basis for guests with accessible parking placards. Free parking is available on Beechwood Avenue hill and on Main Street. Out of consideration to our neighbors, we encourage Music Hall patrons not to park in the residential areas of Beechwood Avenue or Home Street.

Getting Started with Mindful Meditation
2021-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 | PA
Anyone can learn to still the waters of their mind through meditation – and the benefits are worth it! Regular meditation has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, and to enhance focus and wellbeing. Join CHILL Community Outreach Specialist Greg Chaffee for an introduction to this ancient discipline. We’ll learn about the history and benefits of meditation, how to get started with your own meditation practice, advice on how to stick with it, and more.
This virtual program will take place on Zoom. After you register, you will receive a link to the program.
Please click here to register.

National Paper Airplane Day
2021-05-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Come fly with us! Pick up your paper airplane kit at the Library starting on May 17, experiment with some different designs during the week, and then join us on Saturday for some outdoor test flights! Whose airplane will fly the farthest?
Please click here to register.

The Collective Summer Project Series
2021-05-24 - 2021-08-09 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
The Collective is an intimate process-based theater academy teaching the foundations of acting through song, character development, and text. Each month this summer, The Collective will host one unique 2-week intensive focusing on the process of Performance, Development, and Showcasing

June / The Performance Project (ages 14-18) – June 14th through June 25th – FILLED

July / The Development Project (ages 10-13) – July 12th through July 23rd – REGISTER NOW
A two week course focusing on the fundamental tools of acting ending with a performance! Our student’s will dive into the world of the show while using their imagination to build dynamic characters – all while having fun.

August / The Showcase Project (ages 14-18) – Audition date in June – REGISTRATION OPENING SOON

Schedule a consultation now to learn more!
