Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

Princess Ida
2021-10-17 14:30 - 17:00, 2021-10-16 19:30 - 22:00, 2021-10-15 19:30 - 22:00, 2021-10-14 19:30 - 22:00, 2021-10-10 14:30 - 17:00, 2021-10-09 19:30 - 22:00, 2021-10-08 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Running October 8-10 & 14-17, 2021

Princess Ida is a hilarious twist on a traditional medieval fairy tale. The operetta tells the tale of a Princess, who eschews her marriage obligations to the Prince of a neighboring kingdom (the wedding pact made when they were both infants) to run a women’s university. Women as warriors, men as maidens, something for everyone!

The operetta satirizes feminism, women’s education, Darwinian evolution, stuffy men and just about everyone else.

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Making with Artsmiths of Pittsburgh: Autumn Experiments!
2021-10-16 11:00 - 12:00 | PA
Become inspired by the colors, textures and shapes of the season and create a layered mixed-media artwork all your own! Experiment with processes like relief printmaking, monoprinting and collaging.

Classes offered in collaboration with The Artsmiths of Pittsburgh. Programming supported through generous community donations.

This program is intended for school-aged kids (ages 6+).

Registration is required! Please click here to register.

Making with Artsmiths of Pittsburgh: Paint/Print/Paste!
2021-10-15 11:00 - 11:45 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Create an artwork based on the beautifully photographed story Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert. Experiment with new processes like printmaking, stamping and collage!
Classes offered in collaboration with The Artsmiths of Pittsburgh. Programming supported through generous community donations.
This class is intended for preschoolers aged 2-5, with a parent or other caregiver.
Registration is required – please click here to register!

Embracing Our Differences: "Caste"
2021-10-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2021-09-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join our reading and discussion group about race & identity at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall! We’ll read and discuss Isabel Wilkerson’s Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, an Oprah book club pick that explores America’s hidden caste system.

Pick up your copy of Caste at the Library any time it’s open!

This four-part series meets on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM, in person at the Library:

Tuesday, September 21: Discuss Parts 1 & 2 (pages 3-98)Tuesday, October 5: Discuss Part 2 (pages 99-166)Tuesday, October 26: Discuss Part 4 (pages 167-262)Tuesday, November 16: Discuss Parts 5, 6, & 7 (pages 263-388)

Registration is required. Please click here to register.

2nd Saturday Civil War Lecture Series: A Civil War Husband
2021-10-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
October 9 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

In person in the Lincoln Gallery at ACFL&MH

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarnegieCarnegie No Account Required!

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88157987607 Meeting ID: 881 5798 7607

The year is 1861. The United States was dividing over state’s rights and slavery. Thomas D. Nelson was working on his small farm in Plain Grove, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. On August 31 his life and the lives of his wife, Lydia Jane, and their four daughters would change forever.

Thomas was taken from the only life he knew and thrust into the life of a Union soldier of the American Civil War with the “Roundheads,” 100th Pennsylvania Infantry, Company E. Through Thomas’ letters, experience the places he traveled to, the people he meets along the way, his life as a Civil War soldier, and his concerns for his family he left behind.

Cindy Friend Crytzer is a former educator, event planner, and proud mother and grandmother living in Mercer, Pennsylvania. She volunteers with the Mercer County Library and Historical Society and enjoys transcribing documents for the Library of Congress in her spare time.

With this love of transcription and a passion for family history and genealogy, Cindy took special interest in the discovery of letters from her great-great-grandfather Thomas D. Nelson to his wife Lydia Jane during the American Civil War. She decided to transcribe these letters for clarity and to share them with her family and others interested in reading about the life of a Civil War soldier. After an exciting six-year journey, Cindy’s first book, A Civil War Husband, was born.

2nd Saturday Lectures are made possible by the Massey Charitable Trust.

Free and open to the public. No reservations required.

Smalltime: An Afternoon with Author Russell Shorto
2021-10-02 14:00 - 18:30 | Firebox Art Studio, 110 East Main Street, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join author Russell Shorto for an intimate reading among the contemporary fine art of downtown Carnegie’s Firebox Art Studios! Sip wine as Mr. Shorto reads from and discusses his 2021 book Smalltime: A Story of My Family and the Mob. Based on a true family history of organized crime in post-war Johnstown, Smalltime draws an intimate portrait of a mobster and his wife, sudden riches, and the toll a lawless life takes on one family.
This program will take place at Carnegie’s Firebox Art Studios at 110 E Main St.
Registration is required. Please click here to register!

Smalltime: A Book Discussion
2021-09-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Join us for a discussion of author Russell Shorto’s Smalltime: A Story of My Family and the Mob. Based on a family history of organized crime in post-war Johnstown, Smalltime draws an intimate portrait of a mobster and his wife, sudden riches, and the toll a lawless life takes on one family.
Pick up your copy of the book at the checkout desk any time the Library is open.
Plus, don’t miss Russell Shorto’s visit to Firebox Art Studios (110 East Main Street in Carnegie) on Saturday, October 2! Learn more and register here.
Registration is required. Please click here to register for the discussion.

Making with Artsmiths of Pittsburgh: Experiment with Watercolor!
2021-09-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Explore new art materials and processes and create unique artworks in this casual visual arts program. For the art timid or professional, we will focus on art as therapy and creative outlet. Play an art game with a variety of mark making tools and discover the unique properties of liquid watercolors through a series of guided experiments and challenges.
Classes offered in collaboration with The Artsmiths of Pittsburgh. Programming supported through generous community donations.
This class is intended for adults.
Registration is required – please click here to register!

Listen Locally with Cello Fury
2021-09-24 19:30 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
6:30pm Doors / 7:30pm Start
TICKETS
We couldn’t think of a better way to welcome audiences back to the Music Hall than with Pittsburgh’s own cello rock powerhouse, Cello Fury. Cello Fury’s cinematic, progressive rock sound appeals to a diverse audience. Composed of three cellists, Simon Cummings, Nicole Myers and Cecilia Caughman and drummer, David Throckmorton, their original music combines the cello’s symphonic sounds with a driving rock beat. The group delivers a fun, high energy show that will appeal to the whole family. It is an excellent introduction to live music for young audience members and seasoned concert-goers will especially appreciate the Music Hall’s exquisite acoustics.
Masks are required for this indoor event.
Limited parking available in lot. Additional parking is available on Main Street for free after 5pm with complimentary shuttle service from East Main Street and Pine.
TICKETS
Reserved Seating Adult……………..$25 advance / $30 at the door Reserved Seating Youth…………….$15 Get your tickets in advance here.
About the Artists
Questions? Contact Heidi Matthews at 412-276-3456 x6 or matthewsh (at) einetwork.net

Free Legal Advice with Attorney Giuseppe Rosselli
2021-09-23 16:00 - 19:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Sign up for a thirty minute appointment for free legal advice with attorney Giuseppe Rosselli! To schedule, please call us at 412-276-3456 or email evansw2@einetwork.net. Please be prepared to share your name, contact information, and the topic of your legal questions.
This program meets in person at the Library, in the upstairs Lincoln Gallery.

RADical Days at the Carnegie Carnegie!
2021-09-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
The Carnegie Carnegie is funded in part by the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD). Join us for a celebration of the organizations that make our county so special with 2021’s RADical Days!
Visit the Library & Music Hall today for an open house featuring our magnificent historic building; tours of the one-of-a-kind national treasure that is the Espy Post Civil War room; crafts for kids; and the following special programs:
2:00 – Exploring Rangoli
At 2:00 PM, all ages are invited to join Nandini Mandal of the Nandanik Dance Troupe for an exploration of the fascinating art form known as rangoli. Traditional to Nepal, India and Bangladesh, rangoli patterns are created with colorful sand, paints, and flowers, and associated with luck, growth, and prosperity. Learn all about this beautiful form and try your hand at creating some yourself!
3:00 – Indian Classical Dance
Next, meet us in the Music Hall at 3:00 PM! Nandanik Dance Troupe shares a performance highlighting the beauty and richness of Indian classical dance styles and music.

Please click here to register below for the rangoli program!
No registration is required for the open house, tours, dance performance, or other kids’ crafts.
Note: masks are required for all attendees ages three and older.

2nd Saturday Civil War Lecture Series: Life & Death of John A. Washington III
2021-09-11 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
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarnegieCarnegie No Account Required!
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9370579279 Meeting ID: 937 057 9279
This presentation will tell the true story of the life and death of John Augustine Washington III, General Robert E. Lee’s beloved aide-de-camp in Western Virginia during the First Year of the Civil War. Washington was the great-great-grandnephew of the first president, and was the last Washington family member to own Mount Vernon before it was sold to the Mount Vernon Ladies Association in 1858.
Maria McKelvey is an award-winning writer, educator, actress, singer, and musician. An avowed storyteller, she combines her many talents to create innovative programs weaving history, literature, music, and art. She performs in community theatre and gives living history presentations as Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Dr. Eliza Hughes, and other historical characters. Schools, libraries, historical societies, and civic organizations are a few of the venues where she has performed.
Maria is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and now resides in an antebellum townhouse in historic “Victorian Old Town,” Wheeling, West Virginia.
2nd Saturday Lectures are made possible by the Massey Charitable Trust.
Free and open to the public. No reservations required.

Meet Mr McSlithers with the Allegheny County Park Rangers
2021-08-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Come and meet Mr. McSlithers, the educational eastern black rat snake for the Allegheny County Parks Department! Learn about his habitat, diet, and everyday life. Get up close and learn about his unique adaptations.
Please contact JoLynne Dougherty with any questions.
Please click here to register!

Museum Storytime: The McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center
2021-08-28 10:00 - 10:30 | PA
Enjoy our special virtual storytime with the McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center! We will read a story that will introduce children to local history in a fun and engaging way. Following the storytime, kids will be encouraged to participate in an activity based on the story we read!
Founded in 1980, The McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center is a non-profit museum and research facility dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of McKeesport and its surrounding area. The Center houses the City of McKeesport’s first schoolhouse, previously situated at five other locations. Five additional rooms display varying aspects of McKeesport and the Mon Valley’s history, including an Industry Wing with a large-scale model of the US Steel National Tube, church collections, and an exhibit honoring Helen Richey. Peruse our nostalgic room of former store and restaurant donations and numerous nostalgic photos and paintings that will always bring to mind fond memories from the area’s rich historical past.
This virtual storytime is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select Allegheny & Washington County Libraries, and is sponsored by the Heinz Center Affiliates Program (HCAP). With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. Learn more!
Registration is required. Please click here to register!

Teen Craft: Tie Dye a Backpack!
2021-08-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
It’s almost time for back to school. Are you ready? Teens and tweens are welcome to join us as we tie dye a drawstring backpack. Perfect for carrying around a library book or two and some pencils, pen, and and a tablet.
This program will take place outside if the weather is good, and inside the Studio in case of inclement weather.
Registration is required! Please click here to reserve your spot.

Museum Spotlight: The McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center
2021-08-24 17:00 - 18:00 | PA
At this virtual program, learn more about the history of the Mon Valley! Discover what artifacts await your visit – from the original schoolhouse of McKeesport, which opened in the first ward in 1832; to the Industry Room, which displays a variety of artifacts from McKeesport’s National Tube Works. Following the presentation there will be an opportunity to ask questions and receive personalized recommendations for what to see first!
Founded in 1980, The McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center is a non-profit museum and research facility dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of McKeesport and its surrounding area. The Center houses the City of McKeesport’s first schoolhouse, previously situated at five other locations. Five additional rooms display varying aspects of McKeesport and the Mon Valley’s history, including an Industry Wing with a large-scale model of the US Steel National Tube, church collections, and an exhibit honoring Helen Richey. Peruse our nostalgic room of former store and restaurant donations and numerous nostalgic photos and paintings that will always bring to mind fond memories from the area’s rich historical past.
This virtual program is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select Allegheny & Washington County Libraries, and is sponsored by the Heinz Center Affiliates Program (HCAP). With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. Learn more!
PLUS: If you have children, join us on Saturday, August 28 at 10 am for a special virtual storytime!
Registration is required. Please click here to register!

Museum Storytime: The Passavant House
2021-08-21 10:00 - 10:30 | PA
Enjoy our special virtual storytime in honor of the Passavant House! We will read a story that will introduce children to local history in a fun and engaging way. Following the storytime, kids will be encouraged to participate in an activity based on the story we read!
The Passavant House was built in 1808 and was the second oldest house in Zelienople. It had been owned by Zelie and Philippe Passavant, who were instrumental in establishing Zelienople in the early 1800’s. Today the Passavant House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and it serves as a museum, library, and headquarters for the Zelienople Historical Society. It features artifacts and memorabilia of the Passavant family and the town’s historic past.
This virtual storytime is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select Allegheny & Washington County Libraries, and is sponsored by the Heinz Center Affiliates Program (HCAP). With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. Learn more!
Upcoming Museum Storytimes:

Saturday, August 28, 2021: McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center

Registration is required. Please click here to register!

Meditate Together
2021-08-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Come still the waters of your mind in a supportive, friendly group through mindful meditation! Regular meditation has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety, and to enhance focus and wellbeing.
This group meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month, from 2:00-3:00 PM.
This group is intended for adults, but anyone who can participate is welcome. Registration is not required.

Museum Spotlight: The Passavant House
2021-08-17 17:00 - 18:00 | PA
Step back in time with the Passavant House! A representative from the Zelienople Historical Society will provide engaging conversation on the history of this museum, from the early days of the original founder, Dettmar Basse, to the artifacts and memorabilia in their collection dating back to the early 1800s. Following the presentation there will be an opportunity to ask questions and learn more!
The Passavant House was built in 1808 and was the second oldest house in Zelienople. It had been owned by Zelie and Philippe Passavant, who were instrumental in establishing Zelienople in the early 1800’s. Today the Passavant House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and it serves as a museum, library, and headquarters for the Zelienople Historical Society. It features artifacts and memorabilia of the Passavant family and the town’s historic past.
This virtual program is part of a series promoting the Experience Kits initiative at select Allegheny & Washington County Libraries, and is sponsored by the Heinz Center Affiliates Program (HCAP). With your library card, receive free admission passes for up to four people to several local museums and historical sites. Learn more!
Upcoming Museum Spotlight Lectures:

Tuesday, August 24, 2021: McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center

PLUS: If you have children, join us on Saturday, August 21 at 10 am for a special virtual storytime!
Registration is required. Please click here to register!

Stage 62 Presents: Songs from the Steps
2021-08-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
TICKETS
Enjoy Stage 62 all summer long with a 3-part outdoor concert series! Building on the success of last year’s pilot show, Songs from the Steps will take place on the steps in front of the beautiful Music Hall entrance with audience seating in the parking lot. Each concert will highlight a wide variety of Stage 62 talent and three unique themes:
June 20 – The Great American Songbook (musical theater standards through the 1960s)
July 18 – A Walk Down Memory Lane (songs from Stage 62’s past 50+ years)
August 15– A Look into the Future (songs of hope and looking forward)
Each concert begins at 7:00pm
Audience capacity is limited and will include some table seating options. Tickets must be purchased online as a group to allow proper distancing. CDC guidelines will be strictly enforced.
Tickets: Adults – $20 Children/students with ID – $15 Table seating is also available PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
For more information: email SongsFromTheSteps@stage62.org or visit Stage62.org

Listen Locally Outside! with RML Jazz
2021-08-14 19:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
TICKETS
RML Jazz always delivers a great evening of jazz – smooth and hot. A favorite among Listen Locally Downstairs audiences, RML Jazz offers up something for everyone with a repertoire that draws inspiration from the likes of Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Cannonball Adderley, Chick Corea, Bonnie Raitt and Steely Dan. Pack a picnic and join us at the piazza!
Seating is limited. Masks are optional.
Performance will take place in front of the Music Hall entrance with seating in the parking lot. Tables and chairs will be preset by reservation. 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: Saturday, August 21st at 7:00pm
TICKETS General Admission Seat………….…$15 advance / $20 at the door 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 Artists
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 Saturday, August 21 at 7pm. We won’t leave you hanging, we will make the weather call no later than 2pm on the day of the show. 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 8/21, 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.

Free Comic Book Day!
2021-08-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue, Carnegie, PA, 15106, United States
Come celebrate Free Comic Book Day at the Carnegie Carnegie! Stop by today and pick up your free comics – to keep! Whether you’ve never read a comic book or you’re already an avid fan, you’ll find something for you. And while you’re here, check out the Library’s great selection of comics and graphic novels for check-out!
Free Comic Book Day is the biggest event in the comic book industry—a single day when participating libraries and comic book specialty shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes in! Founded on the belief that for every person out there, there’s a comic book they’ll love, the annual event offers a huge selection of free titles designed to appeal to a broad range of age levels and their tastes. Read more at www.freecomicbookday.com.
