Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

Join us for this meeting of "Embracing Our Differences," our group that explores and discusses issues of race, diversity, and social justice! In this meeting, we'll discuss three-time National Book Award finalist Steve Sheinkin's 2017 book Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team. This quick read explores the experiences of indigenous children Read More

Calling all knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and fiber artists of every kind! Come join the first meeting of our new group Carnegie Crafters! We’ll share advice and inspiration, chat with new friends, and work on our projects in a supportive group setting. Carnegie Crafters meets on a semi-regular basis, normally on Thursdays and Saturdays. Registration is Read More

Join prolific jazz drummer and Duquesne professor Thomas Wendt for a guided tour of the beloved tunes of the Great American Songbook. We'll spend time listening to how Jazz artists from many eras have adapted the Great American Songbook in different ways." Do we listen to them differently today than the first audiences to hear Read More

Join Stacie Riley and JoAnn Wiesen for a free guide for first-time home buyers! Learn about the advantages of getting prequalified; understanding the mortgage process; how much house you can afford; and get an overview of KeyBank's mortgage and loan products. Bring your questions! Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. To register, please click Read More

Calling all knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and fiber artists of every kind! Come join the first meeting of our new group Carnegie Crafters! We’ll share advice and inspiration, chat with new friends, and work on our projects in a supportive group setting. Carnegie Crafters meets on a semi-regular basis, normally on Thursdays and Saturdays. Registration is Read More

Join us for free films on the big screen in our luxurious Music Hall! Tonight, we present Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans (2022). In this semi-autobiographical film, Spielberg explores his adolescence, his dysfunctional family, and his early fascination with cinema. Starring Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, Gabriel LaBelle, and Judd Hirsch. Registration is appreciated, but Read More

Join Wendy Whittick of the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club for a special four-part series celebrating the Master of Suspense, the legendary Alfred Hitchcock! Tonight: The Birds (1963). San Franciscans Melanie Daniels and Mitch Brenner are pushed to the limit as they face inexplicable attacks from sparrows, crows, gulls, and other birds in this classic tale Read More

The news we consume has an enormous influence on the way we understand the world. Today, join professional journalists Alex Popichak and Nicole Pampena for an expert tour of how the news gets made! Follow the life cycle of a news story from beginning to end and learn how journalists decide what to cover, research Read More

Calling all knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and fiber artists of every kind! Come join the first meeting of our new group Carnegie Crafters! We’ll share advice and inspiration, chat with new friends, and work on our projects in a supportive group setting. Carnegie Crafters meets on a semi-regular basis, normally on Thursdays and Saturdays. Registration is Read More

Join Bethany Bray of the Salvation Army for a free hands-on cooking class, just for beginners! Today we'll learn to make pork and potatoes, and a repurposed salad mix! Spaces are limited, and registration is required. Please click here to register.

Join Wendy Whittick of the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club for a special four-part series celebrating the Master of Suspense, the legendary Alfred Hitchcock! Tonight: Rebecca (1940). A young woman (Joan Fontaine) arrives at the estate of her new husband (Laurence Olivier), only to find her new life overshadowed by the lingering presence of her husband's Read More

Calling all knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and fiber artists of every kind! Come join the first meeting of our new group Carnegie Crafters! We’ll share advice and inspiration, chat with new friends, and work on our projects in a supportive group setting. Note: this meeting will take place in the Lincoln Gallery on the second floor, Read More

Join us for a day of all-ages fun as we have a blast with our third annual Earth Day celebration, sponsored by Landau Building Company! Rain or shine, we'll have a great time! We'll spend the day exploring nature and ecology, with guests from the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden; Worm Return composting worms; butterfly crafts with Read More

Join us for free films on the big screen in our luxurious Music Hall! Tonight, we present Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). Following the tragic death of King T'Challa, the people of Wakanda find themselves caught up in an international struggle of world powers. Will a new Black Panther rise? Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins Read More

Join Wendy Whittick of the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club for a special four-part series celebrating the Master of Suspense, the legendary Alfred Hitchcock! Tonight: Shadow of a Doubt (1943). Bored teenager Charlie (Teresa Wright) is initially delighted when her uncle (Joseph Cotten) comes to visit, but quickly realizes that he brings a dark secret with Read More

Join author and environmentalist Patricia M DeMarco for a special program about the importance of preserving and protecting the fresh air, clean water, fertile ground and wide diversity of species that constitute the interconnected web of life - our life support system. How can we include these essential services in our own lives, our neighborhoods and Read More

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is pleased to announce the return of our annual Civil War Symposium, slated for April 15, 2023. With the new year marking the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, the symposium will focus on the events of the Gettysburg Campaign, both on the Read More

Embark on the icy water to the wold’s least explored continent - surrounded by icebergs, glaciers and the antics of penguins. Nancy Barsotti and Jon Leimkuehler will recount their amazing journey with photos and movies of their 2019 expedition to the unspoiled landscape of Antarctica. Join us! Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. To Read More

Join Wendy Whittick of the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club for a special four-part series celebrating the Master of Suspense, the legendary Alfred Hitchcock! Tonight: Vertigo (1958). An ex-cop (Jimmy Stewart) becomes obsessed with the mysterious woman (Kim Novak) who he's been hired to investigate. Join us for the rest of the series! Donate a canned Read More

Debt can be unavoidable sometimes, but that doesn't mean it has to run your life! Join Tim Holeczy of WesBanco for a close-up look at what you can do to manage the debt you have, avoid debt you don't need, and make smart choices abouut taking on debt in the future. Learn about debt consolidation, Read More

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. Registration is appreciated! Please click here to register.

In the early 1900s, orphanages in the United States housed more than 100,000 children, thousands of those living in Pittsburgh. The research for this rich history is shared through a mosaic of images in the new book: Pittsburgh's Orphans and Orphanages, showing the many buildings that gave young orphans a place to call home for decades. Read More

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. Registration is appreciated! Please click here to register.

Join us for a night of retro video gaming! Rediscover the fun of classic systems like the original Nintendo Entertainment System, Super NES, Nintendo 64, and more! Go head to head with Goldeneye 007, race your friends in MarioKart, collect bananas in Donkey Kong Country, and much more! This program is intended for adults and Read More