Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

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 9279On March 7, 1863, The Anglo-African published the now well-known address by Frederick Douglass concerning the recruitment of Black men for the U.S. military, "Men of Color, to Arms!". Throughout the war, the newspaper shared both Read More

Celebrate love this February with this special craft program! Led by Laura Stuart of Not Forgotten C-Art, we’ll learn to create beautiful and unique Valentine's Day crafts - one-of-a-kind creations that make wonderful gifts for your loved ones! Limited spaces are available - please click here to register!

Frederick Douglass: Advocate for Equality features an exploration of the full trajectory of Douglass’s epic life from 1818 to 1895. In this traveling exhibition, viewers can learn about Douglass’s escape from slavery, his work as an abolitionist, and his tireless fight for equality for all individuals in the Jim Crow era. This exhibition explores Douglass’s Read More

In Person in the Studio at ACFL&MH Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarnegieCarnegie No Account Required! Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9370579279 Meeting ID: 937 057 9279 Martial music played a vital role in Civil War armies. Basic daily activities - from when to wake up, go to sleep, and when to eat, were determined by some fifty short pieces of fife and Read More

Join us for a celebration with fun and interactive story-telling and multi-cultural activities celebrating the Tamil Heritage Month and the Tamil Harvest & Thanksgiving Festival of Pongal (also celebrated as Sankaranti, Lohri, and Bihu in different parts of India). Pongal is when families, friends, and communities come together, expressing gratitude for nature, agriculture, and the bountiful harvest and Read More

Join us for free films on the big screen in our luxurious Music Hall! Tonight, we present Barbie (2023), directed by Greta Gerwig. When Barbie's seemingly perfect life is upended, she must travel to the real world and find herself. Starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. To register, Read More

Get ready for a hair-raising night as we bring you a free screening of the new short film Dracula The Monster (2023), directed by Chase Everette, and featuring Tod Browning's Dracula (1931). New meets old, with Bela Lugosi's classic depiction of Count Dracula complemented by this contemporary reimagining by an up and coming local filmmaker. Read More

Our annual holiday celebration is back! Join us for crafts, ornament-making, holiday caricatures and refreshments in the Studio. Visit with Santa in front of the Library’s beautiful fireplace. The ACFL&MH is delighted to bring this collaboration with Carnegie Borough’s Carol Covi’s Children’s Events Committee back into our lovely building. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Join us for a special storytime with Author Dylan Weiss (aka Gail Neustadt), as she shares her book Traveling Our Road.  Traveling Our Road is a picture book which gently explores the topics of caregiving, illness, and love.  The story was originally written for the author's grandchildren to explain what was happening to their grandfather after he Read More

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 Aside from the battle of July 1863, perhaps the most famous event to have ever taken place in Gettysburg was the dedication of Soldiers’ National Cemetery four-and-a-half months later, defined by the 272-word address of Read More

Join the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club for a four-part series of film noir classics! Tonight, we'll screen Sunset Boulevard (1950), directed by Billy Wilder. Screenwriter Joe Gillis (William Holden) becomes entagled with fading silent film star Norma Desmond (Gloria Swanson) in a black comedy often considered one of the greatest movies ever made about Hollywood. Read More

Join us for free films on the big screen in our luxurious Music Hall! Come in costume for this special Halloween edition! Tonight, we present Evil Dead Rise (2023). A twisted tale of two estranged sisters whose reunion is cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival Read More

The 2024 election cycle is just around the corner, and that means news! We understand the world and make important choices based on the news we consume - but how do we know whether it's really true? Tonight, join professional journalists Alex Popichak and Nicole Pampena for an hands-on guide to understanding the news. How Read More

Dr. David Rosenberg’s exhibit “The Fruits of Hate: A French City During the Holocaust” is open for its premiere exhibition at a public library in the United States from October 2 through November 30. Following the stories of the Jewish residents of Amiens, France during the Holocaust, this exhibit delves into questions of official, cultural, Read More

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 Next to John Brown himself, perhaps the most recognizable and evocative imageof John Brown's October 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry is the haunting portrait offormer slave turned raider Dangerfield Newby. This talk will follow Newby Read More

Join the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club for a four-part series of film noir classics! Tonight, we'll screen Laura (1944), directed by Otto Preminger. Detective Mark McPherson (Dana Andrews) investigates the murder of the strangely compelling Laura (Gene Tierney), while simultaneously falling under her lingering spell. Join us for the rest of the series! Registration is Read More

Join us for the grand opening of Dr. David Rosenberg’s exhibit “The Fruits of Hate: A French City During the Holocaust,” on display in its premiere exhibition at a public library in the United States from October 2 through November 30. Following the stories of the Jewish residents of Amiens, France during the Holocaust, this Read More

Join poet and multimedia artist Diana Khoi Nguyen for a talk about life, grief, and poetry as a way of being in the world. Diana will share the video and poetry work she has created since the death of her brother, and discuss its evolution as her grief has progressed with time. Diana writes: "Would Read More

The Carnegie Carnegie is funded in part by the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD). Join us to celebrate the organizations that make our county so special with 2023’s RAD Days! Join Youth Educator Sarah Levinthal of the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden for a fun, family-oriented workshop on fall planting! Learn which plants will thrive in your Read More

Join us for free films on the big screen in our luxurious Music Hall! Tonight, we present The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). Experience the origin story of plumber brothers Mario and Luigi as they traverse the Mushroom Kingdom to join Princess Peach in defeating the wicked King Bowser. This film is rated PG. Registration Read More

Join the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club for a four-part series of film noir classics, in the comfort of our luxurious Music Hall! Tonight, we'll screen Double Indemnity (1944), directed by Billy Wilder. This crime thriller spins a web of seduction, deceit, and murder starring Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, and Edward G. Robinson. Join us for Read More

Celebrate National Video Games Day with us! Join us for a night of gaming fun, with a Smash Brothers tournament, retro consoles, smartphone party games, Roblox, and more! Enjoy snacks, learn about video game history, and meet new friends. Come game with us! This program is intended for all ages. Registration is appreciated...please click here Read More