Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

Dive into African American heritage with this enriching hair wrapping workshop by Emonie Smith, aka Madame Em! Explore the history, significance, and evolution of African American hair wrapping through live demonstrations and practical tips. Participants will discover various styles and techniques, celebrating cultural roots and creative expression. Join us to learn about hair wrapping and Read More

Join members of Carnegie's Steel City Amateur Radio Club for a day of free ham radio demonstrations! Learn about the science behind this fascinating hobby, broadcast and receive messages, and even try your hand at the amateur radio license exam. Join us and you may just discover your new favorite interest! No appointments are necessary Read More

The Terezin Ghetto (or "Theresienstadt") was founded in 1941 as a waystation for Jewish people en route to death camps, and functioned as such through 1945. An unusually high number of prominent Jews including artists, scientists, performers, and teachers were segregated to Terezin, leading to an especially rich cultural life within the ghetto. Paintings were Read More

Do you understand how Social Security works? Have you wondered what the difference between full, early, and delayed benefits are? Join Mike Rosenberg of the AARP for this free Social Security workshop! The workshop focuses on building an understanding of the implications of Social Security claiming decisions. You will discover what Social Security is, learn how to secure your benefits, and explore the Read More

In Person in the Lincoln Gallery at ACFL&MH! Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarnegieCarnegieNo Account Required!Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9370579279Meeting ID: 937 057 9279 Gettysburg was part of a precarious borderland during the nineteenth century. The Mid-Atlantic borderland was a fundamentally ambiguous space where slavery and freedom intermixed because enslavers were able to kidnap free people of color as fugitive slaves. Free Read More

Join Pittsburgh wargamer Paul Lawson 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 honor Black History Month as we play through the New Market Heights scenario of the game Battle Cry. Fourteen United States Colored Troops Read More

Join us for community conversations about diversity & inclusion! This February, explore the amazing history of the Black Pittsburgh men who created the nation's first EMT service, Freedom House, in 1967. We will read and discuss American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics by Kevin Hazzard - plus, Freedom Read More

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 Read More

Sign up for a thirty minute appointment for free legal advice with attorneys from the Allegheny County Bar Foundation's Pro Bono Center! To request an appointment, please call us at 412-276-3456 or email loughranm@einetwork.net. Please be prepared to share your name, contact information, and the topic of your legal questions.

Look sharp - it's a hands-on workshop on sharpening and caring for your knives! A well-sharpened edge is much safer and more effective than a dull one, and with a little guidance, anyone can learn to keep their knife edges in excellent condition. Experienced sharpener Dennis Snedden will teach participants how to keep their own Read More

In Person in the Lincoln Gallery at ACFL&MH! Organized in Pittsburgh in the summer of 1861, the 62nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry was among the most decorated of regiments fielded by the Keystone State during the Civil War. Company H of the regiment included many local residents and was commanded by Captain Thomas Espy, namesake of Read More

Join Pittsburgh wargamer Paul Lawson 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 honor the 62nd Pennsylvania Infantry and Captain Thomas Espy as we play through the Battle of Gaines Mill scenario of the game Battle Cry. Read More

Join young crafters Harshitha and Saanvi for this free hands-on workshop where you'll learn to create your own beautiful, 3-D paper snowflake decorations! These snowflakes are simple to make, but bring an elegant touch to your winter decor. This class is suitable for ages kids and adults, ages 10+. Spots are limited and registration is Read More

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 Read More

"A Diet You Can Live With" is an informal, informational discussion about various diets and dieting strategies through the years. Draw inspiration to work with your health care professional to create your own diet that you can live with. This group is for adults only. The discussion is intended for personal enrichment only and does 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. All are welcome, and no registration Read More

Unleash Your Creativity with Rube Goldberg Machines and Squonk! Join Squonkers Lindsay Herring and Mia Taylor for “Squonking in the Library Part 2,” an exciting workshop where science meets art! Kids aged 6-13 will dive into the world of Rube Goldberg Machines, learning how to harness the flow of energy, using everyday objects, to create Read More

In the glittering Golden Age of Hollywood, no star shone more brightly than Marilyn Monroe.  But beneath the smoke and mirrors of her legendary persona, lay a much different reality.  Join us as we break through the myths that still exist today and discover the real Marilyn Monroe. President of Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club and film historian, Read More

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 Read More