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Embracing Our Differences: "Chasing Me to My Grave: An Artist’s Memoir of the Jim Crow South" by Winfred Rembert

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for community conversations about diversity & inclusion!

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Lincoln Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for community conversations about diversity & inclusion!

This event is in the "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group

Preschool Storytime with Miss Kathy!

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth to 5)

Join Miss Kathy weekly on Thursdays at 11:30 am for a special Preschool Storytime. Children and families can expect to hear stories, sing, move, and play during our storytimes.

Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Lincoln Gallery
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Kathy weekly on Thursdays at 11:30 am for a special Preschool Storytime. Children and families can expect to hear stories, sing, move, and play during our storytimes.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Craft Club!

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Join us in the Lincoln Gallery for Teen Craft Club! We meet the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 3:30PM- 5:00PM. Use our creation station supplies or bring your own craft project to work on!

Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in the Lincoln Gallery for Teen Craft Club! We meet the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 3:30PM- 5:00PM. Use our creation station supplies or bring your own craft project to work on!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Paperback Platoon book club: "The Lost Bookshop"

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mezzanine at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all women veterans and family members: join us to connect with other women through a love of reading!

Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Calling all women veterans and family members: join us to connect with other women through a love of reading!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

"The Jungle Book" Storytime Preview with Resonance Works

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

**Registration is appreciated but not required.**

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Lincoln Gallery
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

**Registration is appreciated but not required.**

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This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Library Council (TLC) Monthly Meeting

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Mezzanine at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
Teens

Are you an ambitious teen between the ages of 12-18? Do you want to earn volunteer hours while collaborating with other driven teens? Are you looking to make a difference in your library?

Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Mezzanine
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Are you an ambitious teen between the ages of 12-18? Do you want to earn volunteer hours while collaborating with other driven teens? Are you looking to make a difference in your library?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meditate Together

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Mezzanine at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

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 event is in the "Adults" group

ISAC office hours - *CANCELED*

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Mezzanine at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
Adults

Please note: today's office hours are canceled due to an instructor training session.

Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Please note: today's office hours are canceled due to an instructor training session.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Kids' Chess Club: Intermediate

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens

Kids ages 8 and up are invited to join us for an intermediate-level Chess Club on Mondays! This class is aimed at students who have a familiarity with the basics of chess and would like to learn more strategy.

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Lincoln Gallery
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids ages 8 and up are invited to join us for an intermediate-level Chess Club on Mondays! This class is aimed at students who have a familiarity with the basics of chess and would like to learn more strategy.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Knife Sharpening with Dennis Snedden: Whetstone Tips, Tools, & Techniques

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
Adults

Get ready for Thanksgiving with sharp new edges! A well-sharpened knife 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.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Lincoln Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for Thanksgiving with sharp new edges! A well-sharpened knife 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fluent Friends: Practice Speaking English with Literacy Pittsburgh

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Studio & Mezzanine at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
Adults

Join our open-to-all English Conversation Practice Group — a friendly and welcoming space where people from all backgrounds can come together to practice speaking English in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Studio & Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join our open-to-all English Conversation Practice Group — a friendly and welcoming space where people from all backgrounds can come together to practice speaking English in a relaxed, supportive environment.

This event is in the "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group

Baby / Toddler Storytime (Fall-Winter Session)

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth to 5)

Join Children's Librarian Miss Mikayla in the Lincoln Gallery for a half-hour Baby and Toddler Storytime at 10:30 am! Our littlest learners can expect to hear stories, sing, dance, move, and play during our Storytimes.

Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Lincoln Gallery
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Children's Librarian Miss Mikayla in the Lincoln Gallery for a half-hour Baby and Toddler Storytime at 10:30 am! Our littlest learners can expect to hear stories, sing, dance, move, and play during our Storytimes.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Lego Club

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Library at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens

This school year, kids and their families are now invited to drop in WEEKLY on Tuesdays to take part in Lego Club, anytime between 3:30 - 5:30 pm.

Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Library
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

This school year, kids and their families are now invited to drop in WEEKLY on Tuesdays to take part in Lego Club, anytime between 3:30 - 5:30 pm.

This event is in the "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group

Preschool Storytime (Fall-Winter Session)

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth to 5)

Children and families are welcomed to the Library for Preschool Storytime at 11:30 am. Join our Children's Librarian, Miss Mikayla, as we read, sing, move, and play together! This program is geared towards children 3 to 5 years of age.

Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Lincoln Gallery
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children and families are welcomed to the Library for Preschool Storytime at 11:30 am. Join our Children's Librarian, Miss Mikayla, as we read, sing, move, and play together! This program is geared towards children 3 to 5 years of age.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ISAC office hours

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Mezzanine at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
Adults

ISAC (Immigrant Services And Connections) is a multi-agency partnership that connects immigrants living in Allegheny County with resources.

Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

ISAC (Immigrant Services And Connections) is a multi-agency partnership that connects immigrants living in Allegheny County with resources.

This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Time: Anime Club

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens

Are you a fan of anime and manga? Do you like learning about Japanese culture? Join us bimonthly on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 3:30 pm for our Anime Club programming! We will watch anime, play games, make crafts, and eat Japanese treats.

Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Lincoln Gallery
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens
Event Details:

Are you a fan of anime and manga? Do you like learning about Japanese culture? Join us bimonthly on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 3:30 pm for our Anime Club programming! We will watch anime, play games, make crafts, and eat Japanese treats.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Time Travelers Historical Fiction Book Group: "The Giver of Stars" by Jojo Moyes

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mezzanine at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for our new historical fiction book group! We'll explore different eras of history, share our thoughts and responses, and make new friendships as we share a different historical fiction title each month.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our new historical fiction book group! We'll explore different eras of history, share our thoughts and responses, and make new friendships as we share a different historical fiction title each month.

This event is in the "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group

Preschool Storytime with Miss Kathy!

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth to 5)

Join Miss Kathy weekly on Thursdays at 11:30 am for a special Preschool Storytime. Children and families can expect to hear stories, sing, move, and play during our storytimes.

Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Lincoln Gallery
Age Group: Preschool (Birth to 5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Kathy weekly on Thursdays at 11:30 am for a special Preschool Storytime. Children and families can expect to hear stories, sing, move, and play during our storytimes.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Pen Pals: Young Writers' Club!

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Join us in the Lincoln Gallery for Pen Pals: Young Writers' Club! We meet the first and third Thursdays of every month from 3:30PM- 5:00PM.

Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Lincoln Gallery
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us in the Lincoln Gallery for Pen Pals: Young Writers' Club! We meet the first and third Thursdays of every month from 3:30PM- 5:00PM.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fluent Friends: Practice Speaking English with Literacy Pittsburgh

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Mezzanine at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
Adults

Join our open-to-all English Conversation Practice Group — a friendly and welcoming space where people from all backgrounds can come together to practice speaking English in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join our open-to-all English Conversation Practice Group — a friendly and welcoming space where people from all backgrounds can come together to practice speaking English in a relaxed, supportive environment.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family Movie Night: "How to Train Your Dragon" (2025)

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Studio at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children, Teens, All Ages

Join us at the Carnegie Carnegie every 2nd Thursday at 6:00 pm for a family-friendly movie night! Entry is free, popcorn will be available. Feel free to BYO snacks! Registration is suggested, but walk-ins are welcome.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Studio
Age Group: Children, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Carnegie Carnegie every 2nd Thursday at 6:00 pm for a family-friendly movie night! Entry is free, popcorn will be available. Feel free to BYO snacks! Registration is suggested, but walk-ins are welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meeple Meet-Up: Euro-Gaming for Adults

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
Adults

Do you like Terraforming Mars? Settlers of Catan? Agricola? Ark Nova? Or other “Euro” or Euro-flavored strategy games with wooden meeples, worker placement, tableau building, and so forth? Come to the Library for an afternoon of board gaming!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Lincoln Gallery
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you like Terraforming Mars? Settlers of Catan? Agricola? Ark Nova? Or other “Euro” or Euro-flavored strategy games with wooden meeples, worker placement, tableau building, and so forth? Come to the Library for an afternoon of board gaming!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Carnegie Model Railroad Club: Intro Meeting

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mezzanine at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
All Ages

Join model railroad hobbyist Nick Yackovich for the first meeting of the brand-new Carnegie Model Railroad Club!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Mezzanine
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join model railroad hobbyist Nick Yackovich for the first meeting of the brand-new Carnegie Model Railroad Club!

This event is in the "Adults" group

ISAC office hours

Monday, November 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Mezzanine at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
Adults

ISAC (Immigrant Services And Connections) is a multi-agency partnership that connects immigrants living in Allegheny County with resources.

Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Mezzanine
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

ISAC (Immigrant Services And Connections) is a multi-agency partnership that connects immigrants living in Allegheny County with resources.