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Carnegie Celebrates the Season

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Studio & Mezzanine at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11), All Ages

Join us for our annual holiday celebration! Enjoy crafts, cookies, free caricatures and other fun activities beginning at 10 AM in the Studio.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Studio & Mezzanine
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Birth to 5), School-Age (ages 6-11), All Ages
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for our annual holiday celebration! Enjoy crafts, cookies, free caricatures and other fun activities beginning at 10 AM in the Studio.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ISAC office hours

Monday, December 8, 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.

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, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
Games, 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.

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

What is Alcoholics Anonymous?

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the history of AA and hear the experiences of members in this free talk! 

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

Learn the history of AA and hear the experiences of members in this free talk! 

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

Baby / Toddler Storytime (Fall-Winter Session)

Tuesday, December 9, 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, December 9, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Kids' Chess Club: Beginners

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
Games, STEM
Age Group:
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens

Kids ages 8 and up are invited to join us for a beginner-level Chess Club on Tuesdays to learn the basics of chess. No experience necessary!

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

Kids ages 8 and up are invited to join us for a beginner-level Chess Club on Tuesdays to learn the basics of chess. No experience necessary!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library closes at 5:30pm for Volunteer Appreciation Event

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group: All Ages
This event is in the "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group

Preschool Storytime (Fall-Winter Session)

Wednesday, December 10, 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, December 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Mezzanine at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
Adults

Please note: today's session is canceled due to instructor availability.

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

Please note: today's session is canceled due to instructor availability.

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

Teen Game Time

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens

Join us afterschool to relax and game with friends on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month! Play with the Library's Nintendo Switch, bring your own console/device, or pick out a board game from our collection to play with friends.

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

Join us afterschool to relax and game with friends on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month! Play with the Library's Nintendo Switch, bring your own console/device, or pick out a board game from our collection to play with friends.

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

Preschool Storytime with Miss Kathy!

Thursday, December 11, 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, December 11, 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 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
Room: Lincoln Gallery
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!

Carnegie Crafters

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

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.

Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Lincoln Gallery
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Paperback Platoon book club: "The Dead Guy Next Door"

Thursday, December 11, 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!

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

Meditate Together

Monday, December 15, 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

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Mezzanine at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
Adults

Please note: today's session is canceled due to instructor availability.

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

Please note: today's session is canceled due to instructor availability.

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, December 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
Games, 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.

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

Fluent Friends: Practice Speaking English with Literacy Pittsburgh

Tuesday, December 16, 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, December 16, 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, December 16, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Kids' Chess Club: Beginners

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
Games, STEM
Age Group:
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens

Kids ages 8 and up are invited to join us for a beginner-level Chess Club on Tuesdays to learn the basics of chess. No experience necessary!

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

Kids ages 8 and up are invited to join us for a beginner-level Chess Club on Tuesdays to learn the basics of chess. No experience necessary!

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

Preschool Storytime (Fall-Winter Session)

Wednesday, December 17, 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

PALS Book Club: "The Winner"

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

The PALS Book Club brings senior adults together for lively book discussions. Members meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PM, and membership is free.

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

The PALS Book Club brings senior adults together for lively book discussions. Members meet on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PM, and membership is free.