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Kids' Chess Club: Beginners

Tuesday, December 30, 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 "Adults" group

ISAC office hours

Wednesday, December 31, 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 "Adults" group

Meditate Together

Monday, January 5, 2026 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, January 5, 2026 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, January 5, 2026 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group

Storytime Break!

All Day 1/6 - 1/7
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (Birth to 5)

We are taking a three-week break from our Tuesday-Wednesday Storytimes in order to prepare for the next Storytime session, beginning Tuesday, January 13th, 2026. We'll see you in the New Year!

Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group: Children, Preschool (Birth to 5)
Event Details:

We are taking a three-week break from our Tuesday-Wednesday Storytimes in order to prepare for the next Storytime session, beginning Tuesday, January 13th, 2026. We'll see you in the New Year!

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, January 6, 2026 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, January 6, 2026 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 "Adults" group

ISAC office hours

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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. Stop by for office hours to meet with Hiba Wagner, who speaks Arabic and English.

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. Stop by for office hours to meet with Hiba Wagner, who speaks Arabic and English.

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

Teen Time: Anime Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 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 "Teens" group

Teen Craft Club!

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Ukulele Strum-Along

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Come strum with us! Join Amber Rozel of Steel City Ukuleles for a free introduction to the simple, versatile instrument known as the ukulele.

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

Come strum with us! Join Amber Rozel of Steel City Ukuleles for a free introduction to the simple, versatile instrument known as the ukulele.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Paperback Platoon Book Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 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 "All Ages" group

2nd Saturday Civil War Series: The George Spangler Farm's Critical Role in the Battle of Gettysburg with Ron Kirkwood

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
All Ages

In Person in the Lincoln Gallery at ACFL&MH

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9370579279
Meeting ID: 937 057 9279

Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Lincoln Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

In Person in the Lincoln Gallery at ACFL&MH

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9370579279
Meeting ID: 937 057 9279

This event is in the "Adults" group

ISAC office hours

Monday, January 12, 2026 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, January 12, 2026 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 "All Ages" group

Prime Stage Theatre presents "The Freedom House Ambulance Service: Putting Local History on the Stage"

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
All Ages

Join playwright L.E.

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

Join playwright L.E.

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

Baby / Toddler Storytime (Winter Session)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 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, January 13, 2026 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, January 13, 2026 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 "Adults" group

ISAC office hours

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 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. Stop by for office hours to meet with Hiba Wagner, who speaks Arabic and English.

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. Stop by for office hours to meet with Hiba Wagner, who speaks Arabic and English.

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

Teen Game Time

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 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 "Adults" group

Time Travelers Historical Fiction Book Club: "The Briar Club"

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mezzanine at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for the first meeting of the Library's 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 the first meeting of the Library's 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.