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Teen Game Time

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Studio at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
Games, 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: Studio
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens
Program Type: Games, 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, February 12, 2026 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Ukulele Strum-Along

Thursday, February 12, 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: "The Man I Never Met"

Thursday, February 12, 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

Faces of Civil War Nurses Temporary Exhibit

All Day 2/14 - 5/9
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
All Ages

In partnership Military Images magazine and the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is proud

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

In partnership Military Images magazine and the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is proud

This event is in the "Adults" group

VITA tax preparation

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Mezzanine at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
Adults

If you’re filing with an income of $69,000 or less, you probably qualify for free tax preparation!

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

If you’re filing with an income of $69,000 or less, you probably qualify for free tax preparation!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Civil War Gaming: Brothers at War - Antietam

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
All Ages

Join Pittsburgh wargamers Paul Lawson and Brian Palmer 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.

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

Join Pittsburgh wargamers Paul Lawson and Brian Palmer 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

2nd Saturday Civil War Series: Faces of Civil War Nurses – Portraits, Photography, and the Making of Caregiving History, with Ron Coddington

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
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
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

Meditate Together

Monday, February 16, 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, February 16, 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, February 16, 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 "Adults" group

Embracing Our Differences: "We Humans" at 70

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for community conversations about diversity & inclusion!

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

Join us for community conversations about diversity & inclusion!

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

Baby / Toddler Storytime (Winter Session)

Tuesday, February 17, 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, February 17, 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, February 17, 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 "Preschool (Birth to 5)" group

Stay & Play Wednesday: Playgroup for ages 0-5! (Winter Session)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (Birth to 5)

Join us for a weekly playdate at the library! Play is essential for children’s growing literacy, motor, and social-emotional development.

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

Join us for a weekly playdate at the library! Play is essential for children’s growing literacy, motor, and social-emotional development.

This event is in the "Adults" group

ISAC office hours

Wednesday, February 18, 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, February 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Studio 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: Studio
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 Club: "The Lions of Fifth Avenue"

Thursday, February 19, 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.

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

Preschool Storytime with Miss Kathy!

Thursday, February 19, 2026 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, February 19, 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 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, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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 "Adults" group

VITA tax preparation

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
Adults

If you’re filing with an income of $69,000 or less, you probably qualify for free tax preparation!

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

If you’re filing with an income of $69,000 or less, you probably qualify for free tax preparation!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Library Council (TLC) Monthly Meeting

Saturday, February 21, 2026 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?

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