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Literacy Pittsburgh: Advanced ESL

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Mezzanine at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join Literacy Pittsburgh for our English language learners class for advanced-level students! Please contact Laurel Kane at lkane@literacypittsburgh.org or 412-923-2175 with any questions or to register.

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

Join Literacy Pittsburgh for our English language learners class for advanced-level students! Please contact Laurel Kane at lkane@literacypittsburgh.org or 412-923-2175 with any questions or to register.

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

Preschool Storytime with Miss Kathy!

Thursday, August 14, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Kids' Chess Club: Beginners

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mezzanine at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
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! No experience necessary, we will go over the basics together.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Mezzanine
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids ages 8 and up are invited to join us for a beginner-level Chess Club! No experience necessary, we will go over the basics together.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Crafternoons: Watercolors

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Mezzanine at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Thanks to a generous grant from the Grable Foundation, the Carnegie Carnegie is home to a brand new Afterschool Creation Station—just for teens!

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

Thanks to a generous grant from the Grable Foundation, the Carnegie Carnegie is home to a brand new Afterschool Creation Station—just for teens!

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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

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mezzanine at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
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 Fridays! 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: Mezzanine
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids ages 8 and up are invited to join us for an intermediate-level Chess Club on Fridays! 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 "Teens" group

Teen Library Council (TLC) Monthly Meeting

Saturday, August 16, 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

Bumps, Births, and Beyond: How Doulas Support Pregnancy and Childbirth - with Emonie Smith

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for this engaging doula information session with the wonderful Full Spectrum Doula Emonie Smith!

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

Join us for this engaging doula information session with the wonderful Full Spectrum Doula Emonie Smith!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meditate Together

Monday, August 18, 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Literacy Pittsburgh: Beginner/Intermediate ESL

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Mezzanine at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join Literacy Pittsburgh for our English language learners class for beginner and intermediate-level students! Please contact Laurel Kane at lkane@literacypittsburgh.org or 412-923-2175 with any questions or to register.

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

Join Literacy Pittsburgh for our English language learners class for beginner and intermediate-level students! Please contact Laurel Kane at lkane@literacypittsburgh.org or 412-923-2175 with any questions or to register.

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

Literacy Pittsburgh: Advanced ESL

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Mezzanine at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join Literacy Pittsburgh for our English language learners class for advanced-level students! Please contact Laurel Kane at lkane@literacypittsburgh.org or 412-923-2175 with any questions or to register.

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

Join Literacy Pittsburgh for our English language learners class for advanced-level students! Please contact Laurel Kane at lkane@literacypittsburgh.org or 412-923-2175 with any questions or to register.

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

Storytime Break!

All Day 8/19 - 8/20
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (Birth to 5)

We are taking a two-week break from our Tuesday-Wednesday Storytimes in order to prepare for the next Storytime session, beginning Tuesday, August 26th. We'll see you then!

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

We are taking a two-week break from our Tuesday-Wednesday Storytimes in order to prepare for the next Storytime session, beginning Tuesday, August 26th. We'll see you then!

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

Playtime at the Library

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Library at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (Birth to 5)

Our Tuesday & Wednesday Storytimes may be on break this week, but we invite you to join us in the Children's Room for a self-directed, exploratory Playtime, all morning!

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

Our Tuesday & Wednesday Storytimes may be on break this week, but we invite you to join us in the Children's Room for a self-directed, exploratory Playtime, all morning!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Game Time

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Mezzanine at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
Teens

This summer, teens ages 10-17 are invited to a monthly afternoon of gaming at the A.C. Free Library!

Come and play with our Nintendo Switch, one of our many card games or board games, or even bring your own! 

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

This summer, teens ages 10-17 are invited to a monthly afternoon of gaming at the A.C. Free Library!

Come and play with our Nintendo Switch, one of our many card games or board games, or even bring your own! 

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

Literacy Pittsburgh: Beginner/Intermediate ESL

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Studio at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join Literacy Pittsburgh for our English language learners class for beginner and intermediate-level students! Please contact Laurel Kane at lkane@literacypittsburgh.org or 412-923-2175 with any questions or to register.

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

Join Literacy Pittsburgh for our English language learners class for beginner and intermediate-level students! Please contact Laurel Kane at lkane@literacypittsburgh.org or 412-923-2175 with any questions or to register.

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

Literacy Pittsburgh: Advanced ESL

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Mezzanine at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join Literacy Pittsburgh for our English language learners class for advanced-level students! Please contact Laurel Kane at lkane@literacypittsburgh.org or 412-923-2175 with any questions or to register.

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

Join Literacy Pittsburgh for our English language learners class for advanced-level students! Please contact Laurel Kane at lkane@literacypittsburgh.org or 412-923-2175 with any questions or to register.

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

Preschool Storytime with Miss Kathy!

Thursday, August 21, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Kids' Chess Club: Beginners

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mezzanine at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
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! No experience necessary, we will go over the basics together.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Room: Mezzanine
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids ages 8 and up are invited to join us for a beginner-level Chess Club! No experience necessary, we will go over the basics together.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer Family Movies: "The Wild Robot" (2024)

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Studio at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All Ages

School's out, cinema's in! On the third Thursday of each month, come on down to the Studio for a family movie night. This summer, we'll be screening several highly anticipated new releases!

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

School's out, cinema's in! On the third Thursday of each month, come on down to the Studio for a family movie night. This summer, we'll be screening several highly anticipated new releases!

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

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mezzanine at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
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 Fridays! 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: Mezzanine
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids ages 8 and up are invited to join us for an intermediate-level Chess Club on Fridays! 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

Arabic / English Bilingual Storytime (Virtual)

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Explore world languages and cultures! Join Rema Abdin of the Attawheed Islamic Center and Miss Mikayla of Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall for our monthly Arabic / English Bilingual Storytime.

Library Branch: Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Explore world languages and cultures! Join Rema Abdin of the Attawheed Islamic Center and Miss Mikayla of Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall for our monthly Arabic / English Bilingual Storytime.

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

Baby / Toddler Storytime (Early Fall Session)

Tuesday, August 26, 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 "Adults" group

Conscience and Coercion: The Early Protestants of Amiens, 1530-1650; Traces of Their Lives

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Lincoln Gallery at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall
Age Group:
Adults

Explore acts of resistance and official persecution of French Protestants during the early Reformation. This new exhibit from the research of Dr.

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

Explore acts of resistance and official persecution of French Protestants during the early Reformation. This new exhibit from the research of Dr.

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

Preschool Storytime (Early Fall Session)

Wednesday, August 27, 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

Wednesday, August 27, 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.