Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

Join the Library’s historical fiction book group! We 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 group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 11:00am.The title for this meeting will be The Frozen River&nbsp;by Ariel Lawhon. Copies of the book are available at the Library’s circulation desk.<a href="https://acfree.librarycalendar.com/event/historical-fiction-book-group-5584" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Registration is appreciated, but not required – please click here to register.</a>

Local Event: Time Travelers Historical Fiction Book Group: “The Frozen River”

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Time Travelers Historical Fiction Book Group:...

Join the Library’s historical fiction book group! We explore different eras of history, share our thoughts and responses, and...

Time Travelers Historical Fiction Book Group: “The Frozen River”

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. Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced, this group is about building confidence, improving fluency, and connecting with others through conversation. No pressure, no judgment — just real talk and real people. Everyone is welcome!This group meets every first Tuesday of the month from 10:00-11:30am, and every third Thursday of the month from 5:30-7:00pm. Registration is not required — just drop in!

Local Event: Fluent Friends: Practice Speaking English with Literacy Pittsburgh

Fluent Friends: Practice Speaking English with...

Join our open-to-all English Conversation Practice Group — a friendly and welcoming space where people from all backgrounds can...

Fluent Friends: Practice Speaking English with Literacy Pittsburgh

Discover how healthy eating can help prevent and/or reduce the risk of:
<ul>
<li>Diabetes</li>



<li>Heart disease</li>



<li>Alzheimer’s disease</li>
</ul>
Diet plays a significant role in managing and preventing these chronic conditions!
Today, join certified nutrition coach 
Laura Carson of Carson Eldercare and Michelle Pekich of ComForCare to 
learn practical nutrition strategies that support healthy aging and 
discover how small lifestyle changes can lead to lasting health 
benefits.
<a href="https://acfree.librarycalendar.com/event/comforcare-presents-8020" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register.</a>

Local Event: Nutrition for Optimal Health & Longevity, with ComForCare & Carson Eldercare

Nutrition for Optimal Health & Longevity, with...

Discover how healthy eating can help prevent and/or reduce the risk of:

Diabetes



Heart disease



Alzheimer’s disease

Diet...

Nutrition for Optimal Health & Longevity, with ComForCare & Carson Eldercare

Did you get a promotion? Gold star!
Finished that 1,000 piece puzzle? Gold star!
Just put on real pants today? Double gold star!
Come celebrate yourself, hype up your 
friends, and bask in the positivity at the GOLD STAR PARTY, presented by
 the Unplugged Society, Woolly Bear Books, More Than Words, and the 
Andrew Carnegie Free Library!
It’s all too easy for us to overlook or 
minimize our accomplishments, so we’re going all-out with praise and 
exultation to remind you just how awesome you are.
The rules are simple:
<ul>
<li>Rule #1: Main character energy!</li>



<li>Rule #2: Share your wins!</li>



<li>Rule #3: Hype each other up!</li>
</ul>
Come for the positive energy – stay for the refreshments, socializing, and photo booth. Hope to see you there!
When you register, please let us know the 
name by which you’d like to be announced and the accomplishment you want
 to celebrate. If you’d prefer to have an announcer read your 
accomplishment instead of sharing it with the group yourself, please 
mention it when you register. <a href="https://acfree.librarycalendar.com/event/unplugged-society-presents-gold-star-party-because-youre-doing-great-8147" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register!</a>

Local Event: The Unplugged Society, Woolly Bear Books, & More Than Words present: The GOLD STAR Party!

The Unplugged Society, Woolly Bear Books, &...

Did you get a promotion? Gold star!
Finished that 1,000 piece puzzle? Gold star!
Just put on real pants today? Double gold...

The Unplugged Society, Woolly Bear Books, & More Than Words present: The GOLD STAR Party!

Join certified yoga instructor Leah Shuck for a gentle, slower flow yoga practice every second and fourth Monday evening!Mindful yoga is a rewarding way to exercise while reducing stress and centering your mind. Please bring a yoga mat, a bottle of water, and something to use as a strap (an old scarf, belt, or necktie work just fine!). You are also welcome to bring a block, blanket, bolster, etc if you wish. If you don’t have a yoga mat, we have a few available to borrow.This is a pay-what-you-can class where participants can pay $0-$15, with a suggested donation of $10 per class. All participants must sign a waiver at each session.<a href="https://acfree.librarycalendar.com/event/mindful-yoga-leah-shuck-7630" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register.</a>

Local Event: Mindful Yoga with Leah Shuck

Mindful Yoga with Leah Shuck

Join certified yoga instructor Leah Shuck for a gentle, slower flow yoga practice every second and fourth Monday...

If you dance around the kitchen while cooking, this program is for you!Come and get moving to an eclectic mix of music in a safe, non-judgmental space. In this self-paced, free-form dance class for 50s+, we keep fit while having fun! Express yourself, find your inner rhythm, and remember that there’s no wrong way to dance!<a href="https://acfree.librarycalendar.com/event/kitchen-dancing-freeform-movement-adults-50-7703" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register.</a>

Local Event: Kitchen Dancing: Freeform movement for adults 50+

Kitchen Dancing: Freeform movement for adults 50+

If you dance around the kitchen while cooking, this program is for you!Come and get moving to an eclectic mix of music in a...

From the earliest pro football and hockey teams to groundbreaking facilities like Duquesne Garden and the Civic Arena, Pittsburgh has led the way. Following the success of his first book on Pittsburgh’s major league baseball parks (<a href="https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/products/pittsburghs-historic-ballparks-9781467109109" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Pittsburgh’s Historic Ballparks</a>), local historian&nbsp;Mark Fatla documents the history of Pittsburgh’s professional football, hockey and basketball venues. Explore that history through dozens of historic images and an engaging lecture by the author.<a href="https://acfree.librarycalendar.com/event/pittsburghs-historic-stadiums-and-arenas-author-visit-mark-fatla-7088" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register.</a>

Local Event: Pittsburgh’s Historic Stadiums and Arenas: An author visit with Mark Fatla

Pittsburgh’s Historic Stadiums and Arenas: An...

From the earliest pro football and hockey teams to groundbreaking facilities like Duquesne Garden and the Civic Arena,...

Pittsburgh’s Historic Stadiums and Arenas: An author visit with Mark Fatla

Join the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club for a dark journey through early crime dramas!Tonight: The Public Enemy (1931), directed by William A Wellman. James Cagney and Jean Harlow star in this tale of the rise and fall of an Irish-American mobster.
<a href="https://acfree.librarycalendar.com/event/pittsburgh-classic-movie-club-september-series-1-7831" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register.</a>

Local Event: Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club – Classic Crime series: “The Public Enemy” (1931)

Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club – Classic Crime...

Join the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club for a dark journey through early crime dramas!Tonight: The Public Enemy (1931), directed...

Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club – Classic Crime series: “The Public Enemy” (1931)

Come strum with us! Join Amber Rozel of Steel City Ukuleles for a free introduction to the simple, versatile instrument known as the ukulele. Learn just a few simple chords, and you’ll be able to play hundreds of songs – no prior experience needed, and you don’t need to own your own ukulele! Meet other uke-enthusiasts and join our strum-along group!The event will start with a special lesson for first-timers at 6:00 PM, followed by a more advanced Beginner+ lesson from 6:45-7:15. If you already know your way around a ukulele, join us from 7:15-8:00 for our group jam!<a href="https://acfree.librarycalendar.com/event/ukulele-strum-along-5622" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">This group is intended for teens and adults. Registration is appreciated – please click here to register!</a>

Local Event: Ukulele Strum-Along

Ukulele Strum-Along

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

Join the Carnegie Modular Railroaders, an all-ages group for anyone interested in model railroading! The mission of the Carnegie Modular Railroaders is to inspire and educate model railroaders of all ages through hands on learning, collaborative layout building, and shared exploration of the hobby. The Carnegie Modular Railroaders meet one or two Saturdays a month at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library &amp; Music Hall. For more information, please contact Nick Yackovich at 412-667-0929 or <a href="mailto:nicholas.yackovich@comcast.net">nicholas.yackovich@comcast.net</a>. All ages are welcome. Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register:&nbsp;<a href="https://acfree.librarycalendar.com/event/carnegie-modular-railroaders-6357" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">acfree.librarycalendar.com/event/carnegie-modular-railroaders-6357</a>

Local Event: Carnegie Modular Railroaders

Carnegie Modular Railroaders

Join the Carnegie Modular Railroaders, an all-ages group for anyone interested in model railroading! The mission of the...

If you dance around the kitchen while cooking, this program is for you!Come and get moving to an eclectic mix of music in a safe, non-judgmental space. In this self-paced, free-form dance class for 50s+, we keep fit while having fun! Express yourself, find your inner rhythm, and remember that there’s no wrong way to dance!<a href="https://acfree.librarycalendar.com/event/kitchen-dancing-freeform-movement-adults-50-7704" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register.</a>

Within Our Grasp: Changing Ourselves and the World is the story of Tom Etzel’s transformative journey from grief to empowerment after losing two loved ones, including his beloved niece, on 9/11. Awakened by a spiritual calling, he channeled his grief into action. Taking a profound leap of faith, he was able to walk the path of healing and compassion and work to change the lives of children and youth all over the world.Tom Etzel is an author, altruist and philanthropist. He is the founder of the Global Peace Building Foundation, a nonprofit organization that empowers young people to become positive change-makers in their communities.<a href="https://acfree.librarycalendar.com/event/tom-etzel-911-book-6203" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register.</a>

Local Event: Within Our Grasp: Changing Ourselves and the World – A Commemoration of 9/11, with author Tom Etzel

Within Our Grasp: Changing Ourselves and the...

Within Our Grasp: Changing Ourselves and the World is the story of Tom Etzel’s transformative journey from grief to empowerment...

Within Our Grasp: Changing Ourselves and the World – A Commemoration of 9/11, with author Tom Etzel

Find your creative community at our monthly meet-up for artists, Space to Create!No agenda or lessons – just a block of unstructured time to gather in the Library’s spacious downstairs Studio, work on your art, and encounter like-minded creators. This group meets on the second Thursday of each month from 1-4pm. All artists are welcome, but please register in advance if you plan to bring supplies that could be messy! <a href="https://acfree.librarycalendar.com/event/space-create-meet-artists-8281" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to register.</a>

Local Event: Space to Create: A Meet-Up for Artists

Space to Create: A Meet-Up for Artists

Find your creative community at our monthly meet-up for artists, Space to Create!No agenda or lessons – just a block of...

Calling all women veterans and family members: join us to connect with other women through a love of reading! Paperback Platoon is a book club for women filled with veterans, service members, and their families. Our goal is to build connection with each other through a shared interest and love for reading. This group meets on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30-7:30 PM. Our title for this meeting will be Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth. Join our <a href="https://bookclubs.com/paperback-platoon/join/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">BookClubs.com page</a> or our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092739456253283" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Facebook group</a> for more details or to register!

Local Event: Paperback Platoon Book Club: “Mad Mabel”

Paperback Platoon Book Club: “Mad Mabel”

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

“I think I can safely say that nobody understands quantum mechanics.” -Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard FeynmanJoin Dr. David Brunco for a guided introduction to the strange world of quantum mechanics (QM), presented for beginners. Is light a particle or a wave? What about the electron? Or Buckyballs?&nbsp; What is electron “spin” if it actually isn’t spinning – and what else has spin?We’ll explore what Einstein’s “spooky action at a distance” means for entangled wavefunctions collapsing faster than the speed of light. And what does “collapse of the wavefunction” really mean? Finally, has “understanding” of QM moved much beyond “Shut Up and Calculate”?Bring your questions, and prepare to have your mind expanded and your assumptions questioned. <a href="https://acfree.librarycalendar.com/event/quantum-physics-david-brunco-7848" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">This program is intended for adults and teens. Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register.</a>

Local Event: “Nobody Understands Quantum Mechanics”: An intro for beginners, with David Brunco

“Nobody Understands Quantum Mechanics”: An...

“I think I can safely say that nobody understands quantum mechanics.” -Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard FeynmanJoin Dr....

“Nobody Understands Quantum Mechanics”: An intro for beginners, with David Brunco

Join certified yoga instructor Leah Shuck for a gentle, slower flow yoga practice every second and fourth Monday evening!Mindful yoga is a rewarding way to exercise while reducing stress and centering your mind. Please bring a yoga mat, a bottle of water, and something to use as a strap (an old scarf, belt, or necktie work just fine!). You are also welcome to bring a block, blanket, bolster, etc if you wish. If you don’t have a yoga mat, we have a few available to borrow.This is a pay-what-you-can class where participants can pay $0-$15, with a suggested donation of $10 per class. First-time participants must sign a waiver.<a href="https://acfree.librarycalendar.com/event/mindful-yoga-leah-shuck-7631" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register.</a>

Join the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club for a dark journey through early crime dramas!Tonight: Little Caesar (1931), directed by Mervyn LeRoy. Edward G. Robinson, Douglas Fairbanks Jr, and Glenda Farrell star in this mafia saga that is credited with sparking the 1930s craze for gangster films.<a href="https://acfree.librarycalendar.com/event/pittsburgh-classic-movie-club-september-series-2-7832" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://acfree.librarycalendar.com/event/pittsburgh-classic-movie-club-september-series-2-7832" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register.</a>

Local Event: Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club – Classic Crime series: “Little Caesar” (1931)

Join the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club for a dark journey through early crime dramas!Tonight: Little Caesar (1931), directed by...

Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club – Classic Crime series: “Little Caesar” (1931)

Join the Library’s historical fiction book group! We 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 group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 11:00am.The title for this meeting will be The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict. Copies of the book will be available at the Library’s circulation desk.<a href="https://acfree.librarycalendar.com/event/historical-fiction-book-group-5585" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Registration is appreciated, but not required – please click here to register.</a>

Local Event: Time Travelers Historical Fiction Book Group: “The Only Woman in the Room”

Time Travelers Historical Fiction Book Group: “The Only Woman in the Room”

Do you boo-lieve in saving lives?Donate today to help patients who rely on blood donations, and Vitalant will thank you with a free Halloween tee! You’ll also be entered to win one of two $10,000 gift cards. Be part of the solution – schedule your appointment today!Donors must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds. <a href="https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=lXmuUjbnuFCGRaLtRF0e1IllH2a%2FNbMCXU6W%2B%2F%2BfecE%3D" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">To make an appointment, please click here</a>, or call 877-25-VITAL and use blood drive code 100561536.Questions? Please call Torre from Vitalant at 412-819-8259.

Local Event: Community Blood Drive with Vitalant

Community Blood Drive with Vitalant

Do you boo-lieve in saving lives?Donate today to help patients who rely on blood donations, and Vitalant will thank you with a...

If you dance around the kitchen while cooking, this program is for you!Come and get moving to an eclectic mix of music in a safe, non-judgmental space. In this self-paced, free-form dance class for 50s+, we keep fit while having fun! Express yourself, find your inner rhythm, and remember that there’s no wrong way to dance!<a href="https://acfree.librarycalendar.com/event/kitchen-dancing-freeform-movement-adults-50-7705" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register.</a>

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Time Travelers Historical Fiction Book Group: “The Frozen River”

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Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave, Carnegie, PA

Fluent Friends: Practice Speaking English with Literacy Pittsburgh

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Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave, Carnegie, PA

Nutrition for Optimal Health & Longevity, with ComForCare & Carson Eldercare

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Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave, Carnegie, PA

The Unplugged Society, Woolly Bear Books, & More Than Words present: The GOLD STAR Party!

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Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave, Carnegie, PA

Mindful Yoga with Leah Shuck

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Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave, Carnegie, PA

Kitchen Dancing: Freeform movement for adults 50+

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Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave, Carnegie, PA

Pittsburgh’s Historic Stadiums and Arenas: An author visit with Mark Fatla

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Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave, Carnegie, PA

Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club – Classic Crime series: “The Public Enemy” (1931)

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Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave, Carnegie, PA

Ukulele Strum-Along

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Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave, Carnegie, PA

Carnegie Modular Railroaders

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Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave, Carnegie, PA

Kitchen Dancing: Freeform movement for adults 50+

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Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave, Carnegie, PA

Within Our Grasp: Changing Ourselves and the World – A Commemoration of 9/11, with author Tom Etzel

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Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave, Carnegie, PA

Space to Create: A Meet-Up for Artists

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Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave, Carnegie, PA

Paperback Platoon Book Club: “Mad Mabel”

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Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave, Carnegie, PA

“Nobody Understands Quantum Mechanics”: An intro for beginners, with David Brunco

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Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Ave, Carnegie, PA

Mindful Yoga with Leah Shuck