Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

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

Allegheny County

Chartiers Valley

Pennsylvania

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

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-5621" 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...

The Club at Nevillewood

Celebrate fifty-five years in the making with a nostalgic weekend starting with a main kick-off event at The Club at Nevillewood for $100. The festivities continue on Saturday with a free afternoon gathering at Kelty Shelter and an informal evening social at Grist House. Reconnect with old classmates for this 'Fine Vintage' milestone celebration. Interested classmates should contact the committee at cv.class.of.71@gmail.com

Local Event: Chartiers Valley Class of 1971 Reunion Weekend

Chartiers Valley Class of 1971 Reunion Weekend

Celebrate fifty-five years in the making with a nostalgic weekend starting with a main kick-off event at The Club at...

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-7629" 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-50-7702" 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...

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 Children of Time&nbsp;by Adrian Tchaikovsky. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Library’s circulation desk.Join our <a href="https://bookclubs.com/paperback-platoon/join/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">BookClubs.com page</a>&nbsp;or our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1092739456253283" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Facebook group</a>&nbsp;for more details or to register!

Local Event: Paperback Platoon Book Club: “Children of Time”

Paperback Platoon Book Club: “Children of Time”

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

As the anti-apartheid movement grew in 
South Africa, the Mashinini family became immersed in almost every facet
 of the liberation struggle—from guerrilla warfare to urban 
insurrection. When the students of Soweto rose up in 1976 to protest a 
new rule making Afrikaans the language of instruction, they were led by 
the charismatic young Tsietsi Mashinini. Scores of students were shot 
down and hundreds were injured. Tsietsi’s actions on that day set in 
motion a chain of events that would forever change South Africa, define 
his family, and transform their lives.
Tonight, acclaimed journalist and author 
Lynda Schuster reflects on the fiftieth anniversary of the Soweto 
Uprising and courage and strength of the Mashinini family, the other 
students who rose up, and the countless Black South Africans whose 
struggle against an oppressive system led to a historic transformation.
Copies of Lynda’s book A Burning Hunger: One Family’s Struggle against Apartheid (originally
 published in 2004, and reissued to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary
 of the Soweto Uprising) will be available for purchase courtesy of 
Woolly Bear Books &amp; Gifts.
<a href="https://acfree.librarycalendar.com/event/burning-hunger-reflections-50th-anniverary-soweto-uprising-lynda-schuster-7998" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register!</a>

Local Event: “A Burning Hunger”: Reflections on the 50th Anniversary of the Soweto Uprising, with Lynda Schuster

“A Burning Hunger”: Reflections on the 50th...

As the anti-apartheid movement grew in 
South Africa, the Mashinini family became immersed in almost every facet
 of the...

“A Burning Hunger”: Reflections on the 50th Anniversary of the Soweto Uprising, with Lynda Schuster

Join us for community conversations about diversity &amp; inclusion!This Summer, we’re reading and discussing National Book Award finalist <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Temple-Folk/Aaliyah-Bilal/9781982191825" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Temple Folk&nbsp;by Aaliyah Bilal</a>.A collection of ten short stories, Temple Folk explores the nuanced experiences of Black Muslims in America, from the 1970s through the present day. Sarahjameela Martin of the <a href="https://mwapgh.squarespace.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Muslim Women’s Association of Pittsburgh</a>&nbsp;will join our group to provide context.Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Library’s circulation desk. Pick up your copy any time the Library is open!<a href="https://acfree.librarycalendar.com/event/embracing-our-differences-temple-folk-aaliyah-bilal-7625" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Registration is appreciated – please click here to register.</a>

Local Event: Embracing Our Differences: “Temple Folk” by Aaliyah Bilal

Embracing Our Differences: “Temple Folk” by...

Join us for community conversations about diversity & inclusion!This Summer, we’re reading and discussing National Book Award...

Embracing Our Differences: “Temple Folk” by Aaliyah Bilal

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”

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!

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>

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>

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