Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

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+

Allegheny County

Chartiers Valley

Pennsylvania

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...

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)

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

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>

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...

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:...

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 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>

Always putting others first and feeling exhausted, resentful, or disconnected from yourself?Join licensed therapist Candice Coughenour for a free community workshop designed for people who are ready to stop abandoning themselves in the name of keeping the peace.This will be a space to connect with others on a similar journey, learn more about people pleasing, and begin understanding the patterns that keep you stuck. Together, we’ll explore practical concepts and actionable steps that can help you increase your consideration of self without sacrificing meaningful relationships.You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of people pleasing, greater confidence in recognizing your own patterns, and tangible tools you can begin using right away to create more authentic, connected relationships.This workshop may be a good fit if you:
<ul><li>Struggle to say no without guilt.</li><li>Feel responsible for other people’s emotions.</li><li>Avoid conflict or over-explain yourself.</li><li>Put your needs last, even when it costs you.</li><li>Want healthier boundaries without becoming someone you’re not.</li><li>Are ready to build relationships where you don’t have to abandon yourself to belong.</li></ul>
Whether you’re just beginning to notice these patterns or have been working on them for years, you’re welcome here. Come as you are, connect with your community, and take the next step toward honoring yourself with more confidence and intention.<a href="https://acfree.librarycalendar.com/event/stop-people-pleasing-therapist-candice-coughenour-8338" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register.</a>

Local Event: Stop People-Pleasing! – with therapist Candice Coughenour

Stop People-Pleasing! – with therapist Candice...

Always putting others first and feeling exhausted, resentful, or disconnected from yourself?Join licensed therapist Candice...

Stop People-Pleasing! – with therapist Candice Coughenour

Do you like Terraforming Mars? Settlers of Catan? Agricola? Ark Nova? Or other “Euro” or Euro-flavored strategy games with wooden meeples, worker placement, tableau building, and so forth? Come to the Library for an afternoon of board gaming!You can also come if you are interested in learning how to play Euro board games. This event is for gamers ages 18+.<a href="https://acfree.librarycalendar.com/event/meeple-meet-euro-gaming-adults-5634" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Registration is not required to attend, but it is recommended, and those who register will get a link to our Discord server for any pre-game day discussions or suggestions.&nbsp;Click here to register!</a>

Local Event: Meeple Meet-Up: Euro-Gaming for Adults

Meeple Meet-Up: Euro-Gaming for Adults

Do you like Terraforming Mars? Settlers of Catan? Agricola? Ark Nova? Or other “Euro” or Euro-flavored strategy games with...

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>.<a href="https://acfree.librarycalendar.com/event/carnegie-modular-railroaders-6312" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">All ages are welcome. Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register.</a>

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-7633" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Registration is appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Please click here to register.</a>

Look sharp – it’s a hands-on workshop on sharpening and caring for your knives! A well-sharpened edge is much safer and more effective than a dull one, and with a little guidance, anyone can learn to keep their knife edges in excellent condition. Experienced sharpener Dennis Snedden will teach participants how to keep their own knives sharp and ready to use.Each participant should bring two or three 5″-10″ kitchen knives (non-serrated); a diamond, oil, or water stone (if you have one); a honing rod or steel (if you have one); your knife edge questions; and a will to learn! You will learn the best and safest techniques for honing a fine edge. Come with dull knives – leave with safer, sharper, functional edges!No ceramic knives, hair or sewing scissors.<a href="https://acfree.librarycalendar.com/event/knife-sharpening-dennis-snedden-whetstone-tips-tools-techniques-8269" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">A suggested donation of $15 will be put towards funding the 2027 Summer Reading Program. Space is limited, so please click here to register! 18 years and older.</a>

Local Event: Knife Sharpening with Dennis Snedden: Whetstone Tips, Tools, & Techniques

Knife Sharpening with Dennis Snedden: Whetstone...

Look sharp – it’s a hands-on workshop on sharpening and caring for your knives! A well-sharpened edge is much safer and more...

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