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Chess For Ages 8-19 with Craig

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
White Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens

The class will start with a lesson and then allow time for live practice between Craig and the students. No experience necessary. All experience levels are welcome! 

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: White Oak Room
Age Group: School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens
Program Type: Other
Program Description::

The class will start with a lesson and then allow time for live practice between Craig and the students. No experience necessary. All experience levels are welcome! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Makerspace Open Hours

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 12:30pm - 7:45pm
Makerspace at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
All Ages

Our Makerspace is a community space where you can make, create, design, and build!  Located on our Lower Level, we have a 3D printer, a Cricut vinyl cutting machine, a Brother sewing and embroidery machine, and a music station with midi keybo

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Program Description::

Our Makerspace is a community space where you can make, create, design, and build!  Located on our Lower Level, we have a 3D printer, a Cricut vinyl cutting machine, a Brother sewing and embroidery machine, and a music station with midi keybo

This event is in the "Teens" group

Listen & Draw: Musical Art for Teens

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Let the music move your pencil! In this creative session, teens will listen to a playlist of popular songs and draw what they hear—one section of paper per song. It’s all about expressing emotions, moods, and vibes through art inspired by music.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description::

Let the music move your pencil! In this creative session, teens will listen to a playlist of popular songs and draw what they hear—one section of paper per song. It’s all about expressing emotions, moods, and vibes through art inspired by music.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meditation with the Monks

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

These weekly, one-hour FREE meditation classes will be taught by monks from the Pittsburgh Buddhist Center. They are designed for beginners as a gradual training program in secular meditation practice.

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Program Description::

These weekly, one-hour FREE meditation classes will be taught by monks from the Pittsburgh Buddhist Center. They are designed for beginners as a gradual training program in secular meditation practice.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group

PreK Story Time PLUS

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (3-5)

Join us for a fun story time with reading, singing, and fun! It's summer so let's do something special! After each story time we will have a special art project. 

 Recommended for children ages 3-5

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (3-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description::

Join us for a fun story time with reading, singing, and fun! It's summer so let's do something special! After each story time we will have a special art project. 

 Recommended for children ages 3-5

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group

Reader's Theater

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)

Join us for a fun and engaging Reader’s Theater led by certified reading and writing specialist Kristen Rashidi! In each session, kids will receive a different script designed to help them practice and strengthen their reading skills.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Program Description::

Join us for a fun and engaging Reader’s Theater led by certified reading and writing specialist Kristen Rashidi! In each session, kids will receive a different script designed to help them practice and strengthen their reading skills.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

The OCL Board holds meetings every 2nd Wednesday of the month except for February and August. 

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Program Description::

The OCL Board holds meetings every 2nd Wednesday of the month except for February and August. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
All Ages

Our Makerspace is a community space where you can make, create, design, and build!  Located on our Lower Level, we have a 3D printer, a Cricut vinyl cutting machine, a Brother sewing and embroidery machine, and a music station with midi keybo

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Program Description::

Our Makerspace is a community space where you can make, create, design, and build!  Located on our Lower Level, we have a 3D printer, a Cricut vinyl cutting machine, a Brother sewing and embroidery machine, and a music station with midi keybo

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 2)" group

Baby Lapsit Summer Reading

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 2)

Calling all babies - join us for a program of stories, singing, rhyming and more. Baby Lapsit is for children newborn- 2 years old and focuses on socialization and vocabulary development.

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 2)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Program Description::

Calling all babies - join us for a program of stories, singing, rhyming and more. Baby Lapsit is for children newborn- 2 years old and focuses on socialization and vocabulary development.

This event is in the "Children" group

Listen & Draw: Musical Art for Kids

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

What does music look like? Let’s find out! Kids will listen to fun songs and draw what they imagine—one part of their paper for each song. It’s a creative way to explore feelings, sounds, and colors through music and art.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description::

What does music look like? Let’s find out! Kids will listen to fun songs and draw what they imagine—one part of their paper for each song. It’s a creative way to explore feelings, sounds, and colors through music and art.

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

So You Want to Make an Album: Local Resources for Aspiring Musicians

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, All Ages

Join librarian Stephanie Zimble at the library for this short lecture and let her help you turn your musical dreams into reality.  Did you know we have multitrack recording capabilities here at the Oakmont Library?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Lecture, Technology Class
Registration Required
Program Description::

Join librarian Stephanie Zimble at the library for this short lecture and let her help you turn your musical dreams into reality.  Did you know we have multitrack recording capabilities here at the Oakmont Library?

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Makerspace Open Hours

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
All Ages

Our Makerspace is a community space where you can make, create, design, and build!  Located on our Lower Level, we have a 3D printer, a Cricut vinyl cutting machine, a Brother sewing and embroidery machine, and a music station with midi keybo

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Program Description::

Our Makerspace is a community space where you can make, create, design, and build!  Located on our Lower Level, we have a 3D printer, a Cricut vinyl cutting machine, a Brother sewing and embroidery machine, and a music station with midi keybo

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Chess Club

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
White Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

No experience necessary!  Learn chess and have fun.  Club meets every other Saturday.  

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: White Oak Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Program Description::

No experience necessary!  Learn chess and have fun.  Club meets every other Saturday.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Play Mahjong

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at the library to learn how to play American Mahjong. If you already know how to play, all the better! We will begin on Monday, Feb. 10 and play on alternate Mondays from 10:30-1:30pm.

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Program Description::

Join us at the library to learn how to play American Mahjong. If you already know how to play, all the better! We will begin on Monday, Feb. 10 and play on alternate Mondays from 10:30-1:30pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Cookbook Club in the Park

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

During the summer months, we will meet at a picnic shelter at Riverside Park. In case of inclement weather, we will meet as usual at the library. Please bring your own drinks and tableware.

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Program Description::

During the summer months, we will meet at a picnic shelter at Riverside Park. In case of inclement weather, we will meet as usual at the library. Please bring your own drinks and tableware.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Makerspace Open Hours

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 12:30pm - 7:45pm
Makerspace at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
All Ages

Our Makerspace is a community space where you can make, create, design, and build!  Located on our Lower Level, we have a 3D printer, a Cricut vinyl cutting machine, a Brother sewing and embroidery machine, and a music station with midi keybo

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Program Description::

Our Makerspace is a community space where you can make, create, design, and build!  Located on our Lower Level, we have a 3D printer, a Cricut vinyl cutting machine, a Brother sewing and embroidery machine, and a music station with midi keybo

Meet and Bleat with the Oakmont Goats

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Oakmont Carnegie Library

Join us for our 3rd annual story time with goats. You’ll learn more about the animal, enjoy stories and get to meet some really adorable goats! The first 100 kids will get a free goodie bag! Rain or shine.

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Description::

Join us for our 3rd annual story time with goats. You’ll learn more about the animal, enjoy stories and get to meet some really adorable goats! The first 100 kids will get a free goodie bag! Rain or shine.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Third Tuesday Movie: 'Conclave'

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope.

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Program Description::

Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meditation with the Monks

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

These weekly, one-hour FREE meditation classes will be taught by monks from the Pittsburgh Buddhist Center. They are designed for beginners as a gradual training program in secular meditation practice.

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Program Description::

These weekly, one-hour FREE meditation classes will be taught by monks from the Pittsburgh Buddhist Center. They are designed for beginners as a gradual training program in secular meditation practice.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool (3-5)" group

PreK Story Time PLUS

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool (3-5)

Join us for a fun story time with reading, singing, and fun! It's summer so let's do something special! After each story time we will have a special art project. 

 Recommended for children ages 3-5

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (3-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description::

Join us for a fun story time with reading, singing, and fun! It's summer so let's do something special! After each story time we will have a special art project. 

 Recommended for children ages 3-5

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School-Age (ages 6-11)" group

Reader's Theater

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)

Join us for a fun and engaging Reader’s Theater led by certified reading and writing specialist Kristen Rashidi! In each session, kids will receive a different script designed to help them practice and strengthen their reading skills.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Program Description::

Join us for a fun and engaging Reader’s Theater led by certified reading and writing specialist Kristen Rashidi! In each session, kids will receive a different script designed to help them practice and strengthen their reading skills.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Makerspace Open Hours

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Makerspace at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM
Age Group:
All Ages

Our Makerspace is a community space where you can make, create, design, and build!  Located on our Lower Level, we have a 3D printer, a Cricut vinyl cutting machine, a Brother sewing and embroidery machine, and a music station with midi keybo

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Program Description::

Our Makerspace is a community space where you can make, create, design, and build!  Located on our Lower Level, we have a 3D printer, a Cricut vinyl cutting machine, a Brother sewing and embroidery machine, and a music station with midi keybo

This event is in the "Babies (Birth to 2)" group

Baby Lapsit Summer Reading

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (Birth to 2)

Calling all babies - join us for a program of stories, singing, rhyming and more. Baby Lapsit is for children newborn- 2 years old and focuses on socialization and vocabulary development.

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 2)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Program Description::

Calling all babies - join us for a program of stories, singing, rhyming and more. Baby Lapsit is for children newborn- 2 years old and focuses on socialization and vocabulary development.

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

Paint Pouring Workship with Auriaun Thomas

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Get ready to mix, swirl, and pour! Join artist Auriaun Thomas for a hands-on workshop where you’ll explore the mesmerizing world of paint pouring. Create stunning, abstract art using vibrant colors and flowing techniques—no brushes required!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description::

Get ready to mix, swirl, and pour! Join artist Auriaun Thomas for a hands-on workshop where you’ll explore the mesmerizing world of paint pouring. Create stunning, abstract art using vibrant colors and flowing techniques—no brushes required!