Event List

Join us in the Makerspace each month, where we’ll provide a different felt sewing project you can make using our stuff! Materials will be available any time the Makerspace is OPEN. 

Join us in the Makerspace each month, where we’ll provide a different felt sewing project you can make using our stuff! Materials will be available any time the Makerspace is OPEN. Need help? Come to Stitch Support!

Join us in the Makerspace each month, where we’ll provide a different felt sewing project you can make using our stuff! Materials will be available any time the Makerspace is OPEN. Need help? Come to Stitch Support!

Join us at the Oakmont Carnegie Library for a special bilingual storytime and learn about the amazing Tamil culture!

Join us in the Makerspace each month, where we’ll provide a different felt sewing project you can make using our stuff! Materials will be available any time the Makerspace is OPEN. Need help? Come to Stitch Support!

Join us in the Makerspace each month, where we’ll provide a different felt sewing project you can make using our stuff! Materials will be available any time the Makerspace is OPEN. Need help? Come to Stitch Support!

Join us in the Makerspace each month, where we’ll provide a different felt sewing project you can make using our stuff! Materials will be available any time the Makerspace is OPEN. Need help? Come to Stitch Support!

Come to the Makerspace and make custom apparel, tote bags, buttons, or stickers to show off your school spirit and celebrate the end of the school year!

What happens when you paint a sponge and then drop it onto a canvas? ART is what happens! 

Join us for SPLAT! Where we will use gravity to make masterpieces!

Recommended for kids and teens!

Design it, doodle it, wear it! Using 3D Doodle pens, kids and teens will create one-of-a-kind accessories like rings, bracelets, and charms. It's the perfect blend of art and tech—turn your ideas into wearable creations! 

Let's save those cans and boxes from the recycling bin and make some cool art! Turn everyday junk into creative gems! In this eco-friendly art program, kids and teens will use recycled materials to craft unique masterpieces.

Let’s build our own pendulum and use it to paint canvases! Discover the magic of motion and art in this fun, hands-on activity!

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.

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?

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!

Create art you can eat! In this fun and tasty program, kids and teens will use colorful candy pieces to design their own edible mosaics. It’s a playful mix of creativity and candy—no glue needed, just your sweet imagination!

Everyone deserves a trophy—why not make your own? Join the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse for a playful workshop where you can build a one-of-a-kind trophy using all kinds of fun, reclaimed materials (yes, including real trophy parts!).

Join us for an engaging and inspiring presentation as we explore the 21-year journey of transforming a humble alpaca farm into a thriving fiber-focused operation.