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In The Darkest Depths of Mordor, JRR Tolkien and the Music of Led Zeppelin

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Erik Selinger returns for another Rock Talks! Fans of Led Zeppelin, history, literature, and fantasy: Are you ready to go on another adventure? Join Erik as he examine references to the novels of J.R.R.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Program Description::

Erik Selinger returns for another Rock Talks! Fans of Led Zeppelin, history, literature, and fantasy: Are you ready to go on another adventure? Join Erik as he examine references to the novels of J.R.R.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Club: "Homeseeking" by Karissa Chen

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join us to read and discuss current fiction and non-fiction. Books are supplied by the library.

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

Join us to read and discuss current fiction and non-fiction. Books are supplied by the library.

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

Cardboard Creation Station

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens

Come use our stuff to build with cardboard! Grab a chomp saw, a hot glue gun, and create something cool! We'll provide the cardboard, tools, and supplies, you provide the imagination.  

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

Come use our stuff to build with cardboard! Grab a chomp saw, a hot glue gun, and create something cool! We'll provide the cardboard, tools, and supplies, you provide the imagination.  

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Nature Walks with PA Master Naturalist Scott Hill, Part 3: "Attraction"

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us in Dark Hollow Woods where wildflowers will be plentiful, and we will engage all of our senses to hear, feel, smell and taste the woods!  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Program Description::

Join us in Dark Hollow Woods where wildflowers will be plentiful, and we will engage all of our senses to hear, feel, smell and taste the woods!  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spring Adult Chess Club

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
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
This event is in the "Teens" group

Pittsburgh Glass Center Mosaic Class

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Join the Pittsburgh Glass Center as they teach a glass mosaic class! Learn the centuries-old art of mosaic making by creating your own unique piece using beautiful glass pieces.

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

Join the Pittsburgh Glass Center as they teach a glass mosaic class! Learn the centuries-old art of mosaic making by creating your own unique piece using beautiful glass pieces.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Our 125th Anniversary!

All Day
Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

May 17th is the Oakmont Library's 125th Anniversary.  Join us at the end of the summer on August 9th for a celebration, and check in all summer long for historical content shared in person and on our social media!  

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Program Description::

May 17th is the Oakmont Library's 125th Anniversary.  Join us at the end of the summer on August 9th for a celebration, and check in all summer long for historical content shared in person and on our social media!  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Play Mahjong

Monday, May 18, 2026 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

Flow & Go TriYoga

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Join Cora at the library for this series of Flow & Go TriYoga!  All participants are required to sign a waiver prior to participation. Waivers are available at the front desk.

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

Join Cora at the library for this series of Flow & Go TriYoga!  All participants are required to sign a waiver prior to participation. Waivers are available at the front desk.

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

Kid's Book Club

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Makerspace at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)

Join us one Monday a month for Kid's Book Club! 

Kids will choose their own book to read and then come to club to discuss it. We'll have refreshments, discussions, and fun book related activities!

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

Join us one Monday a month for Kid's Book Club! 

Kids will choose their own book to read and then come to club to discuss it. We'll have refreshments, discussions, and fun book related activities!

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Knit and Crochet Cozy Mysteries Book Club

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Immerse yourself in a world of mystery and yarn! Once a month we will meet and discuss a book while knitting or crocheting our own projects.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Program Description::

Immerse yourself in a world of mystery and yarn! Once a month we will meet and discuss a book while knitting or crocheting our own projects.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Third Tuesday Movie:' Song Sung Blue'

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults

Song sung Blue (2025) is a heartfelt biographical   musical drama about Mike and Claire Sardina, a Milwaukee couple who perform as the Neil Diamond tribute duo Lightning & Thunder, charting their rise,

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

Song sung Blue (2025) is a heartfelt biographical   musical drama about Mike and Claire Sardina, a Milwaukee couple who perform as the Neil Diamond tribute duo Lightning & Thunder, charting their rise,

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meditation with the Monks

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 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 "Teens" group

Oakmont Anime Club for Teens

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movie, Other
Age Group:
Teens

Are you a teen who loves anime, games, and eating snacks? Then join us for anime club! We watch anime, talk about anime, play games related to anime, eat snacks, and much more! 

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie, Other
Program Description::

Are you a teen who loves anime, games, and eating snacks? Then join us for anime club! We watch anime, talk about anime, play games related to anime, eat snacks, and much more! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meditation with the Monks

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 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 "Adults" group

Line Dance Classes with Roz Cartiff

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to line dance! Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month @1:00PM

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

Learn how to line dance! Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month @1:00PM

This event is in the "Adults" group

Books and Brews Book Club: 'A Family Matter' by Claire Lynch

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Book- 'A Family Matter' by Claire Lynch

Brewery Location: Acclamation Brewery

Registration Required
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Program Description::

Book- 'A Family Matter' by Claire Lynch

Brewery Location: Acclamation Brewery

Staff Meeting - Library Opens at 10:00am

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Oakmont Carnegie Library

The Library will open at 10am to allow for a staff meeting. 

Closing
Branches:
Oakmont Carnegie Library
Description:

The Library will open at 10am to allow for a staff meeting. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spring Adult Chess Club

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
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.  

CAPTURE THE STORY: 125 YEARS THROUGH YOUR LENS - Photography Contest

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts

Join us in celebrating 125 years of community, knowledge, and history with a special Photography Contest hosted by your library!

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description::

Join us in celebrating 125 years of community, knowledge, and history with a special Photography Contest hosted by your library!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Miniatures Photo Contest

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Flex your photography skills and fool us with optical illusions in the Miniatures Photo Contest! 

Take something tiny, and make it look life-sized!

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description::

Flex your photography skills and fool us with optical illusions in the Miniatures Photo Contest! 

Take something tiny, and make it look life-sized!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Play Mahjong

Monday, June 1, 2026 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 "Teens" group

The Story of My Dad, Child Survivor of the Holocaust

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Susan Straus (she/her) is the daughter of Jewish Holocaust survivors. Susan tells the story of her father, Henry Straus, who was born in Germany in 1928.

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

Susan Straus (she/her) is the daughter of Jewish Holocaust survivors. Susan tells the story of her father, Henry Straus, who was born in Germany in 1928.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Meditation with the Monks

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 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.