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The Life-Changing Power of Practicing Gratitude Daily!

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Do you tend to take your life for granted - or do you take it with gratitude?

Practicing gratitude daily is surprisingly beneficial for your body, mind, spirit...your mood, attitude, relationships - and more!

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

Do you tend to take your life for granted - or do you take it with gratitude?

Practicing gratitude daily is surprisingly beneficial for your body, mind, spirit...your mood, attitude, relationships - and more!

View of Jerusalem

A Walk Through Holy Week With Tina Whitehead

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Join Tina Whitehead as she takes audiences for a walk during Holy Week through Jerusalem.

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

Join Tina Whitehead as she takes audiences for a walk during Holy Week through Jerusalem.

painted egg

Ukrainian Painted Egg Demonstration

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Performance
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us as Marilan, (Pysanky art and instructor for over 50 years) demonstrates the painting of a Ukrainian egg.

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Lecture, Performance
Program Description::

Join us as Marilan, (Pysanky art and instructor for over 50 years) demonstrates the painting of a Ukrainian egg.

acclamation brewing logo and flyer

Beer Making & Tasting

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Beer Making & Tasting - Learn about the basics of beer making with Acclamation Brewing, including a tasting of craft beers. Acclamation Brewing is a local brewery located in Verona!

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

Beer Making & Tasting - Learn about the basics of beer making with Acclamation Brewing, including a tasting of craft beers. Acclamation Brewing is a local brewery located in Verona!

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Oakmont Historical Society: Blawnox 100: the History of Blawnox, by Tom Powers

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Oakmont Historical Society:

Join us for the monthly meeting of the Oakmont Historical Society.  

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

Join us for the monthly meeting of the Oakmont Historical Society.  

Old photo of Western State Penitentiary

History of Western State Penitentiary

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Join local Author Doug MacGregor as he discusses the unique and fascinating history of the Western State Penitentiary.

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

Join local Author Doug MacGregor as he discusses the unique and fascinating history of the Western State Penitentiary.

Artificial intelligence depicted as a robot

Artificial Intelligence: What A.I. Can Do For You & What A.I. Might Do to Us

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Discussion by Dr. Jim Morris, Professor (Emeritus) of Computer Science and Human-Computer Interaction at Carnegie Mellon University.

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

Discussion by Dr. Jim Morris, Professor (Emeritus) of Computer Science and Human-Computer Interaction at Carnegie Mellon University.

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Oakmont Historical Society:

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Oakmont Historical Society:

Join us for the monthly meeting of the Oakmont Historical Society.  

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

Join us for the monthly meeting of the Oakmont Historical Society.  

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Launch Into Girl Scouts

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
All Ages

Ready to Launch Into Girl Scouts! Join us for our free event to learn about Rocketing into Girl Scouts. You and your girl(s) are invited to see what Girl Scouts has to offer!

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Lecture
Program Description::

Ready to Launch Into Girl Scouts! Join us for our free event to learn about Rocketing into Girl Scouts. You and your girl(s) are invited to see what Girl Scouts has to offer!

JRR Tolkien posing with Led Zeppelin

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

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Erik Salinger 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 Salinger 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.

Artisan crafting a sunflower glass mosaic

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.

Susan Straus and her father Henry Straus, a Holocaust survivor

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.

Description of program

Our Archives, Our Story

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Come to the library on Thursday, June 11th, for a show-and-tell from our library Archives!  Archivist Stephanie Zimble will illustrate OCL's history with newspapers, photographs, letters and more.

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

Come to the library on Thursday, June 11th, for a show-and-tell from our library Archives!  Archivist Stephanie Zimble will illustrate OCL's history with newspapers, photographs, letters and more.

Description of program

125th Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Garden Area at Oakmont Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Performance
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us on the front lawn (weather permitting) for a celebration of our 125th Anniversary.  More details to come - save the date!  

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Garden Area
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Lecture, Performance
Program Description::

Join us on the front lawn (weather permitting) for a celebration of our 125th Anniversary.  More details to come - save the date!