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Chess pieces and board

Adult Chess Club

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
White Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description::

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.  

Play Mahjong

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

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 1...

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.

Visible Mending

Visible Mending with Virginia

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults, Teens

Program Description::

Learn how to mend your clothes by hand and make your most loved garments last a long time! Bring items from home or just learn the techniques on scrap fabrics. 

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

Learn how to mend your clothes by hand and make your most loved garments last a long time! Bring items from home or just learn the techniques on scrap fabrics. 

Chess pieces and board

Adult Chess Club

Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
White Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description::

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.  

Play Mahjong

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

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 1...

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.

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Death Cafe

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description::

Back by popular demand!  Join us at the library for a Death Café facilitated by librarian Stephanie Zimble. At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, d...

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

Back by popular demand!  Join us at the library for a Death Café facilitated by librarian Stephanie Zimble. At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death.

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Nature Walks with PA Master Naturalist Scott Hill, Part 1: "Survival of the Friendliest"

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

All Ages

Program Description::

Join us in Dark Hollow Woods for a hike themed "Survival of the Friendliest" —Sometimes, species succeed by being strong, fast, tall or fierce. We will look at how some species hav...

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

Join us in Dark Hollow Woods for a hike themed "Survival of the Friendliest" —Sometimes, species succeed by being strong, fast, tall or fierce. We will look at how some species have found that relationships can make the difference.

Chess pieces and board

Adult Chess Club

Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
White Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description::

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.  

Play Mahjong

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Adults

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 1...

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.

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Good Grief: How to Heal the Hurt with Eileen Colianni

Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Health and Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description::

Everyone’s life is permeated by inevitable losses – death, illness, divorce, broken relationships, moving ,  among others.The healthy response to such losses is grieving . Whe...

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

Everyone’s life is permeated by inevitable losses – death, illness, divorce, broken relationships, moving ,  among others.

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Trophy Workshop with the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Children, School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens, All Ages
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Adults, Children, School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description::

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!).

Chess For Ages 8-19 with Craig

3:00pm–5:00pm
School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens
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! 

Felt Like Sewing: Stitch Support

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Children, School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens, All Ages
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Children, School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description::

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. 

Felt Like Sewing: Stitch Support

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Children, School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens, All Ages
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Children, School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description::

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. 

Paint Pals!

3:30pm–5:30pm
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description::

Join us for Paint Pals! Each month we'll gather to flex our creative muscles and paint something cool using acrylic paint markers! Less mess, more fun! 

Paint Pals!

3:30pm–5:30pm
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description::

Join us for Paint Pals! Each month we'll gather to flex our creative muscles and paint something cool using acrylic paint markers! Less mess, more fun! 

Felt Like Sewing: Stitch Support

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Children, School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens, All Ages
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Children, School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description::

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. 

Book Bites

3:30pm–5:30pm
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration Required
Program Description::

Sample spooky stories and sweet treats — at the same time! Join us for a Halloween-themed taste test where each candy is paired with a fun, slightly spooky book. Try them both, then vote for your favorite combo!

Felt Like Sewing: Stitch Support

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Children, School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens, All Ages
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Children, School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description::

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. 

Paint Pals!

3:30pm–5:30pm
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description::

Join us for Paint Pals! Each month we'll gather to flex our creative muscles and paint something cool using acrylic paint markers! Less mess, more fun! 

Blanketfort Book Bonanza

10:00am–12:00pm
Children, Preschool (3-5), School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool (3-5), School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Program Description::

Come build a blanket fort in the library! This is a BYO-Blanket event, but we'll also provide fabric, chairs, tables, and clips to build cozy forts that double as reading nooks. Then choose a book, get comfy, and enjoy!

Felt Like Sewing: Stitch Support

3:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, Children, School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens, All Ages
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults, Children, School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description::

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. 

Paint Pals!

3:30pm–5:30pm
Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Children, School-Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description::

Join us for Paint Pals! Each month we'll gather to flex our creative muscles and paint something cool using acrylic paint markers! Less mess, more fun!