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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.

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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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Closed for Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27–11/28
Closing
Branches:
Oakmont Carnegie Library
Description:

We will be closed Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. 

Adult Chess Club

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
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.  

Makerspace Open Hours

12:30pm–6:30pm
All Ages
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

Meditation with the Monks

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
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.

PreK Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Preschool (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! Recommended for children ages 3-5 but all are welcome!

Makerspace Open Hours

10:00am–4:00pm
All Ages
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

Makerspace Open Hours

12:30pm–6:30pm
All Ages
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

Oakmont Anime Club for Teens

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
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! 

Meditation with the Monks

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
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.

PreK Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Preschool (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! Recommended for children ages 3-5 but all are welcome!

Library Board Meeting

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
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. 

Makerspace Open Hours

10:00am–4:00pm
All Ages
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

Adult Chess Club

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
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.  

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. 

Makerspace Open Hours

12:30pm–6:30pm
All Ages
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

Meditation with the Monks

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
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.

PreK Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Preschool (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! Recommended for children ages 3-5 but all are welcome!

Makerspace Open Hours

10:00am–4:00pm
All Ages
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

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! 

Book Club:

12:30pm–2:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Acorn 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.

Makerspace Open Hours

12:30pm–6:30pm
All Ages
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

Oakmont Anime Club for Teens

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
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! 

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/25
Closing
Branches:
Oakmont Carnegie Library
Description:

We will be closed Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th for Christmas Eve and Christmas. 

Adult Chess Club

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
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.