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2nd Annual Do It Yourself Mystery Walk!

10/01/2025 @ 10:00am to 10/31/2025 @ 9:00am
Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

All Ages

Program Description::

The Oakmont Library and the Oakmont Historical Society present... The Do-It-Yourself Mystery Walk!  This self-guided walking tour, a free booklet that guides you through Oakmo...

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

The Oakmont Library and the Oakmont Historical Society present...

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The History of Modern Magic with Stephanie Zimble

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults, Teens

Program Description::

Crystals, candles, chants – where do different magical traditions come from, and how did they come together? In this brief, general overview of modern magic in the United Stat...

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

Crystals, candles, chants – where do different magical traditions come from, and how did they come together? In this brief, general overview of modern magic in the United States, you’ll learn how British traditions influenced American pagan p

TriYoga with Cora

Flow & Go TriYoga

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Health and Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

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 d...

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.

trees

Nature Walks with PA Master Naturalist Scott Hill: "Water: Precious Resource (in Moderation)" 

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

All Ages

Program Description::

Water has played a central role in the history of Dark Hollow Woods, as spring water was shipped from there around the world. It is an essential factor in the health of the woods t...

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

Water has played a central role in the history of Dark Hollow Woods, as spring water was shipped from there around the world. It is an essential factor in the health of the woods today.

Chess pieces and board

Adult Chess Club

Saturday, October 18, 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, October 20, 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.

TriYoga with Cora

Flow & Go TriYoga

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Health and Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

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 d...

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.

A picture of Abby Mendelson and his book, Reunion

A Writer’s Life in PGH: A Half Century with Abby Mendelson

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description::

Join Abby Mendelson at the library as he talks about his writing life.  During his writing career he has written extensively on a variety of topics including Judaism, Pittsbur...

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

Join Abby Mendelson at the library as he talks about his writing life.  During his writing career he has written extensively on a variety of topics including Judaism, Pittsburgh history, and Pittsburgh sports.

Description of program

Writer's Roundtable with Local Authors

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults, Teens

Program Description::

Come down to the library for an engaging discussion about writing, mediated by librarian Stephanie Zimble, with some of our best local authors.  Thinking about writing a book?...

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

Come down to the library for an engaging discussion about writing, mediated by librarian Stephanie Zimble, with some of our best local authors.  Thinking about writing a book?  Wondering how to get started?  Join a diverse group of

TriYoga with Cora

Flow & Go TriYoga

Monday, October 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Health and Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

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 d...

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.

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2nd Annual Do It Yourself Mystery Walk!

10/01/2025 @ 10:00am–10/31/2025 @ 9:00am
All Ages
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Program Description::

The Oakmont Library and the Oakmont Historical Society present...

Banned Books Week Oct 5-11

10/05/2025 @ 12:00pm–10/19/2025 @ 7:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Program Description::

Check out a book from our banned and challenged book displays throughout the month of October!  Each book will have a bookmark with facts about banned and challenged books inside.  Read the book and tell our staff what you thought – it c

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. 

Cookbook Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Program Description::

Do you love to browse through cookbooks and try new recipes? Are you a foodie? Would you like to meet new people and share food with them? Then this is the club for you! Each month, we will select a cookbook and keep it at the circulation desk.

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! 

Nature Walks with PA Master Naturalist Scott Hill: "Water: Precious Resource (in Moderation)" 

10:30am–12:00pm
All Ages
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Program Description::

Water has played a central role in the history of Dark Hollow Woods, as spring water was shipped from there around the world. It is an essential factor in the health of the woods today.

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.  

Play Mahjong

10:30am–1:30pm
Adults
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.

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! 

Big Bag Book Sale

9:00am–4:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Squirrel's Nest
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Program Description::

Join us at the library for our twice annual Big Bag Booksale in the Squirrel's Nest!

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.  

Play Mahjong

10:30am–1:30pm
Adults
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.

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! 

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. 

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.  

Play Mahjong

10:30am–1:30pm
Adults
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.

Holiday Cookie Swap

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults, Teens
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Other
Program Description::

Bring a dozen of your favorite cookies, brownies, or similar sweet – and the recipe – to swap and trade with other bakers!  Try different styles of treats for the holidays or any occasion.  We’ll be on hand to help with photocopying reci

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! 

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.  

Play Mahjong

10:30am–1:30pm
Adults
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.

Cookbook Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Program Description::

Do you love to browse through cookbooks and try new recipes? Are you a foodie? Would you like to meet new people and share food with them? Then this is the club for you! Each month, we will select a cookbook and keep it at the circulation desk.

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! 

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. 

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.