Week Calendar

Featured Events

"Tomatoes!"

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description::

Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable that gardeners grow each summer in Pennsylvania. What does determinate and indeterminate mean? Can tomatoes be grown in containers...

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Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library

Room: Oak Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lecture

Program Description::

Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable that gardeners grow each summer in Pennsylvania. What does determinate and indeterminate mean? Can tomatoes be grown in containers? When can they be planted? Do they need to be staked?

Big Bag Book Sale

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm

Squirrel's Nest at Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

All Ages

Program Description::

Join us at the library for our twice annual Big Bag Booksale in the Squirrel's Nest!Our entire lower level will be full of fiction and nonfiction books, CDs, DVDs, and more - somet...

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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!

Nature Walks with PA Master Naturalist Scott Hill, Part 2: Wildflower Walk

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Oakmont Carnegie Library

Age Group:

All Ages

Program Description::

Dark Hollow Woods is a prime destination for people seeking spring wildflowers! Led by PA Master Naturalist Scott Hill, our walk will view over twenty native species, from big bold...

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library

Age Group: All Ages

Registration Required

Program Description::

Dark Hollow Woods is a prime destination for people seeking spring wildflowers!

Information about the Vanished Kingdom Event

The Vanished Kingdom Book Launch

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

All Ages

Program Description::

Mystery Lovers Bookshop & The Oakmont Carnegie Library are excited to announce the book launch of The Vanished Kingdom - The War of the Maps, by Jonathan Auxier!Pre-Order for 1...

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Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library

Room: Oak Room

Age Group: All Ages

Program Type: Lecture

Program Description::

Mystery Lovers Bookshop & The Oakmont Carnegie Library are excited to announce the book launch of The Vanished Kingdom - The War of the Maps, by Jonathan Auxier!

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From Your Attic to the Archives

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Lecture, Technology Class

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description::

Join Stephanie Zimble, OCL’s archivist, for a presentation on how to protect and preserve family and local history materials. She'll discuss different kinds of materials people mig...

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library

Room: Oak Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Lecture, Technology Class

Registration Required

Program Description::

Join Stephanie Zimble, OCL’s archivist, for a presentation on how to protect and preserve family and local history materials. She'll discuss different kinds of materials people might have in their homes and ways to store, protect and access them.

Adult Chess Club

Saturday, May 3, 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.

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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, May 5, 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...

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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.

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

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Oakmont Carnegie Library

Age Group:

All Ages

Program Description::

Join us in Dark Hollow Woods to celebrate our common mother, Mother Nature, on Mother's Day weekend. Wildflowers will be plentiful, and we will engage all of our senses to hear, fe...

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library

Age Group: All Ages

Registration Required

Program Description::

Join us in Dark Hollow Woods to celebrate our common mother, Mother Nature, on Mother's Day weekend. Wildflowers will be plentiful, and we will engage all of our senses to hear, feel, smell and taste the woods!

Adult Chess Club

Saturday, May 17, 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.

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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 - CANCELLED

Monday, May 19, 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...

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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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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group. May Artist - AVLA All Day 5/1 - 5/31 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library Room: Art Gallery Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Program Description:: The Allegheny Valley League of Artists was founded 8 years ago. It has members from across the Allegheny Kiski Valley-Springdale, Lower Burrell, Natrona Heights, and New Kensington.
10 am					This event is in the "Adults" group. 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Felt Like Sewing: Baby Yoda 10:00am - 4:00pm Adults, Children, School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens, All Ages This event is in the "Adults" group. 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. 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. Need help? Come to Stitch Support! This event is in the "All Ages" group. Makerspace Open Hours 10:00am - 4:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. 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
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12 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group. 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Felt Like Sewing: Baby Yoda 12:30pm - 6:30pm Adults, Children, School-Age (ages 6-11), Teens, All Ages This event is in the "Adults" group. 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. This event is in the "All Ages" group. 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. Need help? Come to Stitch Support! This event is in the "All Ages" group. Makerspace Open Hours 12:30pm - 6:30pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group. 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			This event is in the "Adults" group. Book Club: 'The Mitford Affair' by Marie Benedict 12:30pm - 2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.
1 pm							This event is in the "All Ages" group. Poetry and Folk Music Performance with Folk Indie Bob 1:00pm - 2:00pm All Ages Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library Room: Oak Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Performance Registration Required Program Description:: Join us for a special afternoon folk performance by Pittsburgh singer songwriter, Folk Indie Bob. He will be joined by accomplished poets Alisa James, Shaheen Dil, and Dora Odarenko (host).
2 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group. Adult Chess Club 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.
3 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group. Oakmont Anime Club for Teens 3:00pm - 5:00pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group. Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library Room: Oak Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Other Program Description:: Are you a teen? Do you love anime and manga? Are you interested in Japanese culture and games? Join the Oakmont Anime Club! For Teens! We'll meet twice a month to enjoy all things otaku and anime.
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5 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group. Library Board Meeting 5:30pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Cookbook Club in the Park 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults, All Ages This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All Ages" group. Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library Room: Oak Room Age Group: Adults, All Ages Program Type: Other Program Description:: During the summer months, we will meet at a picnic shelter at Riverside Park. In case of inclement weather, we will meet as usual at the library. Please bring your own drinks and tableware.	This event is in the "Adults" group. Meditation with the Monks 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. 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.

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