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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...

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.

Big Bag Booksale November 1st

Big Bag Book Sale

Saturday, November 1, 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...

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!

Chess pieces and board

Adult Chess Club

Saturday, November 1, 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.  

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PreK Story Time: Trick or Treat!

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!

Wear your Halloween costumes for a special Trick-or-Treat storytime! 
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12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm

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 different genres of spooky books. Try them all, then vote for your favorite combo!