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Behind the Book: A Workshop with A.E. Kayser

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults, Teens

Program Description::

Join us at the library as local author A.E. Kayser kicks off our Fall Into Writing series with a workshop for readers, writers, and future writers.  Giving a behind the scenes...

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

Join us at the library as local author A.E. Kayser kicks off our Fall Into Writing series with a workshop for readers, writers, and future writers.

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The Fred Favo Memorial Touch a Truck

Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Children, Babies (Birth to 2), Preschool (3-5), School-Age (ages 6-11), All Ages

Program Description::

Over 25 types of trucks and vehicles will be lined up on the Boulevard between Pennsylvania Ave and Washington Ave. This event will also include children’s activities, bounce house...

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Age Group: Children, Babies (Birth to 2), Preschool (3-5), School-Age (ages 6-11), All Ages
Program Type: Other
Program Description::

Over 25 types of trucks and vehicles will be lined up on the Boulevard between Pennsylvania Ave and Washington Ave. This event will also include children’s activities, bounce house, music, food trucks, 50/50 and more!

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Oakmont Carnegie Library Teen Town Hall

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens

Program Description::

Hey teens! Big things are happening at the Oakmont Carnegie Library — and we want your ideas. We're planning updates to our building, and this is your chance to help shape the futu...

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

Hey teens! Big things are happening at the Oakmont Carnegie Library — and we want your ideas. We're planning updates to our building, and this is your chance to help shape the future of your space.

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You're Invited: Library Town Hall Meeting

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

All Ages

Program Description::

The Oakmont Carnegie Library is planning for the future — and we want your input! Join us for a Community Town Hall Meeting with GBBN Architects to share your thoughts on how the l...

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

The Oakmont Carnegie Library is planning for the future — and we want your input! Join us for a Community Town Hall Meeting with GBBN Architects to share your thoughts on how the library can best serve Oakmont and Verona in the years ahead.

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Nature Walks with PA Master Naturalist Scott Hill, Part 2: "Cycles that Sustain"

Saturday, September 20, 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 "“Cycles that Sustain"—Healthy woods and wildlife depend on two kinds of cycles: annual and resource. What’s going around, and coming...

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 "“Cycles that Sustain"—Healthy woods and wildlife depend on two kinds of cycles: annual and resource. What’s going around, and coming around, at Dark Hollow Woods?

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Adult Chess Club

Saturday, September 20, 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, September 22, 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.

Description of program

The Many Styles of Jazz performed by Ron Bickel

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

All Ages

Program Description::

This program explores the many styles of jazz. Through the playing of musical selections and explanation of the many and varied styles of jazz, the listener will experience an info...

Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Program Description::

This program explores the many styles of jazz.

'Palestine: How did we get here?' with Tina Whitehead

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Oak Room at Oakmont Carnegie Library

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Adults

Program Description::

The presentation will address questions about the history and what is presently happening in Gaza and Palestine.

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

The presentation will address questions about the history and what is presently happening in Gaza and Palestine.

Description of program

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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Closed for Veterans Day

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Branches:
Oakmont Carnegie Library
Description:

We will be closed Tuesday, November 11th for Veteran's Day.
9 am

Makers' Mart Craft Fair

9:00am–4:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description::

Balking at the idea of holiday shopping? Support local vendors, makers, and crafters at our Makers' Mart craft fair and get all of your gift needs sorted out before the holidays hit!
10 am

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

Special Tamil Baby Lap Sit

10:30am–11:00am
Babies (Birth to 2)
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Oak Room
Age Group: Babies (Birth to 2)
Program Type: Storytime
Program Description::

Join us at the Oakmont Carnegie Library for a special Baby Lap Sit bilingual storytime. We will learn about the amazing Tamil culture!
11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm

Flow & Go TriYoga

2:00pm–3:15pm
Adults
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.

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.  
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm

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. 
6 pm

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.

Marbled Coasters and Dishes with Polymer Clay

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oakmont Carnegie Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description::

Come down to the Makerspace and learn how to use polymer clay to make faux marble coasters or dishes/bowls! We'll provide various colors of clay hand building tools to make and bake these items for you to take home!