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Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale

1800 Monongahela Ave Swissvale, PA 15218 (412) 731-2300

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July 7, 2026

Please use the library’s front entrance only.

Side entrance is closed. Please use front entrance only until further notice.

July 5, 2026

Summer Reading All Summer Long!

Sign up for summer reading; complete activities for raffle prizes by filling out your activity card and returning it to the library, then do it all over again! For kids & adults.

June 24, 2026

Swissvale Business District Survey 2026

Share your thoughts – take SEDCO’s 2026 survey today!

Upcoming Events

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Saturday, July 11 | 10:30am

The Grammy Sue Show!

The Grammy Sue shows are geared toward children in the five-and-under age group. The songs range from traditional nursery rhyme songs (e.g. Mary Had a Little Lamb) through more modern children’s songs (e.g. Higgelty Piggelty Bumble Bee).The show may be a concert, a sing-along, a get-up-and-dance party, and come down to…

Saturday, July 11 | 2:00pm

Craft Supply Swap

Do you have craft or art supplies you’d like to swap? Bring your new or gently used craft or art supplies and trade them for different ones! Markers, paints, jewelry, fabric, tools, kits, organizer, craft decor and more – so long it’s in the realm of crafting! If you don’t have…

Saturday, July 11 | 7:00pm

Summer Wizard Card Tournament

Ages 10 and above. Based on your cards, guess how well you’ll do against your opponents and win points if you’re right! Snacks, lots of laughter and fun!

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Renovation Updates

Learn more about our years-long project to renovate the library’s interior and exterior, and expand access for all! Work is currently underway on exterior improvements. And there’s much much more to come! Explore all that we’ve accomplished and what still needs to be done.

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