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Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale

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

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Latest News

July 15, 2026

Katy DeMent’s Art Week is Coming Soon!

Artist-in-Residence Katy DeMent will visit the library for special art projects each day of the week starting July 27. Come for any or all!

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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Wednesday, July 15 | 6:00pm

Game-of-the-Week Wednesdays

No bridge? No problem! Come to the library every Wednesday from July 1st to August 19th, from 6-8pm. Join us and other game enthusiasts to learn and play a different game each week. Classic games, hilarious imagination-based card games, trivia, and more. For ages 8 to 100.7/1 Wizard7/8 Stupiduel7/15…

Friday, July 17 | 6:00pm

Open Mic Night at the Library

Join us for Open Mic Night at the library! Singers, musicians, poets, puppeteers, magicians, & audience members of ANY age are welcome to showcase their art and performances for others! This is a free, family-friendly event that happens every 3rd Friday of the month.If you’re interested in performing, call 412-731-2300…

Saturday, July 18 | 11:00am

Therapy Dog Visits

Spend time with Spot, our friendly therapy dog, who will love you for just being you!

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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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