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Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale

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

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March 4, 2026

Help Test a Local History App

We’re looking for people of any age interested in local history to test a mobile app and help make it better!

January 6, 2026

UPMC Community Health Workers

Have you or someone you know been impacted by recent cuts in social services? UPMC Community Healthcare Workers are here to help every Wednesday from 10AM to Noon.

January 3, 2026

Use McClure Entrance During Construction

Due to construction work, the front entrance of the library is closed. Please use the McClure Avenue entrance. The book drop is also located at the McClure entrance.

Upcoming Events

Thursday Drop-In Crafts

Thursday, March 19 | 4:00pm

Thursday Drop-In Crafts
Want to try your hand at some different materials than you have at home? Do you want to enjoy making art in the company of others, but prefer to create your own masterpiece? Come down to the library every Thursday to try out some new materials to discover your next…
Open Mic Night at the Library

Friday, March 20 | 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…
Learn Roblox Programming

Saturday, March 21 | 9:30am

Learn Roblox Programming
Learn how to write programs in Roblox to build new worlds. You will learn how to write programs in the Roblox programming language known as Luau. Learn programming concepts such as data, code blocks, functions, and object oriented programming. For students grades 4th through 8th.Sign up at the Swissvale Library front…
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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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