Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

IN THIS ISSUE...

...2025 Civil War Symposium details ...a new collab with the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra ... and a lot to be thankful for!

OUR STAFF

Katie Byerly, Public Services Manager

Cullen Cleary, Circulation Clerk

Denise Edeburn, Finance Manager

Walker Evans, Library Director

Marlee Gallagher, Executive Director

Jon-Erik Gilot, Espy Post Curator

RJ Kozain, Events & Technical Coordinator

Austin Krieger, Intern

Heidi Matthews, Music Hall Director

Alice McWreath, Circulation Clerk

Ethan Snow, Circulation Clerk

Ronda Snow, Circulation Clerk

Mikayla Wobrak, Children’s Librarian

Nate Wyrick, Associate Library Director & Facility Manager

OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Joan Massella, President

Mike Hatcher, Vice President

Chris Green, Treasurer

Rema Abdin, Secretary

Don Alexander

Mary Bhaskar

Hillary Harlan

Alex Popichak

Ex Officio Members

Tom DiPietro

Terry Lee LIBRARY HOURS

Mon 12-7PM

Tue-Thu: 10AM-7PM

Fri-Sat: 10AM-5PM

Sun: Closed

Dear friends & neighbors,

What a busy few months it’s been since our last newsletter! We’re still buzzing from our annual benefit, HiFi: An Evening of Mid-Century Sound, which took place on September 20 – the final Friday evening of summer. The mood was just right as the Half Step All Stars took the Music Hall stage and performed a dozen or so favorites from the 1950s and ‘60s. Following the show, guests stayed for our after party, featuring the talented guitarist, Mila Shadel, in the Lincoln Gallery, DJ Dave Zak and Shana Simmons Dance in the Studio, and a very popular raffle in the Library.

In all, through HiFi, we raised more than $80,000 to support our programs here at the Carnegie Carnegie! Of course, we didn’t do it alone – everything we do here is a community effort. We are so grateful for our staff, volunteers, and committee members who put so much time and energy into ensuring an enjoyable night, the sponsors and event donors that support us year in and year out (whether they can attend the event or not!), and our musical guests and entertainers for adding so much more to the evening than we could have ever even imagined. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

It was no coincidence that HiFi took place during Love Your Library month –helping us push our fundraising goal for the month further than we ever have before. With more than 100 community donors contributing, we raised over $18,500 toward the campaign. These dollars will be matched, thanks to the generosity of the Jack Buncher Foundation, making an even bigger impact.

Phew, now that’s one way to kick off end of year giving! Let’s keep the momentum going. Year-end funding is critical – it supports our general operations, which includes everything from keeping our lights on and our doors open to maintaining our unique, fun, and educational slate of programming. Even something as simple as this newsletter is only made possible with community support.

We may have been around for going on 125 years, but only together can we ensure the Carnegie Carnegie keeps going for 125 more. Please consider making a year-end gift to help us serve our community, welcome our neighbors, and kickstart a great 2025. We hope to see you here soon!

CULLEN CLEARY – CIRCULATION CLERK, MAY 2024

Cullen is a student at Chatham University, working toward his master’s in sustainability. He previously volunteered at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library through high school, assisting with shelf reading and various programs in their children’s library. Cullen enjoys reading several different types of books, but his favorite genres are fantasy or science fiction. Whenever he’s not commuting to school or reading, he plays the viola and catches up on whatever is going on with Pittsburgh sports.

Marlee Gallagher Executive Director

Joan Massella President, Board of Trustees

Photography by Greg Sciulli

at Knepper Press

RJ KOZAIN – EVENTS & TECHNICAL COORDINATOR,

JUNE 2024

A graduate of the Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences, where they earned their degree in audio engineering in 2009, RJ has immersed themself in the vibrant arts and entertainment scene of the greater Pittsburgh area, contributing on and off the stage. They are best known for their work in Electronic Pop music under the moniker 2020k, a project they have independently maintained since the mid-2000s. Outside of their professional endeavors, RJ enjoys exploring museums and spoiling their dog Ginger. They are currently reading (for the fifth time!) Mark Z. Danielewski’s groundbreaking novel, House of Leaves.

AUSTIN KRIEGER – MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS INTERN, SEPTEMBER 2024

Austin recently graduated from Thiel College where he earned a BA in public relations, advertising, and integrated marketing communications. He previously served as the social media manager for Thiel College’s Student Government Association and Kappa Sigma fraternity, hosted a weekly theme park radio talk show called The Big Drop, and interned as a photographer. When it comes to reading, he enjoys exploring new stories and expanding his horizons, whether through fiction or nonfiction. This is especially true in the book he is currently reading, Gone by Lisa Gardner.

Looking Ahead with Gratitude

-Walker Evans, Library Director

I’m writing this late in September, with the leaves just beginning to change color – but my mind is wandering to later in the fall, when this newsletter will be printed. Before long, the air will be crisp and cool, and vivid leaves will crunch underfoot. The thought of Thanksgiving puts me in a mood for gratitude – and there is no shortage of things to be grateful for in my work as library director at the Carnegie Carnegie.

I’ve worked in five different public libraries during my career, and each one has been special in its own way. But as anyone who’s visited our building can attest, the Carnegie Carnegie has a uniquely lived-in grandeur that I’ve always appreciated. I feel so fortunate to spend every day surrounded by the beautiful oak, the high ceilings, the elegant arches of the windows... Longtime Carnegieans will remember that the Library & Music Hall hasn’t always been in such well-preserved condition, and once there was even talk of demolishing our building. I am thankful to

the Chartiers Valley Partnership, which formed in 1998 to save the building; to the Borough of Carnegie, for their invaluable financial support; and to everyone who has given money and helped raise funds to keep this community treasure intact.

I’m thankful to be a part of a robust library consortium, the Allegheny County Library Association, and to be able to order library materials from anywhere in the county. And I’m thankful for the professional camaraderie and support shared by the directors of the libraries throughout the system. But most of all, it’s the relationship between the Carnegie Carnegie and our community that fills me with gratitude.

I’ve written about this before, but it bears repeating: the history and depth of this connection is a daily inspiration for me. It evokes so many of the values I care about as a librarian: helping other humans, empowering people of all ages, strengthening the social fabric. I’m grateful that I can work in a place and with people who share these values, and I hope to help the Library continue making a positive impact for years to come.

ANNOUNCING NEW TEEN LIBRARY COUNCIL

This fall, we are hoping to establish a Teen Library Council (TLC) here at the Carnegie Carnegie – a library-affiliated group that would come together to meet regularly and make a difference both in our library and our community. This group would provide a safe, respectful space to connect with others, have a voice in the library’s programs and services for teens. There could be opportunities to receive volunteer credit, plan programs, and lead discussions on topics that interest you – but that’s just the tip of the iceberg!

While we have plenty of dreams and ideas for what this group might be able to accomplish, this is ultimately a teen-led endeavor and it will be something that we create together. If this sounds like something you or a teen you know (ages 12-18) might be interested in, please reach out to Miss Mikayla at wobrakm@CarnegieCarnegie.org or call the Library at 412.276.3456.

4TH ANNUAL

Earth Day Celebration

In April, we celebrated our fourth annual Earth Day celebration. The day was a mix of old friends and new faces. Laura Codori of Worm Return shared her wriggly friends with enthralled kids; Attawheed Islamic Center provided rock painting and bracelet making activities; and Crafton Community Farm gave out seeds, seedlings, and gardening advice. Our own Nate Wyrick shared expert tips on caring for indoor succulents; Patrice Bolompe of Mystic Mamas taught us about chicken keeping; and Brian Charlton of the Donora Smog Museum shared a fascinating lecture about the toxic 1948 industrial smog tragedy.

Attendees were entertained throughout by performances by singer-songwriter Tom Breiding, our resident theater company Stage 62, and the Double Dutch Swing Squad. We look forward to celebrating Earth Day 2025!

SPECTACULAR

Summer Reading

Miss Mikayla planned a spectacular summer of education and fun for our young readers this year! Well over 100 kids tracked their reading for a chance to win prizes, and the summer was jam-packed with special kids’ events. We got up close and personal with live snakes from the Pittsburgh Zoo in our Wonders of Wildlife program; the Salvation Army offered a series of classes on cooking fundamentals for ages 6-11; and our end-of-summer party featured face painting, lawn games, free school supplies from B.R.I.D.G.E. People, and crafts with the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse. Congratulations to everyone who participated!

Juneteenth

CELEBRATION

While the holiday of Juneteenth has been celebrated by the Black American community for many decades, it only became a federal holiday in 2021. Each June 19, we celebrate the end of slavery in the United States, recognizing the date that enslaved Africans in Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom.

This year, we held our first Juneteenth celebration, featuring food, games, and fascinating lectures from Pitt professor Dr. Alaina Roberts and members of Carnegie’s historic Second Baptist Church.

It was only with the creative and tireless help of the Carlynton Junior/Senior High School’s Black Student Union that such a wonderful event came together. Our most sincere thanks to the officers and members of the BSU. We look forward to collaborating more with these impressive young people in the future!

HIGH FIVE FOR

HiFi

We had a lot of fun at this year’s benefit, HiFi: An Evening of Mid-Century Sound, celebrating our accomplishments and raising critical funding to support our ongoing work and programs. Many thanks to all who attended, sponsored, donated, and, overall, made this year’s event a huge success. If you haven’t yet, check out the welcome message at the beginning of this newsletter to learn more about the impact of this year’s benefit. HiFi was held on Friday, September 20.

A Rich & Diverse Musical Experience

-Heidi Matthews, Music Hall Director

This past summer, we were as pleased as punch to see both new and familiar faces join us in the Studio for our first subscription series, Studio Summer Jazz. Both seasoned jazz enthusiasts and those simply looking for a night of live music were treated to the sounds of Colter Harper’s set inspired by his new book Jazz on the Hill with vocalist Treasure Treasure, “The Wisdom of the Blues” with Jessica Lee, the guitar stylings of Ken Karsh, Carnegie’s own Reggie Watkins, and more. Due to the request of multiple audience members asking for more upon the conclusion of the series, I knew just who to call to help keep the good times coming once the summer came to an end.

I am pleased to announce that we will be partnering with the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra (PJO) in launching a thrilling new series highlighting fresh talent within the city’s vibrant jazz scene. In addition to presenting emerging artists of the genre, this initiative honors the legacy of Pittsburgh’s jazz tradition, which has been nurtured by the city’s renowned musicians and venues for generations.

The PJO’s mission is to celebrate Pittsburgh’s rich jazz history in the here and now by uniting local jazz musicians to perform the broad scope of jazz styles in the orchestral format. Current PJO members represent not only an intergenerational cross-section of the Pittsburgh jazz scene but also most of the area’s institutions of higher learning, including Duquesne University, West Virginia University, Carnegie Mellon University, Slippery Rock University, West Virginia Wesleyan, as well as The Pittsburgh High School for the Creative and Performing Arts and The AfroAmerican Music Institute.

As we move forward with our collaboration, Thomas Wendt, adjunct professor of jazz percussion at Duquesne University and PJO member, has expressed enthusiasm for the project: “Pittsburgh’s exceptional jazz scene has long

been a hub for talented musicians. This series, The Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra and Carnegie Presents..., will unite the city’s top young jazz talents with PJO members for a dynamic musical exchange.”

This collaboration promises to enrich the local jazz landscape while ensuring the preservation and progression of Pittsburgh’s jazz heritage.

Our joint series brings together emerging jazz musicians and seasoned professionals for a unique multi-generational collaboration. Beginning in February 2025, the Studio will continue to host intimate jazz performances, but this time featuring talented young soloists alongside established professionals of the Pittsburgh jazz community. Plans are being formulated to culminate the series in a spectacular concert in the Music Hall next December. For this grand finale, the young artists will join forces with an expanded ensemble from the PJO, creating an unforgettable musical experience.

By combining past, present, and future, the PJO and the Carnegie Carnegie offer audiences a rich and diverse musical experience. This series celebrates the timeless legacy of jazz while embracing the innovative spirit of young artists. Regular patrons will enjoy the exceptional quality and familiarity associated with the PJO, while peers and supporters of emerging musicians will discover new talent.

Keep an eye on our website, CarnegieCarnegie.org, as details unfold for what promises to be an unforgettable journey through the sounds of jazz, from timeless classics to fresh new interpretations. In coming together for an in-depth partnership, our new collaborative series is a testament to the city’s - and region’s - enduring passion for jazz and its commitment to nurturing the next generation of musical excellence.

SAVE THE DATE – APRIL 11-12, 2025

Civil War Symposium Announced

We are thrilled to announce the return of our annual Civil War Symposium set for April 11-12, 2025. Embracing attendee feedback from recent years, the 2025 symposium will focus on the Maryland Campaign of 1862, which culminated in the Battle of Antietam, the single bloodiest day in United States history.

“While Gettysburg still dominates the field of Civil War historiography, it’s no stretch to say that the Maryland Campaign is having a moment,” relates Espy Post Curator Jon-Erik Gilot. “Fresh scholarship and interpretations of the campaign and the Battle of Antietam are reshaping how we understand the military, political, and social threads of this defining moment in our nation’s history.”

Confirmed symposium speakers include:

D. SCOTT HARTWIG, retired supervisory historian at Gettysburg National Military Park, who recently authored a two-volume magisterial history of the Battle of Antietam, published by Johns Hopkins University Press.

DENNIS E. FRYE, retired chief historian at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, and author of numerous books on the Maryland Campaign.

JOHN HOPTAK, park ranger at Gettysburg National Military Park.

ASHLEY WHITEHEAD LUSKEY, assistant director at the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College.

KEVIN PAWLAK, historic site manager at Prince William County Historic Preservation and a licensed battlefield guide at Antietam National Battlefield.

The addition of a Friday evening session offers added value for attendees, especially those traveling from outside the area. Friday speakers include: HARRY SMELTZER, a longtime board member at the Save Historic Antietam Foundation, as well as a live podcast recording of The Antietam and Beyond Podcast with co-hosts JOHN BANKS and TOM MCMILLAN, both Pittsburgh natives and sports journalists turned Civil War historians.

Having sold out the Studio over the past three years, next year’s symposium will take place in the Music Hall.

“We’ve had to turn away attendees in recent years, so moving upstairs to our acoustically superb Music Hall will allow for more space and more comfortable seating,” notes Gilot.

Plans for the weekend also include book sales, raffles, and tours of our national treasure Captain Thomas Espy Grand Army of the Republic Post.

The annual symposium attracts visitors from across the country and offers a wonderful opportunity for camaraderie with other history enthusiasts. “People have many opportunities to examine Civil War scholarship – either on the battlefield, in the classroom, online, or in their easy chair,” notes Gilot. “But there’s something about being in the room with the historians who are authoring the histories, and in a building where Civil War veterans examined their own history… that’s what brings people back each year.”

Our 2025 Civil War Symposium is sponsored by Civil War Trails, the world’s largest open-air museum, with more than 1,500 sites across six states.

For more information on the symposium and to purchase tickets please visit CarnegieCarnegie.org.

CAPTAIN THOMAS ESPY POST

Visit our national treasure for a free guided tour with one of our friendly and knowledgeable docents. The Post is open every Saturday, 11AM-3PM.

Music Hall & Studio

CINDERELLA PRESENTED BY STAGE 62

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical. Thursdays-Saturdays at 8PM, Sundays at 2PM in the Music Hall.

›› NOV 7-10

›› NOV 14-17

LLD: JAMES JOHNSON III

Drummer and producer, James Johnson III, performs for our last Listen Locally Downstairs of 2024. Performance held in the Studio.

›› NOV 21 7PM

THE LITTLE PRINCE PRESENTED BY RESONANCE WORKS

The Pittsburgh premiere of Rachel Portman’s modern masterpiece, based on the beloved book by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Both performances held in the Music Hall.

›› NOV 22 7:30PM

›› NOV 24 3PM

SATURDAY SOIREES: DELANA FLOWERS

Elevate your weekend plans at our final soiree of 2024! Performance held in the Studio; limited seating.

›› DEC 7 7:30PM

Civil War Programming

2ND SATURDAY CIVIL WAR SERIES

A free series featuring a new theme and Civil War historian each month. Lectures begin at 1PM in the Lincoln Gallery & Zoom.

›› NOV 9 BLACK SLAVES & INDIAN MASTERS: A NEW STORY OF RECONSTRUCTION IN THE WEST

›› JAN 11 BLOOD, COURAGE & THE MALTESE CROSS: PERSONAL STORIES OF THE 62ND PA INFANTRY

›› FEB 8 THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

›› MAR 8 PA AT THE BATTLE OF STONES

Library

Library programs are free to attend. Please let us know if you’ll be there - register at CarnegieCarnegie.org.

AUTHOR VISIT: MICHAEL AUBRECHT

Aubrecht examines Thomas Jefferson’s role in the creation of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.

›› NOV 2 AT 2PM

AUTHOR VISIT: REBECCA FREEMAN

Freeman offers a simple guide to help men improve their relationships with women. Ages 18+ only.

›› NOV 11 AT 7PM

KNIFE SHARPENING WORKSHOP

Get ready for Thanksgiving with a hands-on workshop on sharpening and caring for your knives.

›› NOV 14 AT 7PM

MARILYN MONROE: BEHIND THE IMAGE

Wendy Whittick of Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club breaks through the myths to discover the real Marilyn Monroe.

›› DEC 9 AT 7PM

CARNEGIE CELEBRATES THE SEASON

Join us for crafts, ornament-making, holiday caricatures, refreshments, and a visit from Santa.

›› DEC 14 AT 10AM

Children’s Library

SQUONKING IN THE LIBRARY

A two-part series where young minds learn how to make music and unleash their creativity! For ages 6-13.

›› DEC 5 & 12 AT 5:30PM

ANIME CLUB

Seasoned otaku and anime newcomers alike are welcome to watch anime, play games, and create art. For ages 10-18.

›› 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAYS AT 3:30PM

LEGO CLUB

LEGO building for grades K-5, but younger (supervised) and older kids are welcome to join the fun.

›› 2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAYS AT 3:30PM

MONTHLY DONORS

We have a small but growing group of dedicated supporters here at the Carnegie Carnegie - our monthly donors!

Monthly donors provide steady, reliable funding, ensuring a predictable source of income that helps us better plan our day-to-day programming and our longer-term goals. We are so grateful to our recurring donors whose monthly contributions make a huge impact - but don’t just take our word for it!

“The Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is a treasure that serves as a community center for our area, offering a variety of opportunities: educational programs, events, and musical performances. It is so much more than ‘just a library.’ (It is a top-notch library in fact!)

One visit to this beautiful building will get you hooked to become a regular visitor. Whether it be for storytimes with your little ones, getting help with your taxes, securing legal advice, visiting the Civil War Espy Post, catching a concert in the newly renovated Studio, or a live performance of a musical by Stage 62 in the Music Hall, you can find a bevy of opportunities to suit your fancy. And, yes, you can still borrow a book from the Library for your book club! There is a wonderful staff on-board to help you find whatever you need.

The Carnegie Carnegie - as it is lovingly called - has everything to make a community stronger and more vibrant. The staff and board continually look for ways to improve the experiences at the Carnegie Carnegie and encourage lifelong participation. Supporting the Carnegie Carnegie each month helps to defray the costs of bringing valuable and affordable programs to the community - right in your own backyard!

”-Jim & Mary Nagorski, Monthly Donors

Many thanks to Jim and Mary and all of our monthly donors. We are so grateful for you. Interested in providing steady, reliable funding for the Carnegie Carnegie? Becoming a sustaining donor is easy! Head over to CarnegieCarnegie.org/Donate to get started.

Citadel

BY C.M. ALONGI

Citadel is a first novel by C. M. Alongi who might be better known from her short format video series “CaFae Latte” on TikTok and YouTube.

Citadel is a science fiction/fantasy novel set on the fictional planet, Edalide. While the book is comfortable to read and highly enjoyable, it challenges our expectations in a variety of ways. The social structure of the planet’s only known city, Citadel, is both archaic and surprisingly modern. Citadel’s society is largely restrictive, punitive, theocratic and reminiscent of our Medieval Europe but in some corners is surprisingly modern in its inclusivity, acceptance, and accommodation for those with special needs.

The protagonist, Olivia, is a nonverbal, autistic, female scientist who discovers Edalide’s distant past as well as her people’s darkest secret. The clash between Citadel’s modern factions and their dogmatic establishment government is thought provoking and at times uncomfortable while the

discovery of cross-species communication offers a thread of hope and optimism throughout. -Ronda Snow, Circulation Clerk

The Memory Theater

BY KARIN TIDBECK

Short, dense, and delightfully inventive, The Memory Theater centers on a young pair of fugitives as they stumble through time, space, and parallel dimensions on a quest to escape their cruel oppressors. The sickly Thistle was kidnapped as a boy to serve the immortal Lords and Ladies who inhabit a hedonistic world outside of time known as the Gardens, while the brave and strong Dora was born from a mountainside at the whim of a Lord who quickly abandoned her. When the stasis of the Gardens begins to crumble, the pair of friends seize their chance to escape – but somebody is following them.

Karin Tidbeck is a master of terse but rich prose. Her evocative details hint at dizzying vistas just behind the

curtain of the worlds she creates. Is there safety to be found anywhere among the many doors between the worlds? The Memory Theater artfully weaves a dark fairy tale that startles and surprises, wrapped around a quiet understanding that stories are themselves magic. -Walker Evans, Library Director

What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia

BY ELIZABETH CATTE

In recent years, lots of attention has been given to Appalachia in the press and political arenas. As an Appalachian, raised in the heart of Appalachia, I’ve been subjected multiple times to peoples’ daft and degrading views of an entire region of people. Views formed by both people who have never been there and by outsiders in disguise. Not long ago, I came across a book that, while not perfect, offers the most accurate account of what it’s like to live in and be an Appalachian that I have read in a long time.

What You Are Getting Wrong About Appalachia by Elizabeth Catte is a short read, but it’s packed full of history and strives to show a more realistic perspective of what these “hillbillys” really are as opposed to what they have been depicted to be for many years. Her book examines the true layers of the region and works to repel not just stereotypes and generalizations but outright lies about the people and the communities they live in.

Impassioned and at times angry, her writing reflects the exasperation felt not just by her, but by scores of people for being looked upon and treated like backwards mountain people, desperate for someone to save them. If you’ve found yourself wondering about the authenticity of a recent bestseller you’ve read on this topic, perhaps try reading this book from the perspective of someone who grew up in Appalachia and lives there to this day. -Nate Wyrick, Associate Library Director & Facility Manager

Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights

EDITED BY CHRIS BAIN, PATRICK WEEKES, MATTHEW GOLDMAN & CHRISTOPHER MORGAN

A murder mystery amongst highly trained assassins, benevolent necromancers aiding restless spirits, eldritch horrors beyond mortal comprehension... this is just a taste of what you can expect from Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights Tevinter Nights is an anthology of 15 short stories set all across the realm of Thedas, the dark fantasy setting of the acclaimed roleplaying video game series, Dragon Age

Fans have waited 10 long years since the release of the last game in the series, Dragon Age: Inquisition, and the fourth installment, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, is set to release this Halloween. Tevinter Nights bridges the temporal gap between where Inquisition ends and The Veilguard begins, catching up with old companions and adversaries while introducing new ones.

It’s not the most accessible starting point for newcomers to the Dragon Age setting, but it’s essential reading for fans anticipating The Veilguard’s October release. My personal favorite stories from the collection include “Down Among the Dead Men,” “The Horror of Hormak,” and “Eight Little Talons”.

-Mikayla Wobrak, Children’s Librarian

Hidden Girl

BY SHYIMA HALL

Shyima Hall lived the cruelties of human trafficking. At the age of eight, her parents in Egypt sold her into domestic slavery to a wealthy Egyptian family. She was known to the family as “stupid girl.” After several years, the family moved to the United States, bringing Shyima with them to cook, clean, and tend the family’s children from early morning to late into the night. She never learned English, slept alone in the dark garage, and had little contact with anyone other than the family she served.

After some time in the U.S., someone, she doesn’t know who, became suspicious of her situation and contacted Child Protective Services. Shyima tells her full story in the book Hidden Girl that can be found in the Young Adult Nonfiction section of the Library. Her story is one that will not be easily forgotten.

-Alice McWreath, Circulation Clerk

›› OCT 20-NOV 2 Fall break - no storytimes

›› OCT 22 & 29 Baby/toddler playtime at 10:30AM

›› NOV 3-DEC 21 Storytime is in session! Tuesdays, 10:30AM - Baby/toddler storytime Wednesdays, 11:30AM - Preschool storytime

›› DEC 22-JAN 11 Winter break - no storytimes

For ongoing updates & helpful information, sign up for the Storytime Gazette at bit.ly/StorytimeGazette.

The following gifts were received between April 1, 2024-September 30, 2024. Thank you to all of our donors who support the Carnegie Carnegie and truly make our work possible. We are so grateful for you!

Please note: We recently adopted a new donor management system to help improve our communications and outreach. If any of the information presented here is incorrect or if your information is missing for the time period listed above, please contact Marlee Gallagher, Executive Director, at gallagherm@carnegiecarnegie.org or call (412) 276-3456 x8.

Organizations, Corporations & Foundations

A-Air Company Inc.

Allegheny County Library Association

Allegheny Regional Asset District

Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 32

Baird – The Mancino Utz Group

Bob’s Diner & Better Catering

Burns & Scalo

Carnegie Borough Civil War Trails

CJL Engineering

Connolly Steele & Company

Dollar Bank

Enscoe Long Insurance Group

Ferry Electric Company

Gismondi Foundation

Howard Q. Milar Charitable Trust

JG Drywall & Insulation Co. and Closet Pro

Landau Building Company

Laurel Foundation

Moretti, Moretti & Fritz

Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation

Pittsburgh Regional Transit

PNC Financial Services Group

Pribanic & Pribanic LLC

Riley’s Pour House

Rocky Bleier Construction Group

Rubicon Aviation Training & Consulting, Inc.

St. Clair Health

Standard Clay Company

Steve & Betsy Tassaro Charitable Fund

The Design Alliance Architects

The Grable Foundation

The Lackner Group

United Safety Services Inc.

United States Steel Corporation

UPMC Health Plan

William Slater II Funeral Service

Individuals

Anonymous

Rema Abdin

David Albert

Craig Allen

Tim & Diane Bailey

Phil & Dawn Baird

Necolle Baldt

Carla Basil

Diane Beley

Sharon Bennardo

Edith Berg

Vashishta & Mary Bhaskar

Marian & Bruce Block

Philip & Cheryl Boyd

Herbert Brant

Karen & Michael Bray

William & Denise Brown

Carol Broz

Susan Bryan

Jodi Buchan

Charles Bunch

R. Yvonne Campos

Nicolette Chiesa

Sherri & Sean Collins

Patricia Cook

Dana & Susan Craig

Herbert & Jan Daschbach

Donald Davis

Jean DeStefano

Susan & Thomas Demko

Tom & Elizabeth DiPietro

Paulette Dobbs

JoLynne Dougherty

Walker Evans

Toni Fera

Maggie Forbes

Isabel Ford

Ted & Eileen Ford

Joseph & Cindy Franc

Marilyn G. Franks

Cameron & Christine Frund

Arthur G. Gaetjens

Barry & Debra Gallagher

Marlee Gallagher

Laura Gallagher

Mary Geraci

Joan Glausser

Clare Goetz

Robert Greek

Christopher & Kathleen Green

Debra & Tim Grimes

Billie Haskins

Michael Hatcher & Holly Hampe

James & Georgienne Hein

Bob Hernandez & Karen Blumen

Kevin Hipolit

Oleh & Motria Hodowanec

Barbara & Charles Holmes

Mollie Hornick

Janet Hull

John Iaconis

Mark & Della Iacono

Lonnie Jantsch

Mary Jeffries

Barbara Johnson

Nadia Khan & Muhammad Salman

Farah Khan

Diane Klinefelter

Michael Korczynski

Marlene & Jack Kovacs

Pat & Frank Kurtz

Marie Latagliata

Terry & Vanessa Lee

Rebecca M. Lewis

Melanie Luke

Giulio & Barbara Magrini

Beatrice Mance

Eugene Markiw

Estate of Betsy Martin

Derek Martin

Joan Massella

David & Heidi Matthews

Michelle Mazzarini

Anthony & Calli Mazzoni

Julia McCaffrey

Donna & John McCarthy

Daniel McGrogan & Jo Ann Haller

Janet McQuaid

Barbara N. Milton

Valerie Moll

Diane Parker Moore

Jim & Mary Nagorski

Martin Neaman

Gail Neustadt

Patricia & Lawrence Nicoletta

Susan D. O’Connell

Lynn Pascoe & John Heiner

Patricia Pittore

Lynne Plakidas-Klim

Sara Planz

Robert & Gina Popichak

Kathleen Prentiss

Rita Price

Cheryl Pursley

Betty Rainier

Patricia C. Ratych

Pauline Rogerson

Donald & Karen Roman

Andrew & Terri Roman

Harvey & Lynn Rubin

Dorothy Rubino

R. Douglas Rumbarger

Janet & Laurice Sargert

Alan & Bunny Schorr

Alice Sivulich

Joseph & Lynn Smith

Kristy Snyder

Barbara Sodini

Douglas Sortino

David & Donna Spinda

Zachary Sudiak

Patricia Sullivan

George Sutton

Margaret Sweetall

Stella Szafranski

Leonard & Loretta Szafranski

Tom & Judy Thompson

Steven Tkach

Linda & Richard Trail

Amy Valenty

James Weber

Michael & Beth Wheat

Carol Whitaker

Tiffany Winter

Winifred Woodland

Michael & Diane Previte Woodring

Patricia Wurster

Esther Yanez

Marilyn Zawoyski

Anna Zbezinski

Cindy Zurchin

Memorial & Honor Gifts

In Memory of Jennifer Cantley

Barbara Cantley

In Memory of Mike Diminno

Robert Greek

In Memory of Thomas Michael Durr Sr.

Stella Szafranski

In Memory of Marilyn Ferline

Vanessa Yaworski

In Memory of Thelma Fletcher

Catherine Opaska

In Memory of Susie Forbes

Maggie Forbes

Christopher & Kathleen Green

Donna Mitchell

Gail Neustadt

Peggy Rutkauskas

Stella Szafranski

In Memory of Stanley & Rose Giarrusso

Janine Giarrusso

In Memory of Robert E. Herman

Karen Rouse

In Memory of Dee Kochin

Kathy Kochin

In Memory of Marilyn Z. Maola

Maggie Forbes

In Memory of Betsy Martin

Phil & Cheryl Boyd

Charles R. Burke

Robert Cathcart

Mary Anne Ciotti

Maggie Forbes

Isabel Ford

Christopher & Kathleen Green

Erin Heath

Linda Iams

Patricia Jennings

James & Maureen Nelson

Susan D. O’Connell

Emil Ruderfer & Elisabeth Riddle

Robert Scott

In Memory of Howard McCracken Jr.

Christine & Peter Casillo

Dianne Franjione

Charles & Virginia Voinovich

In Memory of Dale Patterson

Jim Kirby

In Memory of Irene Sekelik

Robert Greek

Marc Julian

In Memory of Edward F Sienicki

Stella Szafranski

Leonard & Loretta Szafranski

In Honor of Joan Massella

Anonymous

Sharon & William Allen

Kathryn Checlosky

Debra Harding

Sherry Harkins

Laurie & Thomas Licker

Ronald & Carolyn Snyder

Dorothy & Robert Staffen

Stella Szafranski

Julie Vought

Nancy Worst

Jack & Susan Van Arsdale

In Honor of Gail Neustadt

Steven Schilling

Book Memorials & Honors

Sarah Pavlov by The College Club of Carnegie

Robert Herman by Karen Rouse and Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Stewart

Scott Skirpan, Jeff Skirpan, Jean Skirpan by Sharon Skirpan

In Memory of Scott, Jeff & Jean Skirpan

Sharon Skirpan

In Honor of Maggie Forbes

Gail Neustadt - “In Memory of Susie Forbes & In Honor of NicoCelebrating the Circle of Life”

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