Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale

Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale opened in 1918 & is a member of the Allegheny County Library Assoc Want something from another library?

Swissvale Library opened for business on February 4th, 1918 and is one of 19 libraries that Andrew Carnegie built in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. We have been serving the public for almost 100 years and we are preparing for many more years of service to come. Use your county-wide library card to borrow any of the library's materials. Call us, or use your online account to have it sent here for

convenient pick-up. The library is equipped with seven public computers, free WiFi, a color copier, printing, faxing, and exterior book return, and convenient street parking on Monongahela and McClure Avenues. The library is a department of the Woodland Hills School District.

Join Artist-in-residence, Katy DeMent, for the final day of art: Friday's project will be repurposing accordion books, c...
07/30/2026

Join Artist-in-residence, Katy DeMent, for the final day of art: Friday's project will be repurposing accordion books, creating a new design and book of your own! This Friday from 10:30am to noon.

Art projects for kids of all ages. Come to the library to explore a week of programming with instructor Katy DeMent! Com...
07/29/2026

Art projects for kids of all ages. Come to the library to explore a week of programming with instructor Katy DeMent! Come for one day or come for them all. Here's the line up for the rest of the week, 10:30AM to 12PM:

Wednesday - block printing

Thursday - paint a landscape on canvas

Friday - repurpose accordion books

Spot will be at the library this Saturday from 11am to 12pm. Come spend time with our friendly therapy dog who will love...
07/18/2026

Spot will be at the library this Saturday from 11am to 12pm. Come spend time with our friendly therapy dog who will love you for just being you!

This Saturday join us for fun craft activities! Kids will bring their artistic visions to life through a variety of hand...
07/17/2026

This Saturday join us for fun craft activities! Kids will bring their artistic visions to life through a variety of hands-on craft projects. This week, let's have fun with sidewalk chalk!

Join us for Open Mic Night this coming Friday from 6-8:30PM! Singers, musicians, poets, puppeteers, magicians, & audienc...
07/13/2026

Join us for Open Mic Night this coming Friday from 6-8:30PM! 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 or email [email protected]. There will also be signups at the door, but slots are limited. Or come as part of the audience!

Make fidget toys with Amy all week long! Spend the week creating a different fidget toy each day. You can either come on...
07/10/2026

Make fidget toys with Amy all week long! Spend the week creating a different fidget toy each day. You can either come one day or spend the week creating different fidgets. Starts next Monday and runs through Thursday, 11AM-12PM.

Moogi is here for you! Spend time with Moogi, our very chill Therapy Cat. Get ready for purrs and cuddles!
07/09/2026

Moogi is here for you! Spend time with Moogi, our very chill Therapy Cat. Get ready for purrs and cuddles!

Front entrance is now open! Side entrance is currently closed. Please use front entrance until further notice. Thank you...
07/06/2026

Front entrance is now open! Side entrance is currently closed. Please use front entrance until further notice. Thank you and happy summer!

Come to the library every Wednesday, from 6-8pm. Join us and other game enthusiasts to learn and play a different game e...
06/29/2026

Come to the library every Wednesday, 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. July 1st we're playing Wizard! (Next week: Stupiduel)

This Tuesday June 30 starting at 5pm we're making slime! We will provide supplies at the library; you just bring yoursel...
06/27/2026

This Tuesday June 30 starting at 5pm we're making slime! We will provide supplies at the library; you just bring yourself and get ready to make gloopy glorious slime! School age kids.

Address

1800 Monongahela Avenue
Swissvale, PA
15218

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+14127312300

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