Oakmont Carnegie Library

Oakmont Carnegie Library Enriching the community through lifelong learning, creativity, and recreation.

(Library Closed - Building Update 9/6/2026) On Thursday, September 3rd, the lower level of our library took on substanti...
09/06/2026

(Library Closed - Building Update 9/6/2026)

On Thursday, September 3rd, the lower level of our library took on substantial water during the storm. All rooms were quickly flooded approximately 8 inches deep. Emergency crews were brought in immediately to mitigate further damage and start the cleanup and repair process, but existing damage is substantial.

The library is closed until further notice, but we are working to reopen the main floor of our library as soon as possible and will share updates as they become known. When we reopen, we will work to see if we are able to accommodate any scheduled programs and story times in our upstairs areas, but most will be cancelled and the lower level will remain closed for the foreseeable future.

We are incredibly grateful for community support while we navigate the next steps.

Sincerely,

Caitlyn Boland,
Library Director

09/04/2026

9/4/2026- Due to flooding and extensive damage to our lower level, the library will be closed until further notice.

Strong libraries make a stronger community. Now is the time to invest in libraries! Make a donation for Love Your Libr...
09/01/2026

Strong libraries make a stronger community.

Now is the time to invest in libraries! Make a donation for Love Your Library, a fundraising and awareness campaign through the month of September that provides each donation with a pro-rated match!

https://pci.jotform.com/form/252026612365047

Today was all about Nature at Oakmont Carnegie Library! Starting off with our Nature Walk through Dark Hollow Wood and e...
08/29/2026

Today was all about Nature at Oakmont Carnegie Library! Starting off with our Nature Walk through Dark Hollow Wood and ending with a master plan from NUGS (Native Urban Garden Stewardship Program) to make a native plant garden! A big thank you to our PA Master Naturalists, Scott Hill and Rhea Homa 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🌿

For more programs and up coming events, visit www.oakmontlibrary.org

08/28/2026

Come learn about the role of native plants in our neighborhoods. Also learn step-by-step how to plan and plant a native garden that will make the most out of your space! All are welcome, registered or not!

08/27/2026

The wallpaper in the children's area is scheduled for repair this Monday, August 31st in the morning. Access to collection and services in the youth department may be limited during the repair. If services are limited during your visit, please ask our staff for assistance. Safety is our top priority. Thank you.

Stop by during open hours next Thursday to learn how to make a bird out of yarn without having to knit or crochet!
08/27/2026

Stop by during open hours next Thursday to learn how to make a bird out of yarn without having to knit or crochet!

08/26/2026

ALA is heartbroken at the passing of country music legend, cultural icon, and champion of literacy Dolly Parton.

Dolly’s award-winning Imagination Library initiative, inspired by her father’s inability to read or write, has put hundreds of millions of free books into the hands of children across America and was considered by her to be one of her greatest achievements.

“We’re giving books to kids who wouldn’t have a chance to get them otherwise,” she told American Libraries in a 2018 interview. “A lot of people think this is just for poor children—it’s for all children. It’s important to get books into the hands of any child that we can.”

ALA was proud to confer Dolly with an honorary lifetime membership, the Association’s highest honor, in 2023 for her lasting impact on librarianship, libraries, and the communities they serve.

Dolly was also part of ALA’s Celebrity READ campaign, in which she holds a copy of 'The Little Engine That Could.'

“I’ve always related to that book because I’m the little engine that did!” she said.

Thank you, Dolly. ❤️

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700 Allegheny River Boulevard
Oakmont, PA
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