VIP Experiences are $135   VIP Experience includes: a pre-party tour of Phase 1 of the Library’s renovation. You will arrive at 11:45 am and join our staff for a walk through of what’s been completed to date, at the end of the tour, grab a mimosa and stick around for a Q&A  session. You will then move down to 1211 Braddock Ave. for the Birthday Party! (General admission ticket is included in the VIP experience) 

Tickets on sale for our 135th Birthday Bash! We’ll be celebrating on April 13th as a kickoff to 12 months of celebration. Join us! Get more info and buy tickets at: https://bcla.givecloud.co/bcla135

On Friday, March 18, 1889, The Carnegie Free Library of Braddock opened its doors to the public. Three weeks later, on Saturday, March 30, 1889, Andrew Carnegie himself dedicated the building!

With this, the FIRST Carnegie Library in the United States was born!

Every year we mark our birthday on March 30th, but this year we are going bigger and celebrating longer for our 135th Birthday.

Join us for our Birthday Bash on April 13, 2024, from 1 to 4 p.m. to kick off our 12-month celebration of our milestone birthday. We will have music, fun, and, most importantly, cake!!!

Tickets are $5 General Admission   (kids under 5 are free-Please note them in the special notes field)  General Admission Ticket includes: One Brew Gentlemen beer or non-alcoholic drink, birthday cake, activities & entertainment.