We have a BIG 125th matching campaign update

❤️ Inspired by our Milestone Matching Campaign...

In July, a longtime donor made an extraordinary pledge to match every donation to the Carnegie Carnegie -- dollar for dollar -- up to $125,000 through October 1.

The outpouring of support from our community so far has been incredible.

Thanks to the generosity of more than 170 supporters, we are so close to unlocking the full match that our success inspired two additional campaign pledges totaling $50,000!

This means every donation to the Carnegie Carnegie is now eligible to be matched, dollar for dollar, up to an incredible $175,000 through October 1 🎉

>>> Give Today!

We are deeply grateful for the support you all have given us over these past two months. And now, during Love Your Library month, we have even more reason to keep this momentum going.

During September, every donation to the Carnegie Carnegie will also receive a prorated match through the Love Your Library campaign, thanks to our friends at the Jack Buncher Foundation, NiSource Charitable Foundation & Columbia Gas.

You can help us unlock the full $175,000 match and raise a total of $350,000 to support the Library, Music Hall, Captain Thomas Espy Post, and ALL the programs and events that enrich our community every day.

But don't wait -- the campaign ends October 1!

Help us unlock the full $175,000 match and reach our $350,000 goal by the deadline. Join our growing community of supporters and make your gift today! There's truly never been a better time to give.

Donate Now ➞

For information about donating a gift of stock or for any other questions about donating to the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, please call 412.276.3456 x8 or email gallagherm@CarnegieCarnegie.org.

Please note: the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is a non-profit organization declared tax-exempt by the federal government (under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code) and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A copy of our official registration may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free from within Pennsylvania 800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. All donations to the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

The mission of the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall is to build community with a library, theater, and historic site that welcome, inform, entertain, and engage the community and the region in lifelong learning.

At the Carnegie Carnegie, we offer something for everyone.

We hope to see you here soon!

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