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Spring Boredom Buster Bags

Get out of that wintry ennui by signing up for Spring Boredom Buster Bag. Each bag contains 2 movies, 2 books, a personalized reading recommendation list, and mystery items to keep you occupied as the warm weather dawns. This program is open to adults ages 18+. Register online or call ...

Weekend Warriors

Ever wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons but never had the chance? Are you an experienced player and need more excuses to roll d20s? Play with our DM Roxanne in the Moebius Dungeon: an endless dungeons filled with traps, fights, and puzzles from different 5e-compatible books.* On March 24 at ...

Take Home DIY: Egg Carton Spring Wreath

Register for your very own spring décor kit! On March 22, ages 18 + up can pick up a Take Home DIY kit to make a vibrant spring flower wreath out of egg cartons. Register online or call 412-269-0334 ...

Tech 101: Internet Basics

Behind or new to technology? Come to our Tech 101 classes for adults to learn beginner level computer and smart device tips in small, exclusive tutoring sessions with our Technical Services Librarian Ms. Roxanne. The Tech 101 class on March 18 at 6:30 PM will focus on the basics of using ...

Throwback Thursday Matinee: Leap Year

Join us for a matinee on March 14 at 11:30 AM, when we'll show the movie Leap Year (PG) with hot popcorn and cold drinks for you to share and enjoy. Please register by calling 412-269-0334 or by reserving your seat online. Summary: When Anna's four-year anniversary to her boyfriend ...

Stump the Artist

The library's funding has been taken captive by some Fictional Evil Overlords. These two artists must create randomly generated books and movies to rescue their funding. Can they do it or will they be stumped? Watch Stump the Artist, an improvisational art and comedy show, March 12 at 8 PM ...

 

Coming Soon

Take Home DIY: Egg Carton Spring Wreath

Register for your very own spring décor kit! On March 22, ages 18 + up can pick up a Take Home DIY kit to make a vibrant spring flower wreath out of egg cartons. Register online or call 412-269-0334 ...

Spring Boredom Buster Bags

Get out of that wintry ennui by signing up for Spring Boredom Buster Bag. Each bag contains 2 movies, 2 books, a personalized reading recommendation list, and mystery items to keep you occupied as the warm weather dawns. This program is open to adults ages 18+. Register online or call ...

Tech 101: Internet Basics

Behind or new to technology? Come to our Tech 101 classes for adults to learn beginner level computer and smart device tips in small, exclusive tutoring sessions with our Technical Services Librarian Ms. Roxanne. The Tech 101 class on March 18 at 6:30 PM will focus on the basics of using ...

 

Our Picks

Moon Landings: Crystal365

It's our first Moon Landing! If you're interested in crystals, natural healing and wellness, and meditation, Miss Kaylea's review of Crystal365 by Heather Askinosie is for you. Support our library by sharing our posts and websites, borrowing digital items, or donating online ...

Streaming in a Quarantine: A Cozy British Collection

Good day, Moon Township! If you are a fellow anglophile, take a gander at the list I've compiled of some of my favorite British series and film. Over the years I've made a point of watching as much English television as humanly possible. I still have some work to do, ...

Streaming in a Quarantine: Nicole’s Lighthearted Picks!

Hey all! Nicole here reporting from my home office (AKA the couch). Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. While most of us are spending our days indoors, I thought I would type out some of my favorite streaming video! Hopefully some of you will find a new (or old) ...

 

Career, Continuing Education & Finance

Test Prep

  • Khan Academy: A free online education website which provides test prep for the SAT, MCAT, NCLEX-RN, GMAT, CAHSEE, and IIT JEE.
  • Peterson’s: A college database and guide to tests, scholarships, resumes, and the college admission process.
  • Princeton Review: Admissions help, test prep, colleges searches, and tutoring.

College

  • Higher Education Resources: A list of local college websites and financial aid resources by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
  • Khan Academy: A free online education website which includes a guide to college admissions.
  • NEED: A scholarship and mentoring organization that provides aid and guidance for Pittsburgh’s under-served  and minority youth.
  • Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA): Pennsylvania’s guide to scholarships and colleges for students of all ages.
  • Peterson’s: A college database and guide to tests, scholarships, resumes, and the college admission process.
  • Pittsburgh Foundation Scholarship Search: Find scholarships for students of all ages in the Pittsburgh area.
  • Princeton Review: Admissions help, test prep, colleges searches, and tutoring.
  • Tuition Funding Sources: Students can search for scholarships and financial aid, take personality and career aptitude tests, and find detailed college information. Create an account using your email address and contact information. For the drop-down menu “How did you find out about the TFS website?” select Library and set Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh as your school.

Career Help

Continuing Education

  • Duolingo: Interactive language-learning program for all ages. Covers 28 different languages including English as a Second Language, Esperanto, and Klingon. Usable online or as an AndroidiOS, or Windows app. Users must register with an email account.
  • Khan Academy: Learn a variety of subjects including math, coding, economics, and humanities.
  • Mango Languages: Interactive online language learning for all ages. Languages include Spanish, French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Korean and English as a Second Language. Log in as a guest or by creating an account using your email address. You must have an account to save your progress.

 

Research

Genealogy

Writing

  • Dave’s ESL Cafe: A grammar guide for people learning English.
  • Grammar Girl: Articles, podcasts, videos and charts on perfecting your grammar.
  • Harvard Writing Guides: Harvard’s ebooks for writing college papers in different majors.
  • Purdue OWL: Purdue’s Online Writing Lab provides guides for writing styles, preventing plagiarism, and citation methods for different subjects.

 

Ask a Librarian

Have questions? Send a message to one of our librarians.

Heather Panella (Email: panellah@moonlibrary.org)

Specialties: Adult events and programs, collection development, Honorariums & Memorials, reference questions, general questions

Roxanne Cain (Email: cainr@moonlibrary.org)

Specialties: Technology and digital services, genealogy, research, reference questions

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