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Solar Eclipse Party

Watch the moon eclipse the sun at Moon Library! Moon Township Public Library will be a viewing site for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. The moon will cover 97.8% of the sun for about three minutes starting at 3:19 PM. In addition to the viewing, we'll have Moon Pies, astronaut ...

Library Giving Day – Solar Eclipse Glasses

April 3 is Library Giving Day and we are running a special fundraiser! In anticipation of the upcoming total solar eclipse, Moon Library is offering solar eclipse glasses for a $2 donation. Due to limited supply, each patron can only get 2 pairs of glasses. Glasses may be purchased in ...
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Dip & Dots

Join us for some Dip & Dots, but not the ice cream kind! On April 2 at 6 PM, adults can bring their favorite homemade or store bought dip and dippers to snack on while they decorate a tote bag with dot art. Register online or call 412-269-0334 ...

Mooncraft

Play Minecraft Mooncraft with us on Twitch! At March 26 at 8 PM, Ms. Roxanne will explore our Minecraft server by showing off players' creations, make her own, and inevitably get killed by creepers. Want to join the fun? You can! Our Minecraft server is open to Moon Library patrons ...

Tech 201: Microsoft Excel

Know how to use a computer but want to learn more? Come to our Tech 201 classes for adults to learn intermediate level computer tips in small, exclusive tutoring sessions with our Technical Services Librarian Ms. Roxanne. The Tech 201 class on March 25 at 6:30 PM will cover using ...

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 ...

 

Coming Soon

Library Giving Day – Solar Eclipse Glasses

April 3 is Library Giving Day and we are running a special fundraiser! In anticipation of the upcoming total solar eclipse, Moon Library is offering solar eclipse glasses for a $2 donation. Due to limited supply, each patron can only get 2 pairs of glasses. Glasses may be purchased in ...
eclipse digital wallpaper

Solar Eclipse Party

Watch the moon eclipse the sun at Moon Library! Moon Township Public Library will be a viewing site for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. The moon will cover 97.8% of the sun for about three minutes starting at 3:19 PM. In addition to the viewing, we'll have Moon Pies, astronaut ...
dots on black background

Dip & Dots

Join us for some Dip & Dots, but not the ice cream kind! On April 2 at 6 PM, adults can bring their favorite homemade or store bought dip and dippers to snack on while they decorate a tote bag with dot art. Register online or call 412-269-0334 ...

 

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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