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Blind Date with a Book

Let us help you give the book lover in your life the perfect gift with our Blind Date with a Book fundraiser! For $20, you will get a mystery book picked just for you, a treat, and some bookish merch. Purchases must be prepaid online, over the phone, or in ...
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Lo-Fi DIY: Ceramic Painting

Join us for Lo-Fi DIY, a fun low-tech crafting program with a few snacks and some relaxing music. On February 24 at 6 PM, grades 7-12 will paint a turtle, a gnome, or ghost ceramic figurine. Register online or call 412-269-0334 ...
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Monsters & Middle Graders

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 her 5e homebrew setting of Fensprall! Players in grades 5-8 will participate in a level 1-3 beginner-friendly adventure on February 21 ...
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Teens in the Kitchen: Valentine’s Pink Fudge

It's time to let your inner chef loose! Teens in grades 7-12 can register for a kit to make a batch of sweet pink velvet fudge for Valentine's Day. Pickup starts February 10. Register online or call 412-269-0334 ...
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Teen Scene Craft Kit: DIY Bath Bombs

Did you know that you can make your own bath bomb with a few simple ingredients? Grades 7-12 can sign up to get fun at-home craft kit with the instructions and supplies you’ll need to create a Valentine’s Day themed bath bomb. Pickup starts February 10. Register online or call ...
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Lo-Fi DIY: Ceramic Painting

Join us for Lo-Fi DIY, a fun low-tech crafting program with a few snacks and some relaxing music. On January 27 at 6 PM, grades 7-12 will paint a turtle, a gnome, or ghost ceramic figurine. Register online or call 412-269-0334 ...
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Homework, College & Career Help

Homework Helpers

  • 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 Android, iOS, or Windows app. Users must register with an email account.
  • Grammar Girl: Articles, podcasts, videos and charts on perfecting your grammar.
  • Harvard Writing Guides: Harvard’s ebooks for writing college papers in different majors.
  • 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.
  • OverDrive Teen: Borrow ebooks and audiobooks using your library card.
  • Purdue OWL: Purdue’s Online Writing Lab provides guides for writing styles, preventing plagiarism, and citation methods for different subjects.

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

 

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Have questions? Send a message to our teen librarian.

Heather Panella (Email: panellah@moonlibrary.org)

Specialties: Teen events and programs, collection development, reference questions, general questions

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