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Tomatoes!

Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable that gardeners grow each summer in Pennsylvania. What does determinate and indeterminate mean? Can tomatoes be grown in containers? When can they be planted? Do they need to be staked? Do they need to be pruned? On April 28 at 6 PM, Master Gardener Barb Kline ...
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Tech 201: What is AI?

ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini, Grok...what are they? Our Technical Services Librarian Ms. Roxanne explains what the different AI services are, how they work, their limitations, how to identify AI-generated material, and the ethics of using AI. For adults. Register online or by calling 412-269-0334 ...
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Lunch at the Library

On April 27 at 12 PM, we’re opening our Sky Room for local brown baggers to come and eat in the quiet of the library. Bring your food and relax on your lunch break with some coloring pages, word searches, and chill music. Adults are welcome. No registration is required ...
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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 tutoring sessions with our Technical Services Librarian Ms. Roxanne. The Tech 101 class on April 20 at 6:30 PM will focus on the basics of using the ...
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Checkmate!

Chess players of all skill levels are welcome to join us for our new Adult Chess Club every 3rd Monday of the month at 6 PM. Stop by on April 20 at 6 PM to meet other local chess players, play a few games, take home some bragging rights, and ...
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/ Adults, adults, ages 18 + up, chess, chess club, classic games, Events & Programs, games, tabletop games

Tech 101: Phones & Tablets

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 technology librarian Ms. Roxanne. The Tech 101 class on April 13 at 6:30 PM will focus on finding apps, managing memory ...
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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 Android, iOS, 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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