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MTPL's Djo Jam. Celebrating the Djo concert in Pittsburgh. Saturday, July 11 6-8 PM. "Where did Djo Go?" scavenger hunt. Bracelet bar. Sign making station. Bookmark making. Themed refreshments. Photo spots. Djo performance on our outdoor screen. For adults and teens (grades 7-12).

Djo Jam

Celebrate Djo's Pittsburgh concert with an evening of music, creativity, and indie vibes at Moon Township Public Library! On July 11 at 6 PM, teens in grades 7-12 and adults can explore our "Where Did Djo Go?" Scavenger Hunt, create their own friendship bracelets, signs, and bookmarks, snap photos at ...
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Bookish movies in the morning. Tom Hanks is A Man Called Otto. July 23 at 11 AM. Registration required. Ages 18 +.

Bookish Movies in the Morning: A Man Called Otto

Adults, join us every other Thursday morning for some of your favorite reads brought to the big screen. We'll provide the snacks and refreshments, you provide a friend and the fun. On July 23 at 11 AM, we'll show A Man Called Otto (PG-13). Summary: Based on the comical and ...
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Adult art studio. July 22 at 6:30 PM. She sketches seashells. Registration required.

Adult Art Studio

Want to learn how to draw? Join our Adult Art Studio to practice drawing a different subject every month and commiserate with fellow artists. Bring your own supplies and sketchbooks or use some of our own. In artistic burnout? We'll supply coloring pages for a low-stress art night. On July ...
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Checkmate! Ages 18 + up chess club. July 20 at 6 PM. Registration required.

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 July 20 at 6 PM to meet other local chess players, play a few games, take home some bragging rights, and ...
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Tech 101: Beginner level technology classes. July 13 at 6:30 PM. Topic: internet basics. Registration required.

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 July 13 at 6:30 PM will focus on the basics of using the ...
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Bookish movies in the morning: Where'd You Go, Bernadette. Ages 18 +. July 9 at 11 AM. Registration required.

Bookish Movies in the Morning: Where’d You Go, Bernadette

Adults, join us every other Thursday morning for some of your favorite reads brought to the big screen. We'll provide the snacks and refreshments, you provide a friend and the fun. On July 9 at 11 AM, we'll show Where'd You Go, Bernadette (PG-13). Summary: Bernadette Fox, a loving mom, ...
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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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