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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 May 18 at 6 PM to meet other local chess players, play a few games, take home some bragging rights, and ...
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WhoDunnIt: Murder Mystery Afternoon for Adults

It’s murder mystery afternoon at the library! Join us on May 16 at 2 PM to hunt down a killer (on paper, of course) and try to sleuth out what happened to our victim.  Open to adults ages 18+ with registration. Apply online or call 412-269-0334 ...
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Write Local: A Writer’s Group

Love to write, but want feedback on or readers for your work? Looking to break into writing and self-publishing? Writers 18 years and older can join Write Local, a group for local to gather and share their work, constructively critique one another, and receive feedback on ideas and more. Local ...
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Dollar Store Décor to Go: Mini Pallet Coasters

Upgrade these Dollar Store finds with a craft kit! This month we’re giving you all the supplies to make 2 mini farmhouse pallet coasters.  Pickup starts May 13. Ages 18+up only. Register online or call 412-269-0334 ...
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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 May 11 at 6:30 PM will focus on the basics of using the ...
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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 May 4 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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