Latest News & Blogs
Bookish Movies in the Morning: People We Meet On Vacation
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 June 25 at 11 AM, we'll show People We Meet on Vacation (PG-13). Summary: Poppy wants to explore ...
Navigating the Journey to Personal Care: What Families Need to Know
Join CarePatrol of Pittsburgh on June 24th at 6:00 P.M. for "Navigating the Journey to Personal Care: What Families Need to Know". Geriatric Care Manager Lynne Robb will discuss how to ease the stress and uncertainty families often face when considering a transition to personal care, memory care, or independent ...
Conversations & Connections
Come and experience the simple joys of conversation! Connect with new and old friends as we sit, chat, and maybe sip some coffee in this new program for adults. Each session we will choose a topic/topics as a starting point and see where the conversation leads. On June 17 at ...
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 June 15 at 6:30 PM will focus on the basics of using the ...
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 June 15 at 6 PM to meet other local chess players, play a few games, take home some bragging rights, and ...
Bookish Movies in the Morning: Remarkably Bright Creatures
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 June 11 at 11 AM, we'll show Remarkably Bright Creatures (PG-13). Summary: Through unlikely bonds formed during night ...
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
- CareerLink Pittsburgh: Resume help, job recruiting, and unemployment services.
- Khan Academy: A free online education website which provides career aptitude tests and entrepreneurship classes.
- Pennsylvania Career Guide: A publication for Pennsylvania residents figuring out possible career paths.
- Pennsylvania CareerLink: Pennsylvania’s go-to website for career development.
- Volunteer Match: Find a volunteering gig based your location or interests.
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
- Ancestry Library Edition: The most popular family tree research website. This edition is only available within our library.
- Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh: A local organization which provides classes on genealogical research.
- Historic Pittsburgh: A collaboration between the University of Pittsburgh and local nonprofits which provides archival photographs and timelines.
- Jewish Genealogical Society of Pittsburgh: Founders of the Pittsburgh Jewish Newspaper Project.
- Moon Township Historical Society: Our local historical research organization.
- National Archives: Get started researching with the National Archives with videos, tutorial PowerPoints, and popular topics.
- Western Pennsylvania Genealogy Society: A local organization dedicated to the preservation of family history of 26 counties in the region.
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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