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Armchair Traveler: England. Aug. 27 at 11 AM. Registration required. Ages 18 + up.

Armchair Traveler: England

Travel the world without ever leaving your chair (or, in this case, the library). On August 27 at 11 AM, adults ages 18 + up will watch some travel documentaries, discuss our own travels, and snack on foods from around the world. This month's location: England Register online or call ...
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Adult art studio. August 31 at 6:30 PM. She sketches seashells. Registration required.

Adult Art Studio: Fish

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 August ...
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Dollar Store Decor to Go: Boho Wreath. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. Pickup starts August 31.

Dollar Store Décor to Go: Boho Wreath

Upgrade these Dollar Store finds with a craft kit! This month we’re giving you all the supplies to make a boho chic wreath with embroidery hoops, yarn, and some fun flowers that can carry you from summer into fall. Pickup starts August 31. Ages 18 & up only. Register online ...
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Bookish movies in the morning. The Devil Wears Prada. August 20 at 11 AM. For adults with registration.

Bookish Movies in the Morning: The Devil Wears Prada

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 August 20 at 11 AM, we'll show The Devil Wears Prada (PG-13) Summary: Miranda, editor of "Runway" magazine, ...
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Tech 101: Beginner level technology Classes. August 17 at 4:30 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 August 17 at 6:30 PM will focus on the basics of using the ...
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Checkmate! Ages 18 + up chess club. 3rd Monday of the month at 6:00 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 August 17 at 6 PM to meet other local chess players, play a few games, take home some bragging rights, and ...
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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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