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Teen take home word nerd kit. Grades 7-12. Pickup starts September 11. Registration required.

Teen Take Home: Word Nerd Kit

Are you the kind of teenager who studies the dictionary for fun? Sign up for our Teen Take Home: Word Nerd Kit. Starting September 11, grades 7-12 can pick up an activity packet including word searches, crosswords, riddles, logic puzzles, and a DIY magnetic poetry craft. Register online or call ...
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Tween sketch crew. September 9th at 6:30 PM. Grades 5 through 8. Registration required.

Tween Sketch Crew

Kids in grades 5-8 can get together to sketch and have fun! At our Tween Sketch Crew on September 9 at 6:30 PM, we'll have snacks, ideas and music while you draw your hearts out. Register online or call 412-269-0334 ...
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Financial seminar: student loans with Tim Emery of Operation HOPE. September 9 at 6:00 PM. Registration required.

Financial Seminar: Student Loans

Overwhelmed by the thought of student debt? Adults and teenagers can join Tim Emery of Operation HOPE on September 9 at 6 PM for an overview of student loans. This seminar will cover key terms, borrowing decisions, and practical steps for managing repayment with confidence. Register online ...
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Tween Sketch Crew. August 25th at 4:30 PM. Grades 5-8. Registration required.

Tween Sketch Crew

Kids in grades 5-8 can get together to sketch and have fun! At our Tween Sketch Crew on August 25 at 4:30 PM, we'll have snacks, ideas and music while you draw your hearts out. Register online or call 412-269-0334 ...
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Tween Brain Games. August 20th at 6:30 PM. Registration required. Grades 4-6.

Tween Brain Games

Grades 4-6, solve riddles, create optical illusions, and more during Tween Brain Games on August 20 at 6:30 PM. Register online or call 412-269-0334 ...
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Tween Junk Journal Crew. August 19th at 7 PM. Grades 5-8. Registration required.

Tween Junk Journaling Crew

Tweens, join us to junk journal your hearts out! On August 19 at 6:30 PM, grades 5-8 can bring their own journal and anything they might want to put into it. Register online or call 412-269-0334 ...
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Homework, College & Career Help

Homework Helpers

  • 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.
  • Grammar Girl: Articles, podcasts, videos and charts on perfecting your grammar.
  • Harvard Writing Guides: Harvard’s ebooks for writing college papers in different majors.
  • 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.
  • OverDrive Teen: Borrow ebooks and audiobooks using your library card.
  • Purdue OWL: Purdue’s Online Writing Lab provides guides for writing styles, preventing plagiarism, and citation methods for different subjects.

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

 

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Have questions? Send a message to our teen librarian.

Heather Panella (Email: panellah@moonlibrary.org)

Specialties: Teen events and programs, collection development, reference questions, general questions

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