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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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Tween sketch crew. Grades 5-8. July 27 at 4:30 PM.

Tween Sketch Crew

Kids in grades 5-8 can get together to sketch and have fun! At our Tween Sketch Crew on July 27 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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Teens in the kitchen: s'mores snack mix. Grades 7-12. Pickup starts July 23. Registration required.

Teens in the Kitchen: S’mores Snack Mix

It's time to let your inner chef loose! Starting July 23, teens in grades 7-12 will get supplies to make a snack mix that tastes like you just made it over an open campfire. Register online or call 412-269-0334 ...
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Afternoon lo-fi DIY: beaded phone charms. July 16 at 12 PM. Grades 7-12. Registration required.

Afternoon Lo-Fi DIY: Beaded Phone Charms

Join us for Afternoon Lo-Fi DIY, a fun low-tech crafting program with a few snacks and some relaxing music. On July 16 at 12 PM, grades 7-12 will make beaded phone charms. Register online or call 412-269-0334 ...
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Tween cup craze. July 13 at 6:30 PM. Grades 5-8. Registration required.

Tween Cup Craze

Grades 5-8, come to our Tween Cup Craze! On July 13 at 6:30 PM, tweens can join us to decorate their own tumblers and make a cup charm for the straw. Register online or call 412-269-0334 ...
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Afternoon Lo-fi DIY: Bookmark Bar. June 26 at 12 PM. Grades 7-12. Registration required.

Afternoon Lo-Fi DIY: Bookmark bar

UPDATE: This program has moved to June 26 at 12 PM. Join us for Afternoon Lo-Fi DIY, a fun low-tech crafting program with a few snacks and some relaxing music. This month we're taking it outdoors for a bookmark bar! On June 26 at 12 PM, grades 7-12 can choose ...
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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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