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Teen Bibliophile Box
Teens in grades 7-12 can sign up for a Teen Bibliophile Box to beat the summer boredom and blues. Each box will contain 1 book and 1 DVD, a craft, a few keepsake items, and a snack or two! To register for a box, visit our Google Form at https://forms.gle/ndSSyTPWb6tEs5yc6. Pickup ...
Teen Matinee & Cafe
Come in out of the heat for a matinee movie and some tasty treats! On July 23 at 11:00, we'll watch the Minecraft Movie (PG), make pizza bagels to eat, and brew Minecraft potions to sip on. Grades 7-12 welcome with registration. Register online or call 412-269-0334 ...
Teens in the Kitchen: Mini S’mores Pies
It's time to let your inner chef loose! Teens in grades 7-12 can register for a kit to make four mini s'mores pies in celebration of summer. Pickup is July 17. Register online or call 412-269-0334 ...
Monsters & Middle Graders
Ever wanted to play Dungeons & Dragons but never had the chance? Are you an experienced player and need more excuses to roll d20s? Play with our DM Roxanne in her 5e homebrew setting of Fensprall! Players in grades 5-8 will participate in a level 1-3, beginner-friendly, continuous but drop-in friendly ...
Mondioring Demonstration with Champion Canine
On July 19 at 11 AM, join trainers and dogs from Champion Canine and enjoy a demonstration of Mondioring, a working dog sport which combines obedience, agility, and protection elements and showcases the amazing control and athleticism these canines possess. Watch an incredible show & meet the trainers and a ...
Shrink It!
Come and partake in all things tiny! On July 15 at 5:30 PM, grades 7-12 can make Shrinky Dinks, snack on mini foods, and make some teeny tiny crafts. Register online or call 412-269-0334 ...
Coming Soon
Teen Bibliophile Box
Teens in grades 7-12 can sign up for a Teen Bibliophile Box to beat the summer boredom and blues. Each box will contain 1 book and 1 DVD, a craft, a few keepsake items, and a snack or two! To register for a box, visit our Google Form at https://forms.gle/ndSSyTPWb6tEs5yc6. Pickup ...
Teen Matinee & Cafe
Come in out of the heat for a matinee movie and some tasty treats! On July 23 at 11:00, we'll watch the Minecraft Movie (PG), make pizza bagels to eat, and brew Minecraft potions to sip on. Grades 7-12 welcome with registration. Register online or call 412-269-0334 ...
Teens in the Kitchen: Mini S’mores Pies
It's time to let your inner chef loose! Teens in grades 7-12 can register for a kit to make four mini s'mores pies in celebration of summer. Pickup is July 17. Register online or call 412-269-0334 ...
Our Picks
Girl Power 101: Books with Kick Butt, Creative, Strong, Smart Female Leads
Watch this slideshow by the Teen Department for book recommendations about tough, brilliant ladies in YA ...
If you like Dread Nation…
If you like Dread Nation by Justina Ireland but you're stuck on the wait list, here are some similar titles you can read. Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel (2011) Gone with the Respiration series, book 1. Available as a book, CD audiobook, and ebook ...
Staff Book Review: Dread Nation
Book: Dread Nation by Justina Ireland (2018) Available as a book, CD audiobook, ebook, and digital audiobook. Summary: Jane McKeene was born two days before the dead began to walk the battlefields of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania--derailing the War Between the States and changing the nation forever. In this new America laws ...
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
- 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.
Ask a Librarian
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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