March Programs
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Monday Programs ❘ 10 am Job and Career: Skills for Success Mondays ❘ 10 am – 12 pm Are you between jobs or looking for new opportunities? Discover your dream career path, develop technology skills, find and apply for jobs, tune up your resume and ace your interview. ■ Want to know more? 412.281.7141 ❘ carnegielibrary.org ❘ facebook.com/clpdowntown NEW! 612 Smithfield Street • Pittsburgh, P A 15222 DOWNTOWN & BUSINESS Thursday Lunch & Learn ❘ 12:15 pm Fill your belly and your brain! Estate Planning is For Everyone March 5 ❘ Presented by Jennifer Dunn Fifth Third Bank No matter your age, marital status or net worth, estate planning prepares everyone for the difficult times that come with the end of life. Join us and learn about the five most common documents used in estate planning: the will, trust, power of attorney, medical directive and living will. Last Minute Filing Tips March 12 ❘ Presented by Diana Smith IRS Tax Consulta nt Filing your taxes at the last minute? IRS Tax Consultant Diana Smith will be at the Librar y to provide advice and guidance for last-minute filers. Women’s History Month: Small Business Counseling for Women March 19 ❘ Presented by Anne Flynn Schlicht Center for Women’ s Entrepreneurship at Chatham University Are you a woman interested in starting or expanding your business? Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your business potential, learn about economic opportunities through entrepre- neurial education and training, mentoring and networking. Women’s History Month: The Homewood Cemetery and Pittsburgh’s Famous Women March 26 ❘ Presented by Jennie Benford Homewood Cemetery Historical Fund Women's History Month is the perfect time to learn about the amazing women who chose the Homewood Cemetery as their final resting place. Join Jennie Benford as she discusses the wide array of interesting women from Pittsburgh’s storied his tory. ■ Tuesday Programs ❘ 12:15 pm The Reel Story March 3 ❘ DVD 106 minutes This film dramatizes the story about the struggle of a Boston teacher, Annie Sullivan, to communicate with and teach the deaf, blind and mute child, Helen Keller . Starring Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke. (1962) The Poisoner’s Handbook March 10 ❘ DVD 120 minutes ❘Presented by PBS American Experience tells the story of the dawn of forensic investiga- tion, focusing on a number of cases of death by poisoning as well as accidental death by exposure to deadly chemicals. It examines the pioneering efforts of N ew Y ork's first medical examiner Charles Norris and his assistant, toxicologist Alexander Gettler. Historic Pubs of Dublin March 17 ❘ DVD 60 minutes ❘Presented by PBS Author Frank McCourt discusses the long history of Irish pubs and explores some of the legendary drinking establishments of Dublin. The Reel Story March 24 ❘ DVD 111 minutes An eleven-year-old miner's son is on his way to boxing lessons when he stumbles upon a ballet class. He secretly joins the class, knowing that his blue- collar family would never understand. But when his father finds out he must fight for his dreams and his destiny. Starring Julie Walters and Jamie Bell. (2000) The Reel Story March 31 ❘ DVD 141 minutes A big-city lawyer returns to his childhood home where his estranged father, the town's judge, is suspected of murder. He sets out to discover the truth and along the way reconnects with the family he walked away from years befor e. Starring Robert DuVall and Robert Downey, Jr. (2014) ■ Wednesday Programs ❘ 12:15 pm Doors open at noon, close at 12:15 pm Second Wednesday Meditation Group March 11 ❘ Sessions last 35 minutes Whether you’re a seasoned meditator or just a beginner, join us for a meditation practice session. Each session features an audio guided meditation followed by silent meditation. ■ for Adults, T eens and Children March Programs
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Free and open to the public programs for March at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Downtown and Business in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Monday Programs 10 am
Job and Career: Skills for Success Mondays 10 am 12 pmAre you between jobs or looking for new opportunities? Discover your dream career path, develop technology skills, nd and apply for jobs, tune up your resume and ace your interview.
Want to know more? 412.281.7141 carnegielibrary.org facebook.com/clpdowntown
NEW!
612 Smithfield Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222DOWNTOWN & BUSINESS
Thursday Lunch & Learn 12:15 pmFill your belly and your brain!
Estate Planning is For EveryoneMarch 5 Presented by Jennifer Dunn Fifth Third Bank
No matter your age, marital status or net worth, estate planning prepares everyone for the dicult times that come with the end of life. Join us and learn about the ve most common documents used in estate planning: the will, trust, power of attorney, medical directive and living will.
Last Minute Filing TipsMarch 12 Presented by Diana Smith IRS Tax Consultant
Filing your taxes at the last minute? IRS Tax Consultant Diana Smith will be at the Library to provide advice and guidance for last-minute lers.
Womens History Month: Small Business Counseling for WomenMarch 19 Presented by Anne Flynn Schlicht Center for Womens Entrepreneurship at Chatham University
Are you a woman interested in starting or expanding your business? Whether youre just starting out or looking to expand your business potential, learn about economic opportunities through entrepre-neurial education and training, mentoring and networking.
Womens History Month: The Homewood Cemetery and Pittsburghs Famous Women March 26 Presented by Jennie Benford Homewood Cemetery Historical Fund
Women's History Month is the perfect time to learn about the amazing women who chose the Homewood Cemetery as their nal resting place. Join Jennie Benford as she discusses the wide array of interesting women from Pittsburghs storied history.
Tuesday Programs 12:15 pm
The Reel Story March 3 DVD 106 minutesThis lm dramatizes the story about the struggle of a Boston teacher, Annie Sullivan, to communicate with and teach the deaf, blind and mute child, Helen Keller. Starring Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke. (1962)
The Poisoners Handbook March 10 DVD 120 minutes Presented by PBS American Experience tells the story of the dawn of forensic investiga-tion, focusing on a number of cases of death by poisoning as well as accidental death by exposure to deadly chemicals. It examines the pioneering eorts of New York's rst medical examiner Charles Norris and his assistant, toxicologist Alexander Gettler.
Historic Pubs of Dublin March 17 DVD 60 minutes Presented by PBSAuthor Frank McCourt discusses the long history of Irish pubs and explores some of the legendary drinking establishments of Dublin.
The Reel Story March 24 DVD 111 minutesAn eleven-year-old miner's son is on his way to boxing lessons when he stumbles upon a ballet class. He secretly joins the class, knowing that his blue-collar family would never understand. But when his father nds out he must ght for his dreams and his destiny. Starring Julie Walters and Jamie Bell. (2000)
The Reel Story March 31 DVD 141 minutesA big-city lawyer returns to his childhood home where his estranged father, the town's judge, is suspected of murder. He sets out to discover the truth and along the way reconnects with the family he walked away from years before. Starring Robert DuVall and Robert Downey, Jr. (2014)
Wednesday Programs 12:15 pmDoors open at noon, close at 12:15 pm
Second Wednesday Meditation Group March 11 Sessions last 35 minutesWhether youre a seasoned meditator or just a beginner, join us for a meditation practice session. Each session features an audio guided meditation followed by silent meditation.
for Adults, Teens and ChildrenMarch Programs
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612 Smithfield Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222DOWNTOWN & BUSINESS
Teen Programs 3:30 pm
Teen TimeThursdays 3:30 pmHang out at the Library and make Teen Time your time! Play Xbox projected on a screen for larger-than-life action, get crafty, read a book, play board games or just hang out with your friends and eat snacks.
Childrens Programs 10:15 am
Kids Create: St. Patricks Day CraftSaturday, March 14 10:15 11:15 amWell be making green things to celebrate St. Patricks Day, and drinking green milk! This is a family program for children 6 months to grade 5. Due to limited space, registration is required. To register, call 412.281.7141 or email [email protected].
STEM Imagination Builders: Block PartySaturday, March 28 10:15 11:15 amUsing STEM skills to build with a variety of blocks and structural toys, children develop critical thinking, teamwork and motor and communication skills. This is a family program for children age 6 months to grade 5.
Book Discussion Groups 12 pm
Light Literary Lunch ClubWednesday, March 4
Sonnys Blues by James BaldwinLove literature, but dont have much time? Bring a lunch and join us at noon on the rst Wednesday of each month to discuss a short story. Light refreshments are provided.
Smitheld Critics Book Discussion GroupWednesday, March 18
I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai with Christina LambWhen the Taliban took control in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an educa-tion. At fteen, she nearly paid the ultimate price as she was shot at point-blank range while riding the bus home from school. Instead, Malala's miraculous recovery has taken her on an extraordinary journey from northern Pakistan to the halls of the United Nations in New York.
Saturday Programs 2:30 pm
Getting Connected: PowerPoint BasicsMarch 7 2:30 4 pm cialLearn how to create slides with text and pictures, as well as other special techniques. This introductory class will help you make your next presentation a hit. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or solid mouse, keyboarding and Windows experience.
Womens History Month: Saturday Silver Screen Film ClubMarch 14 DVD 104 minutes Belle is an eighteenth-century English woman of mixed race who is raised in privilege by her aristocratic great-uncle and his wife, but is denied a proper social standing because of her skin color. She falls in love with a young idealist lawyer who aspires to create positive change and she nds herself caught between two worlds. Starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Tom Wilkinson (2013).
Womens History Month: How to Write and Publish a MemoirMarch 21 2:30 4:30 pmEveryone has a story to tell. Join Ann K. Howley, award-winning author of Confessions of a Do-Gooder Gone Bad, for a fun and interactive workshop on writing your story and getting it published.
Getting Connected: Basic Internet SearchingMarch 28 2:30 4 pmLearn how to search the web with ease. This introductory class will explain the basic components of web browsers and webpages, how to use search engines and more. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or solid mouse, keyboarding and Windows experience.
for Adults, Teens and ChildrenMarch Programs
Want to know more? 412.281.7141 carnegielibrary.org facebook.com/clpdowntown
Friday Programs 1 pm
Lets Speak EnglishFridays First Floor Conference RoomIf English is not your native language, join our group for lively English conversation. You don't need to bring anything or register. Let's Speak English is free and meets for an hour every Friday.
