HIGHLIGHTS:
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Book Lists
New on Book Stop - brand new books available first come, first serve. Only a 3 week checkout with no extensions. However if you haven't finished your book come in to see if another copy has been returned. More chances to read that just published edition. Lots of choices available.
This Month's Film Movement Feature
February 2009 Release
Eldorado
First-run, Award-winning, Independent Films on DVD
Too many great films are never widely released, despite critical acclaim and major awards. Millions of film fans across the country never get the chance to see them. Discover the best foreign and independent films available in our library. (back to top)
BYTES:
Database Corner: Helpful databases, web related information
Looking for your Dream Job? Are you in the middle of a job transition?
Go to Job and Career Information, a one-stop link for detailed information about job searching and careers.
Eight awesome sites are available with answers to all your career questions!
Ferguson's Career Guidance Center (Use your Mt. Lebanon Public Library Card for remote access.)
Commonwealth Workforce Development System
America's Job Bank
Re-Employment Portal
Monster.com
HotJobs
HigherEd Jobs
Job and Career Center at CLP
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Check out the new CareerOneStop reemployment portal:
- information on unemployment insurance benefits
- health-care coverage
- dealing with job loss
- obtaining financial assistance
You will find assistance with:
- self-assessment tests
- upgrading job skills
- interviewing and resumes
- job hunting skills
- employment trends
- the hottest jobs
- certification courses
- apprenticeships, internships, and summer jobs
- salary guides and professional tip
- information about choosing a college
- choosing a major
- writing essays
- obtaining scholarships & financial aid
- getting into a work study program or graduate school.
Now is the time to explore all the great resources Mt. Lebanon Public Library has to offer.
- Career Development Center CDC
- Amby's Work Site - Job Link Database Pittsburgh Section
Additional links to help with your job searching.
COMPUTER TUTORING - Need to learn some computer basics or do you need to improve your computer skills? We have computer tutors available. They provide, free, one hour personal instruction. Call the reference desk to reserve your day and time.
Improving Your Language Skills 
Mt. Lebanon Public Library has a new online language learning program to replace Rosetta Stone. If you want to learn a new language or enhance your language skills, try our Tell Me More Language Learning Database. We realize you were familiar with Rosetta Stone, unfortunately the vendor no longer provides subscriptions to public libraries. We knew you wanted and needed an alternative and now you have access to Tell Me More. Here's a full description of the Tell Me More and how to set-up an account.
Tutor.com-Live Homework Help
Students: Need a little extra help in school? We have the answers! Beginning December 1, 2008, Mt. Lebanon Public Library is providing Tutor.com-Live Homework Help, a free online service generously funded by the Friends of Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
Mt. Lebanon Recycling
Recycling pickup is every other week on your regular trash pickup day.
Single Stream Recycling Video(how items are recycled)
Printable Recycling List
BUZZ:
Library announcements, programs & event highlights, related links, librarian comments
EVENTS:
Sunday Fun-Days at The Library!
2 - 3 PM
Fun programs on Sunday afternoons for children ages 3* and up and their families.
Discover Poetry with Samuel Hazo
Monday - Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6 7:00 - 8:45 PM
Samuel Hazo President, founder, and director of the International Poetry Forum, will conduct a 6-week Discovery series on Poetry. Registration required. Materials fee: $20 for The Song of the Horse
Hina Matsuri -- Japanese Doll Festival
Tuesday - Mar 3 3:15 - 4:30 PM
Helping Children and Adolescents with Anxiety
Tuesday - Mar 3 7 – 8:30 PM
Join our Bienvenido - Have Fun While You Speak Spanish group
Wednesday - March 4 & 18 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Practice your Spanish in an informal setting! Contact Hilda Schorr-Ribera 412-531-1912
Enjoy an authentic recipe provided by the group:
Flounder/Cod with Almond Sauce
Lenguado En Salsa De Almendras
Gaelic League of Pittsburgh
Thursday - Mar 5 6:45 – 9 PM
Bridget Burns 412-277-0137 misebrid@comcast.net
League of Women Voters Lunchtime Series
Thursday - Mar 5 12 – 2 PM
This month's topic: National Popular Vote
Check out the Be Green topics this month, discussing biointensive veggie gardening, backyard composting and Part I of the Globalization Series.
BeGreen Blog by Caroline Tibbetts
Discover Barbra Streisand: Her Life, Music, and Movies
Monday - Mar 9, 16, 23, 30, & April 13, 20 10 AM - 12:00 PM
Mt. Lebanon's own Dr. Cleon Cornes presents a 6-week Discovery series on the American music icon,
Barbra Streisand: Her Life, Music and Movies.
Sock Monkey Making Workshop
Thursday - Mar 12 7 – 8:30 PM
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
Sunday - Mar 15 2 – 3 PM
Wear GREEN today when you come to our Irish extravaganza!
For children ages 3 and up, and their families.
Location: Meeting Room A
Friday Night at the Library Series
Music with the Ortner-Roberts Duo
Friday - Mar 20 7:30-9 PM
Yiddish/Creole Fusion II: the Journey Continues...a celebration of swing, klezmer, Harlem stride, and early calypso.
How the Circus Helped Folks During the Great Depression
Wednesday - Mar 25 7:30 - 8:50 PM
A presentation of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council, in cooperation with the Historical Society of Mount Lebanon and the Mt. Lebanon Public Library.
Annual Teen Women's Sleepover
Friday - Mar 27 at 7 PM / Saturday - Mar 28 (pickup 9:00 AM)
Registration required by March 23rd. Limited spots available.
LIBRARY TIPS:
Specific tips on how to get the most out of your library.
Effective February 18, 2009, all libraries in the Allegheny County has implemented the Use of Personal Identification Numbers (PINS) for accessing library accounts online. Everyone will need to create their own PIN #. Here is an explanation of why and how to set your PIN #.
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April 2009
Cinderella
Celebrate the Rain: Rain Barrel Workshop
Prospect Research on the Internet
National Weather Service SKYWARN Training
Local Food Slow Food with Marlene Parrish