Carengie Library Programs
Carnegie Library
612 Smithfield Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15222
DOWNTOWN & BUSINESS
March 2015
Tuesday Programs
March 3, 2015 – 12:15 pm
The Reel Story – 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)
March 10, 2015 – 12:15 pm
The Poisoner’s Handbook – DVD, 120 Minutes
American Experience tells the story of the dawn of forensic investigation, 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 New York’s first medical examiner Charles Norris and his assistant, toxicologist Alexander Gettler. Presented by PBS.
March 17, 2015 – 12:15 pm
Historic Pubs of Dublin – DVD, 60 Minutes
Author Frank McCourt discusses the long history of Irish pubs and explores some of the legendary drinking establishments of Dublin. Presented by PBS.
March 24, 2015 – 12:15 pm
The Reel Story – 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)
March 31, 2015 – 12:15 pm
The Reel Story – 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 before. Starring Robert DuVall and Robert Downey, Jr. (2014)
Wednesday Programs
February 11, 2015 12:00 PM
Second Wednesday Meditation Group
Whether you’re a seasoned meditator or just a beginner, join us for a meditation practice session on the second Wednesday of the month. Each session features an audio guided meditation, followed by silent meditation. Doors open at noon, close at 12:15, and the sessions last a total of about 35 minutes.
Thursday Lunch and Learn
March 5 I 12:15- 1:15 PM
Estate Planning is For Everyone
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 for a free seminar and learn about the five most common documents used in state planning: the will, trust, power of attorney, medical directive, and living will.
March 12 I 12:15- 1:15 PM
Last Minute Filing Tips
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 filers.
March 19 I 12:15- 1:15 PM
Women’s History Month: Small Business Counseling for Women
Presented by Anne Flynn Schlicht, Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Chatham University
Are you a woman interested in starting or expanding your business? The Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Chatham University creates economic opportunities for women through entrepreneurial education and training, mentoring, and networking. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your business potential, the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurship offers a variety of programs to fit your business needs.
March 26 I 12:15- 1:15 PM
Women’s History Month: The Homewood Cemetery and Pittsburgh’s Famous Women
Presented by Jennie Bedford, Homewood Cemetery
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, Director of Programming
for The Homewood Cemetery Historical Fund, as she discusses the wide array of interesting
women from Pittsburgh’s storied history.
Friday Programs
Let’s Speak English
Fridays I 1:00 pm
If English is not your native language, join our group for lively English conversation. You don’t
need to bring anything, and there is no need to register. Let’s Speak English is free and meets
every Friday from 1:00-2:00pm.
Saturday Programs
March7 I 2:30-4:00pm
Getting Connected: PowerPoint Basics
Learn 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.
March14 I 104 minutes
Women’s History Month: Saturday Silver Screen Film Club
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 finds herself caught between two worlds. Starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Tom Wilkinson (2013).
March 21 I 2:30– 4:30pm
Women’s History Month: How to Write and Publish a Memoir
Everyone 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.
March 28 I 2:30-4:00pm
Getting Connected: Basic Internet Searching
Learn 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.
Job & Career Programs NEW
Skills for Success
Mondays I 10 am
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.
Book Discussion Groups
March 4, 2015 12:00 pm
Light Literary Lunch Club
Love literature, but don’t have much time? Bring a lunch and join us at noon on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss a short story. Light refreshments are provided. This month’s selection is “Sonny’s Blues” by James Baldwin.
March 18, 2015 – 12:00 pm
Smithfield Critics Book Discussion Group
I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai with Christina Lamb
When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. At fifteen, 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.
Teen Programs
Teen Time
Thursdays I 3:30 pm
Hang 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.
Children’s Programs
Kids Create: St. Patrick’s Day Craft
Saturday, March 14, 2015 I 10:15 AM -11:15 AM
We’ll be making green things to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, and drinking green milk!
This is a family program for children 6 months to grade 5. Due to limited space, registration is required for this special program. To register, please call 412.281.7141 or email us at downtown@carnegielibrary.org
STEM Imagination Builders: Block Party
Saturday, March 28, 2015 I 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Using 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. No registration required.
