March Programs
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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March Programs
for Adults, Teens and Children
NEW!
Monday Programs ❘ 10 am
Wednesday Programs ❘ 12:15 pm
Job and Career: Skills for Success
Second Wednesday Meditation Group
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. ■
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. ■
Mondays ❘ 10 am – 12 pm
Tuesday Programs ❘ 12:15 pm
Doors open at noon, close at 12:15 pm
March 11 ❘ Sessions last 35 minutes
Thursday Lunch & Learn ❘ 12:15 pm
Fill your belly and your brain!
Estate Planning is For Everyone
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 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.
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 before. Starring Robert DuVall and Robert
Downey, Jr. (2014) ■
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 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.
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 entrepreneurial 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 history. ■
Want to know more? 412.281.7141 ❘ carnegielibrary.org ❘ facebook.com/clpdowntown
DOWNTOWN & BUSINESS
612 Smithfield Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15222
March Programs
for Adults, Teens and Children
Friday Programs ❘ 1 pm
Book Discussion Groups ❘ 12 pm
Let’s Speak English
Light Literary Lunch Club
Fridays ❘ First Floor Conference Room
If 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. ■
Saturday Programs ❘ 2:30 pm
Getting Connected: PowerPoint Basics
March 7 ❘ 2:30 – 4 pm cial
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.
Women’s History Month:
Saturday Silver Screen Film Club
March 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 finds herself caught between two worlds. Starring
Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Tom Wilkinson (2013).
Women’s History Month:
How to Write and Publish a Memoir
March 21 ❘ 2:30 – 4:30 pm
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.
Getting Connected: Basic Internet Searching
March 28 ❘ 2:30 – 4 pm
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. ■
Wednesday, March 4
“Sonny’s Blues” by James Baldwin
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.
Smithfield Critics Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, March 18
I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai with Christina Lamb
When the Taliban took control 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 ❘ 3:30 pm
Teen Time
Thursdays ❘ 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 ❘ 10:15 am
Kids Create: St. Patrick’s Day Craft
Saturday, March 14 ❘ 10:15 – 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. To register,
call 412.281.7141 or email [email protected].
STEM Imagination Builders: Block Party
Saturday, March 28 ❘ 10:15 – 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. ■
Want to know more? 412.281.7141 ❘ carnegielibrary.org ❘ facebook.com/clpdowntown
DOWNTOWN & BUSINESS
612 Smithfield Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15222
for Adults, Teens and Children
NEW!
Monday Programs ❘ 10 am
Wednesday Programs ❘ 12:15 pm
Job and Career: Skills for Success
Second Wednesday Meditation Group
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. ■
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. ■
Mondays ❘ 10 am – 12 pm
Tuesday Programs ❘ 12:15 pm
Doors open at noon, close at 12:15 pm
March 11 ❘ Sessions last 35 minutes
Thursday Lunch & Learn ❘ 12:15 pm
Fill your belly and your brain!
Estate Planning is For Everyone
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 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.
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 before. Starring Robert DuVall and Robert
Downey, Jr. (2014) ■
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 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.
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 entrepreneurial 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 history. ■
Want to know more? 412.281.7141 ❘ carnegielibrary.org ❘ facebook.com/clpdowntown
DOWNTOWN & BUSINESS
612 Smithfield Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15222
March Programs
for Adults, Teens and Children
Friday Programs ❘ 1 pm
Book Discussion Groups ❘ 12 pm
Let’s Speak English
Light Literary Lunch Club
Fridays ❘ First Floor Conference Room
If 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. ■
Saturday Programs ❘ 2:30 pm
Getting Connected: PowerPoint Basics
March 7 ❘ 2:30 – 4 pm cial
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.
Women’s History Month:
Saturday Silver Screen Film Club
March 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 finds herself caught between two worlds. Starring
Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Tom Wilkinson (2013).
Women’s History Month:
How to Write and Publish a Memoir
March 21 ❘ 2:30 – 4:30 pm
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.
Getting Connected: Basic Internet Searching
March 28 ❘ 2:30 – 4 pm
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. ■
Wednesday, March 4
“Sonny’s Blues” by James Baldwin
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.
Smithfield Critics Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, March 18
I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai with Christina Lamb
When the Taliban took control 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 ❘ 3:30 pm
Teen Time
Thursdays ❘ 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 ❘ 10:15 am
Kids Create: St. Patrick’s Day Craft
Saturday, March 14 ❘ 10:15 – 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. To register,
call 412.281.7141 or email [email protected].
STEM Imagination Builders: Block Party
Saturday, March 28 ❘ 10:15 – 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. ■
Want to know more? 412.281.7141 ❘ carnegielibrary.org ❘ facebook.com/clpdowntown
DOWNTOWN & BUSINESS
612 Smithfield Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15222
