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Get Your Game On
Saturday, November 7, 2009  
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Beechview
Middle schoolers and high schoolers, get your game face on. Play Guitar Hero ...
Teen Program
Saturday, November 7, 2009  
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Homewood

Teen Anime Club
Saturday, November 7, 2009  
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Main (Oakland)
We've got the anime you want to watch and a mountain of pocky to keep your sp...

Arts and Crafts

Feeling artistic? Want to learn more about art in your community, or in the world? Art is all around us, and these resources can help you learn more.

Art in Pittsburgh

There's lots of art in your own backyard. Pittsburgh's museums are among the best in the world, and our arts organizations have classes to help you find your inner artist.

  • Carnegie Museum of Art
    Exhibits like the Pittsburgh International, youth art classes and more can be found at the CMOA, founded by Andrew Carnegie to highlight the "Old Masters of the Future."
  • Heinz History Center
    250 years of Pittsburgh history, included art, antiques and more, is chronicled in this museum, located in the Strip District.
  • Manchester Craftsmen's Guild
    Manchester Craftsmen's Guild's nationally recognized after-school arts program for high school students has been designed to educate and inspire any young person who has an interest in the arts and creative self-expression.
  • Mattress Factory
    The Mattress Factory presents art you can get into: whole-room installations, urban garden parties, and more can be find at its historic North Side location.
  • Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
    Art classes and exhibits for all ages.
  • Pittsburgh Filmmakers
    Art is more than just paint on a canvas. Pittsburgh Filmmakers can teach you how to use film, photography and digital media to express yourself.
  • Pittsburgh Glass Center
    Pittsburgh Glass Center offers classes for teens in high school.
  • Three Rivers Arts Festival
    For fifty years, the Three Rivers Arts Festival has brought together the visual arts, performance art and music in one place.
  • The Warhol
    See the art of Pittsburgh Pop-Art Icon Andy Warhol and other contemporary artists.

Art Around the World

Want to learn more about different types of art from museums and organizations all over the world? These websites are a good place to start.

  • Art Crimes
    A delightful collection of graffiti from around the world.
  • MoMA: Red Studio
    New York's Museum of Modern Art presents a resource for teens to learn about modern art and talk about the issues in art that are important to them.
  • Smithsonian Institute
    The world's largest museum complex consists of 19 museums, 9 research centers and the National Zoo.

Art Online

More and more people are creating art online, and you can participate!

  • ArtPad
    The ArtPad Digital Canvas is a place for you to create your own paintings, hang them in a digital gallery and see other's art.
  • Doppel Me
    Need an avatar for your Facebook or MySpace page? Want to create a charicature of a friend?
  • Face Your Manga
    Haven't you always wished you had the spiky-haired, big-eyed look of a manga character? Now you can!
  • I Can Has Cheezburger
    Did you ever think of a lolcat as art? Funny, cute, sometimes poignant: cats with captions.
  • PostSecret
    Got a secret to tell? Put it on a postcard and mail it to PostSecret. Your secret could end up on the blog, or even in an art gallery near you.
  • SuperBad
    Is it art? Is it annoying? Whatever it is, it's addictive.

Crafts

Wearable and usable art - here's how to do it!

  • Craftzine
    The only magazine dedicated to crafting. Find new projects online!
  • Etsy
    Already crafty? Turn your artistic side into a money-making venture with Etsy.
  • HGTV: Crafting
    Let the masters of crafting show you how it's done.
  • Soap Teacher
    Get crafty and clean at the same time.
  • T-Shirt Surgery
    Do you like to cut up your t-shirts and make them new again? You're not alone: there's a LiveJournal community just for you.
Comics

Comics, graphic novels and more!

Games

Play alone or with other people; online, on TV or on a table - just play. It's good for you!

Online Games

Video Games

  • Get Your Game On!
    Did you know you can play video games at the library? Each month, almost every library offers gaming on a PS2 or Nintendo Wii.
  • Entertainment Software Ratings Board
    Your parents giving you a hard time? Want to find out the rating before you buy, or figure out why a game is rated M? This is the place to look.
  • Gamespot
    Reviews, walkthroughs and gaming news.
  • Grand Theft Childhood
    Do video games really make teens more violent? This website, a partner to the book with the same name, debunks a lot of myths about teens and gaming.
  • IGN
    Games, movies and more.
  • Mahalo: Video Game Walkthroughs
    Some of the most comprehensive walkthroughs out there.
  • Nintendo
    Find out about upcoming games and console news.
  • Playstation
    PS2, Playstation 3, PSP: Arguably the best graphics and some of the best games. Find out more from the company itself.
  • Xbox
    Your ultimate source for all things Xbox and Xbox 360.

Board and Card Games

  • Board Game Central
    Rules and more for gaming unplugged.
  • Hoyle Gaming
    Trying to remember the rules for your favorite card game? Hoyle Gaming is probably the best resource out there.
  • Monopoly
    Learn about the history of the game and even play online.
  • Scrabble
    The official Scrabble website includes a Scrabble dictionary and tournament rules.
Magazines & Zines

Online or in print, magazines are a great way to learn about new things or entertain yourself.

  • The Book of Zines
    Help with publishing your own zine - History, directory and purchasing information for online magazines.
  • TeenVoices
    Like the print magazine version, this site is written by, for and about teen girls and young adult women. Includes articles, creative writing and an activist of the month.
  • Teen Vogue
    Fashion starts here.
  • J-14
    A magazine "Just for Teens."
  • Shojo Beat
    Manga from the heart.
  • Shonen Jump
    The world's most popular manga magazine!
  • LàTeen
    El mundo es tuyo - The world is yours.
  • XY
    The only national magazine written for gay teens!
  • Sports Illustrated for Kids
    The name says it all!
Movies

Pittsburgh & CLP

Reviews & News

Watch Stuff Online

Get Movie Tickets

  • Movie Fone
    Find times and theater information
  • Fandango
    Pre-order tickets to be picked up at the theater

Make Your Own Movies

Share Your Movies

Music

Do you play an instrument, sing, or create electronic music? Do you like to put your headphones on and forget the rest of the world exists? Music is all around us…embrace the noise.

Music in Pittsburgh

General Music Resources

  • All-Music Guide
    Search for your favorite music by artist, album, song, style, label. Gives bio & discography info. Also an interactive review form.
  • Lyrics.com
    What did they just say?!? Never wonder about the words of your favorite songs again.
  • MTV Online
    Music videos, reality TV shows, and more.
  • Pandora
    Create your own internet radio station by putting in your favorites. Pandora will play those, but also use information about that music to find other things you might enjoy.
  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
    Information about the hall - but much, much more including tidbits of info about your favorite rock stars, chat rooms, and music clips.
  • Ultimate Band List
    Search by music type or group. News on music industry events.
  • Yahoo! Music
    Review albums, download free music and more.
Pittsburgh

Home of zombies, the first commercial radio station and the first bingo game, this town we call home has a lot of history - and a lot of fun stuff going on!

Getting Around

No wheels? No fear!

Pittsburgh Museums and Parks

  • Carnegie Museum of Art
    Exhibits like the Pittsburgh International, youth art classes and more can be found at the CMOA, founded by Andrew Carnegie to highlight the "Old Masters of the Future."
  • Carnegie Museum of Natural History
    Dinosaurs, gems, ancient history: learn about it all at CMNH!
  • Carnegie Science Center
    Want to learn about the planets, motion, or health? The Carnegie Science Center is the place for you.
  • CitiParks
    Find information about free events and activities in the city's parks and recreation centers including free summer movies, Schenley Ice Rink and pools open in the city.
  • Heinz History Center
    250 years of Pittsburgh history, included art, antiques and more, is chronicled in this museum, located in the Strip District.
  • Mattress Factory
    The Mattress Factory presents art you can get into: whole-room installations, urban garden parties, and more can be find at its historic North Side location.
  • National Aviary in Pittsburgh
    Big birds, small birds, even penguins: see them all at the National Aviary!
  • Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
    For well over 100 years, Phipps has introduced Pittsburghers to the natural beauty of flowers and other plants.
  • The Warhol
    See the art of Pittsburgh Pop-Art Icon Andy Warhol and other contemporary artists.

Pittsburgh Sports and Recreation

Pittsburgh Music

Pittsburgh History

Sports

Pittsburghers bleed Black and Gold…these resources will help you learn about our local teams - and our competition.

Pittsburgh Professional Sports

Sports History and Other Information

Professional Sports and Sporting Organizations

Technology

With technology constantly changing the way we do business, the way we have fun, and even the way we do homework, it's important to stay on top of what's new.

Television

America's favorite past time? Maybe, maybe not - but definitely up there on the list. Find your favorite shows here.

  • ABC
    The home of Grey's Anatomy, Ugly Betty, Lost and other favorites.
  • CBS
    CSI. Criminal Minds. Cold Case. Without a Trace. CBS does crime dramas right.
  • CW
    Teen TV Central: on the CW, you'll find Gossip Girl, 90210, One Tree Hill and more.
  • Disney Channel
    Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera got their start on the Disney Channel. Check out tomorrow's stars today!
  • Find Internet TV
    Trying to find your favorite show online? This site links to most shows available.
  • Fox
    Who doesn't love The Simpsons? You'll find them on Fox, along with other great cartoons like The Family Guy.
  • Hulu
    This partnerships between Fox and NBC brings you full episodes of shows from those two channels, as well as cable shows and movies - all for free!
  • MTV
    News, videos and reality tv shows from the original music television.
  • NBC
    Home of Heroes, Chuck, and more.
  • Television Without Pity
    Did you miss your favorite show? Get a no-holds-barred, tongue-in-cheek recap on TWoP!
  • The N
    The N is Nickelodeon's channel just for teens. Find full episodes, games and more on their site.
  • Teen Television
    All the information about your favorite shows in one place. Also includes polls, chat, videos and more.
    • TV Guide
    Just wanna know what's on? TV Guide has been the source for that for years. Their website also has interviews and articles about your favorite shows.
Theater

"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." Are you a player on the great stage of life? Or do you prefer to watch?

  • Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
    Find out what plays, musicals or other performances are happening in Pittsburgh.
  • Pittsburgh Musical Theater
    Can't make it to Broadway? See the most popular musicals right here in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Musical Theater also offers classes and performance opportunities for teens.
  • Pittsburgh Public Theater
    Presenting the best in contemporary theater.
  • Shakespeare's Globe
    The official website of the historic Globe Theater, including historical information.
  • Stagework
    Stagework brings the productions of England's Royal National Theater to you.
  • Teen Monologues
    Looking for a monologue to learn for an audition? This database lists free monologues you can use.
  • Theatre History
    Interested in theatre (or theater) through the ages? Here's a good place to start.
Videos

Are you a film watcher, or a film maker? Either way, here's some places to watch or post videos.

  • Google Video
    Find videos posted all over the internet.
  • TeacherTube
    Looking for videos but not sure about what you're finding? TeacherTube is a source for safe, educational videos - that probably won't be blocked at school.
  • YouTube
    Thousands of videos for your viewing enjoyment. You can even post your own and watch the comments roll in!
Writing

Do you express yourself through writing? These resources will help you improve your writing, get published or even win prizes for your work.

  • Ralph Munn Creative Writing Award
    Express yourself by entering the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's own writing contest. Win cash and be published!
  • AdLit Writing Contests
    Although this is written as if it were for your parents or teachers, don't let that stop you from entering these contests.
  • Alliance for Young Artists & Writers Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
    You can't get any more prestigious than this. Writers like Truman Capote, Sylvia Plath and Joyce Carol Oates had their beginnings in this contest. Acclaim, scholarships and more for students in grades 7 to 12.
  • CyberTeens Creativity
    Publishes poetry, fiction and non-fiction by teens.
  • A Girl's World
    Opportunities to send articles and creative writing and to find a pen pal for girls 7-17.
  • Gurl
    Show off with comics, poetry, stories and personal essays on this site for girls with a bit of an edge
  • HSJ.org: High School Journalism
    Check out high school newspapers from around the nation and see if yours is among them.
  • National Gallery of Writing
    Share your writing in this online gallery by the National Council of Teachers of English.
  • Pomegranate Words
    Writing tips plus a chance to publish poetry, fiction, literary essays and drama for anyone under 19.
  • Push Novel Writing Contest
    If you're in 7th to 12th grade and have written a novel or are in the process, submit it to PUSH, edited by none other than David Levithan.
  • TeenInk
    With both print and online versions, TeenInk has a wide readership and is a great place to submit your own writing.
  • TeenSpace
    From the Internet Public Library: booklists, tips, zines and other sources to read or to consider for submitting work .
  • TeenVoices
    Like the print magazine version, this site is written by, for and about teen girls and young adult women. Includes articles, creative writing and an activist of the month.