East Liberty: Serving and Welcoming the Community for 115 Years
As the sixth branch of the original neighborhood locations to open, the East Liberty library has been serving the community since 1905. The branch has been housed in two locations … Continued
Films I Liked Better Than Their Books (Or Why I’m a Bad Librarian)
There are few films based off of books that probe me to venture into reading their literary counterparts for one reason: I’ve never liked the book better. This, of course, all started … Continued
Veteran’s Day Library Picks
Throughout the years, Veterans Day adopts a new meaning and context for each generation. When I was growing up, the holiday felt (and still is) very much attached to the … Continued
Attack of the Pumpkin Spice Everything!
Some would rather gag on a gourd instead of enjoy the onslaught of pumpkin inspired products that crop up this time of year. I, unfortunately for those of you, am not one of … Continued
Start Your Own Book Club
As fall lingers around the corner, many of us look forward to getting back in the swing of our routines with school, work and other responsibilities. While you may be reflecting on … Continued
Trying Something New…
I’m currently reading Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal, a story about a young Indian-English woman who takes a job teaching a writing class to a group … Continued
More Resources for Caregivers
A couple months ago I recommended some resources that both the Library and other organizations provide for locating credible information for the loved one under your care. The following are … Continued
“She’s My Little Deuce Coupe…”
We all look forward to summer for many different reasons, but for the novice motor head the season promises both warmer weather to work on our cars and a classic auto … Continued
A Young Adult Convert
My friends and colleagues know me as someone who didn’t spend much time in the realm of young adult (YA) fiction at the age when that genre should have appealed … Continued
Buy It Right
How do you feel you’re getting a good deal? Is it from the brand you’re purchasing? Is it from how much you paid for what you bought? Or it is … Continued