Labsy Awards 2018!
The annual Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Labsy Awards accepts creative work from hundreds of teens all over Allegheny County and submits them to professional judges in seven categories. The variety of art is astounding, and we can’t wait to share these creative efforts. Read on to learn more about the Labsy Awards, and how you can join in on the celebration.
Anime is everywhere!
For many many years Main was the only CLP library to have an Anime collection, but this year we’ve decided to expand into the branches.
Theodore Roosevelt
The Rise of the Theodore Roosevelt (DB 14168) by Edmund Morris is my current nightcap book. That is the book I read in bed to gently break my attention from … Continued
Going Back in Time
Recently, Tor, a top publisher of science fiction and fantasy books and a division of Macmillan, made a surprise announcement regarding a change in their eBook licensing model for libraries. … Continued
Join Us for Talking Book Club
As a Reader Adviser for the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped I get to participate in a number of great programs. One of my favorites, and one that … Continued
Good Books Ruin Lives
Baskets of laundry lay wrinkling, longing to be folded or hung. Plants are thirsty. The carpet needs a thorough vacuuming. Family members shushed and neglected. I’m moving next week, and … Continued
The Death Blog
Death is a subject that I think we should all think about more. The most certain thing in life is that it will eventually end. Why then do so many … Continued
20 Books That Inspire Black Girls to Strive Toward Greatness
When I saw this picture, I thought it is a dramatic illustration of the importance of little Black girls seeing themselves in children’s books! This picture of Michelle Obama is … Continued
New Recorded Bilingual Books for Children
The Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH) has recorded dozens of audiobooks in its on-site recording studio, and has made a special effort to include books for children … Continued
BEST OF BARD: JUNE 2018
Here is our new Best of BARD list, starting with number 1! If you find some of these titles interesting, and would like to listen to them, feel free to … Continued