The Immigrant Experience
I’ve been very fortunate in my life to have been able to meet people from many different walks of life, who think in different ways, and from many different places. … Continued
Writing Advice from Stephen King
American adults read or listen to an average of 12 books per year. Stephen King, on the other hand, reads seventy or eighty. He calls himself a “slow reader.” In … Continued
New Locally Produced Title: Sam McCool’s New Pittsburghese
LBPH is proud to share a new locally produced title available for loan or for download from BARD. Sam McCool’s New Pittsburghese: How to Speak Like a Pittsburgher was narrated … Continued
Citizenship Through Naturalization
If you are on your way to becoming an American citizen, Library for the Blind and Physically handicapped offers Barron’s U.S. Citizenship Test (DB78027). This audio book presents the procedures … Continued
Have you tried Libby and Hoopla for kids?
Borrowing eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, movies and TV shows for kids has never been easier! Here’s how to make the most of Libby and Hoopla apps using the kid friendly settings.
About Music: Accessing the NLS Music Section
Many patrons of the Pennsylvania Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped know that they have access to the NLS Music Section, but I suspect that not all of our … Continued
A Sense of Belonging
Learn how to make any town your hometown.
Best of BARD: November 2017
Here we finally find that holiday title I was expecting to see in October. Debbie Macomber’s Merry and Bright came in at number five for the top five books downloaded … Continued
STEM: All Hands On Tech – New Tech for a New Year!
In December, Children’s Librarians at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh celebrated a year of literacy and learning with the opportunity to explore new STEM programs, including robots and coding activities. Staff learned together as these opportunities allow us to create as a team and share our new knowledge with children in the coming year.
Holiday Offerings for the Not-So-Traditional
Want to get into the yuletide spirit but not a fan of the classic warm and fuzzy “feel-good” stories? Here are some books, movies, and a graphic novel that can … Continued