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
Poet Rubén Darío
Rubén Darío is a Nicaraguan poet and author whose most important work was done in the late 19th century. He is one of the most influential poets of Latin America and … Continued
History Puzzles
NLS acquires audio and braille titles in many foreign languages from various domestic and foreign producers, as well as from cooperating agencies serving people who cannot read standard print around … Continued
STEM: All Hands on Tech – The Season’s Science Packed Berry
I love cranberries. Cranberry sauce, cranberry compote, dried cranberries in my cereal. But cranberries with my science? You bet.
New Locally Produced Title: Death by Cyanide
LBPH is proud to share a new locally produced title available for loan or for download from BARD. Death by Cyanide: The Murder of Dr. Autumn Klein was narrated by … Continued
Tolkien’s Silmarillion
The universe that JRR Tolkien created in his books is richly textured and expansive. Middle Earth is an amazing creation from one of the most beloved writers of the 20th … Continued
Idle Hands and Audio Books: Beginning Knitter Guide
With the temperature dropping and shorter days upon us, my passion for indoor hobbies like fiber arts and craft-making are reignited. In fact, my favorite way to enjoy these hunker-down hobbies … Continued
New Locally Produced Title: Supernatural Pittsburgh and Its Suburbs
LBPH is proud to share a new locally produced title available for loan or for download from BARD. Supernatural Pittsburgh and Its Suburbs was narrated by volunteer Paula Collins. This … Continued
Preservation Highlight: A look into history through Harper’s Bazaar
There is no arguing the magnitude of the fashion and culture magazine Harper’s Bazaar. Sometimes it can be easy to forget how long this publication has been around, and how … Continued
A Lifelong Love of Reading
The simple act of reading to your child, even an infant, helps to build their early literacy skills. Those skills will support them when they are old enough to start learning how to read on their own. But, wait! The goodness doesn’t stop there.