3 Ghost Stories of Carnegie Library in Oakland
The main branch of the Carnegie Library in Oakland opened in 1895, naturally with a building that is so old, over the years stories have emerged about strange things happening … Continued
Explore Sensory Discoveries
At the beginning of October, my colleague Michael and I began presenting Sensory Discoveries storytime at CLP – Squirrel Hill. Sensory Discoveries is a program designed for children with autism and other sensory processing disorders, as well as peers of all abilities. It is a warm and welcoming space where children and their caregivers can gather to share stories, songs and hands-on activities.
The Power of Now
If you spent your whole life reading books on spirituality, meditation, trying to “figure it out”, I heartily recommend The Power of Now (DB 55646) by Eckhart Tolle. The author, … Continued
STEM Halloween Fun
Halloween is a great holiday to use STEM activities with children. Read on to learn more.
Self-Help and Motivational Books
This post is a confession, I like self-help and motivational books. I have for a long time. I know it sounds cliché, but many of these books have changed my … Continued
Horrifying Halloween How-To
(Warning: this post includes images of realistic special effects makeup that may be disturbing for some people) It’s October, which means it’s HALLOWEEN!! Well, not quite yet, but here are … Continued
Infants and Writing Skills…How Do I Do That?
When it comes to those five early literacy skills, the term “writing” can be misleading, especially in the context of infants and babies. Read on to learn more about encouraging this early learning skill.
Tolkien’s Two Towers
Recently I wrote on this blog about re-reading Tolkien’s Fellowship of the Ring. I enjoyed getting back into that book so much that I moved on to the next in the … Continued
New Locally Produced Title: Another Insane Devotion
LBPH is proud to share a new locally produced title available for loan or for download from BARD. Another Insane Devotion: On the Love of Cats and Persons was written … Continued
Historical Fiction Read: Out of This Furnace
As a Pittsburgh native recently returned to the region and looking to dig back into the local experience, I decided the family saga and local classic Out of This Furnace … Continued