Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh

The chroniclers of antiquity wrote that the Great Library of Alexandria held at its peak more than 400,000 scrolls on all manners of subjects, the most massive collection of knowledge in the ancient Mediterranean world. Despite the size of its holdings, this library definitely lacked one thing: a section for the blind and physically handicapped. Fortunately for the world, its modern successor has rectified that…

LBPH is proud to share a new locally produced title available for loan or for download from BARD.  Swing was narrated and edited by Sue Reinfeld.  This audiobook was carefully monitored by the LBPH Studio Team and Volunteers, and produced by Micah Pacileo. Swing By Philip Beard DBC12074 Follows the life-long friendship of two men brought together by their love for the 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates.  Strong language, explicit descriptions…

LBPH is proud to share a new locally produced title available for loan or for download from BARD. Hidden History of Pittsburgh was narrated by volunteer Tom Seiverling.  This audiobook was carefully monitored, edited, and produced by the LBPH Studio Team and Volunteers. Hidden History of Pittsburgh By Len Barcousky DBC10100 When Mark Twain visited in 1884, he claimed to spy a little bit of hell in Pittsburgh's…

LBPH is proud to share a new locally produced title available for loan or for download from BARD.  Betsy Ross and the Silver Thimble was narrated by Sandy Olanyk.  This audiobook was carefully monitored, edited, and produced by the LBPH Studio Team and Volunteers. Betsy Ross and the Silver Thimble By Stephanie Greene DBC10049 Young Betsy Ross is upset when her brother tells her that she cannot make furniture…

LBPH is proud to share a new locally produced title available for loan or for download from BARD.  Creamed Onions for Supper: The Great Depression, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania was narrated by volunteer Maggie Wolfram. This audiobook was carefully monitored, edited, and produced by the LBPH Studio Team and Volunteers. Creamed Onions for Supper: The Great Depression, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania By Carole A. Briggs and Todd J. Pfannestiel DBC 6548…

LBPH is proud to share a new locally produced title available for loan or for download from BARD.  The Philosophy of Andy Warhol (From A to B and Back Again) was narrated by volunteer Patti Hefron.  This audiobook was carefully monitored, edited, and produced by the LBPH Studio Team and Volunteers. The Philosophy of Andy Warhol (From A to B and Back Again) By Andy Warhol DBC 12062 A…

LBPH is proud to share a new locally produced title available for loan or for download from BARD. Lady Faustus was narrated by volunteer Thelma Snyder. This audiobook was carefully monitored, edited, and produced by the LBPH Studio Team and Volunteers. Lady Faustus By Diane Ackerman DBC 10070 Third collection of poetry by best-selling author Diane Ackerman. Topics include flying a plane, wonders of the…

LBPH is proud to share a new locally produced title available for loan or for download from BARD.  100 Things Pirates Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die was narrated and edited by volunteer Sue Reinfeld. This audiobook was carefully monitored and produced by the LBPH Studio Team and Volunteers. 100 Things Pirates Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die By Steve Ziants…

LBPH is proud to share a new locally produced title available for loan or for download from BARD.  Fleabrain Loves Franny was narrated by volunteers Marty Lieb and Thelma Snyder.  This audiobook was carefully monitored, edited, and produced by the LBPH Studio Team and Volunteers. Fleabrain Loves Franny By Joanne Rocklin DBC8516 Franny Katzenback, while recovering from polio, reads and falls in love with the brand-new book Charlotte’s Web. Bored…