Got Cows?
When I find myself in search of a new book I pop on over to Goodreads for inspiration. One day while poking around, I came across a book with a … Continued
New Year Resolution
It is that time of year again to reflect on how well I did with the past year resolution and start to plan new ones for the upcoming year. This … Continued
Sugar Plum Fairies Dancing in My Head
It happens to me a lot this time of year. I hear a few notes from one of the iconic melodies and, suddenly, I’m backstage in the wings awaiting my … Continued
Life Is What You Make Of It
It is surprising how movies have started influencing what our reading lists look like. I have always observed that reading a novel is quite different from watching a movie. Sure, … Continued
Travels With Charley: In Search of America (and a good road trip book)
“We find after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; a trip takes us.” – John Steinbeck, Travels With Charley Somehow having managed to skip any Steinbeck in … Continued
Spotlight on Children’s Spaces: CLP – Carrick
The Carrick location is the most recently renovated library in the CLP system. It’s also the continent’s first Passive House library. Read on to learn more about the amazing features this neighborhood library has to offer.
Two Quaint Holiday Stories by Truman Capote
Tis the season, as I reluctantly accept it. I’m not officially in the Holiday spirit until after Thanksgiving, even if the retail world wants me to be. With the holidays … Continued
Spotlight on Children’s Spaces: CLP – West End
Over in the West End, right next to the Library Support Center, is Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) – West End. According to CLP history, West End was the first location to host storytime almost a century ago. Read on to learn more about this neighborhood location.
Two Art Shows for Visitors with Visual Disabilities
Somatosensory 2018 has opened at Carnegie Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Organized in conjunction with the Pittsburgh Society of Sculptors, this tactile art show features 14 works by … Continued
BEST OF BARD: OCTOBER 2018
Robert B. Parker’s Colorblind By Reed Farrel Coleman DB 92105 / CL 18089 After a stint in rehab, Paradise police chief Jesse Stone is confronted by a series of … Continued