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
Dark Cute (Yes, this IS about Beanie Babies)
I stumbled on Zac Bissonnette’s book The Great Beanie Baby Bubble shortly after it was published and I was blown away by it for a few reasons. From the first few Beanie fanatics who actually made a great deal of money from selling “rare” beanies (like Humphrey the Camel, Patty the Platypus, and Old Face Teddy), to the development of publications devoted to the hobby and practice, to an interview with the now incarcerated so-called Beanie Baby Murderer, Bissonnette does an amazing job.
Romance By the Numbers!
As the weather turns a bit colder may we suggest heating up your reading with some romance? If you are new to the genre don’t worry! We have you covered. … Continued
Fra-gee-lay? Must be Italian…
We all have our favorite holiday movies. Maybe you have to watch It’s a Wonderful Life every December. Perhaps you’re more of a Frosty fan. Me, I’m all about A Christmas Story.
STEM: All Hands on Tech – Give the Gift of STEM Learning!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…that’s right, new picture book biographies! A few times a year, Librarians get the opportunity to choose some of the season’s best biographies for their Children’s collections. December’s selections are especially exciting as book awards season approaches and best of lists accumulate.
Wrinkle, Wind, Planet
When I saw the trailer for the Wrinkle in Time movie, I was immediately hooked to the story. A Wrinkle in Time was my first taste of Madeleine L’Engle’s writing and … Continued
Murder! On the Orient Express?
Looking for a Poirot fix while you’re waiting for the new Murder on the Orient Express to come out on DVD? We have downloadable options for you.