Discover Historic Bookbinding: Book Bling
Like any well-loved tool or object, books have been decorated and embellished from their infancy. You know that feeling you get when you pick up a book that is such a joy to be holding? The distinguished spine catches your eye as your hand wraps around the boards perfectly, and as you crack open the front cover you are hit by a symphony of color and marks. You haven’t even gotten to the information yet, and you’re already under the book’s spell. We know that feeling, too.
Pint-Sized Poetry
April is National Poetry Month. Celebrate with your young child!
Library Books
Libraries, and the study of libraries, are near and dear to me. In fact, I’ve spent the last two years going back to school for a Master of Library and … Continued
George Lucas: A Life
2017 marks the 40th anniversary of the premier of the original Star Wars. In honor of this momentous occasion, be sure to check out Brian Jay Jones’ definitive biography of the Creator, George Lucas: A Life.
New Locally Produced Title: Joltin’ Joe DiMaggio
LBPH is proud to a share a new locally produced title available for loan or download from BARD. Joltin’ Joe DiMaggio was narrated in partnership with the Obama Academy and … Continued
New Locally Produced Title: Frida
LBPH is proud to a share a new locally produced title available for loan or download from BARD. Frida was narrated by volunteer Maggie Wolfram and produced and edited by … Continued
Welcome to Pittsburgh: Bike Trails!
This past Saturday, April 8th, was National Opening Day for Rail-Trails across the country. As I’ve shared in the past, I’m a huge fan of of the many bike trails in and around the city of Pittsburgh. In celebration of Opening Day, I’m going to share three easy-to-moderate bike rides that do not require much riding on the road.
Take Me Out To the Opera
“Take Me Out To the Opera” has been the theme for the 2016-2017 season of the Pittsburgh Opera in anticipation of their first world premiere in the company’s 78 year history, The Summer King, the story of Pittsburgh baseball legend Josh Gibson. Daniel Sonenberg, composer of the opera, began working on this opera almost 15 years ago, but his love of baseball and his interest in the history of the Negro leagues goes back to his childhood. Reading the blog on his website, you feel his joy at finally having a fully staged version of this piece come to life in the city where Josh Gibson made his mark.
Cultivating Empathy in Children with Books
When children are exposed to a mix of diverse narratives and worldviews, they better understand what it means to be a compassionate human being; they develop empathy. But how can we … Continued
New Locally Produced Title: Civil War Pittsburgh: Forge of the Union
LBPH is proud to a share a new locally produced title available for loan or download from BARD. Civil War Pittsburgh: Forge of the Union was narrated by volunteer Tom … Continued