People’s History
The saying goes that “history is written by the winners.” Indeed, most history books are still written by the winners. Howard Zinn, the son of immigrant workers in New York, … Continued
On Having Animal Friends
I have almost always lived with animals: furred, feathered, and otherwise. When I was a child, my family always had at least one pet, whether it be a cat or … Continued
Growing Readers, Growing Leaders
In late June, LBPH hosted the BELL Academy’s 2017 Growing Readers and Growing Leaders program. Short for Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning, the BELL Academy is a program facilitated by the … Continued
New Locally Produced Title: Wind in a Box
LBPH is proud to a share a new locally produced title available for loan or download from BARD. Wind in a Box was narrated and edited by volunteer Karen Pallist … Continued
More Resources for Caregivers
A couple months ago I recommended some resources that both the Library and other organizations provide for locating credible information for the loved one under your care. The following are … Continued
Madison Ave. via the Library
I’ve mentioned before how one of the perks of working in a library is being exposed to all kinds of different books. Every day books cross my desk and I … Continued
New Locally Produced Title: Think Cool Thoughts
LBPH is proud to a share a new locally produced title available for loan or download from BARD. Think Cool Thoughts was narrated in partnership with Holy Family Academy and … Continued
“She’s My Little Deuce Coupe…”
We all look forward to summer for many different reasons, but for the novice motor head the season promises both warmer weather to work on our cars and a classic auto … Continued
Best of BARD: May 2017
With rising temperatures the blood boils, and that is evident with these thrills coming in hot from the heavy hitters – Deaver, Baldacci, Patterson, Slaughter, and Cornwell. It doesn’t get … Continued
New Locally Produced Title: How Jelly Roll Morton Invented Jazz
LBPH is proud to a share a new locally produced title available for loan or download from BARD. Jelly Roll Morton was narrated in partnership with Obama Academy and produced … Continued