Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians

Moonshot Museum staff will discuss Pittsburgh’s contributions to the future of space explorations. Meet the fleet of robotic landers and rovers, under construction on Pittsburgh’s Northside. For adults. This program will take place in-person at LAMP, 4724 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

The Patron Engagement Section of the NLS is offering monthly programs called The Many Faces of BARD. These hour-long programs will occur on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. Each program will include a brief presentation followed by questions related to BARD. The topic this month will be Using BARD Mobile for Android for Low-Vision Users.  After the demonstration, NLS staff will take questions about the demonstration or anything else relating to BARD.  Join this session by going to https://loc.zoomgov.com/j/1606793893?pwd=clRnNWhwUHZIb3lhWnVRTWNONmxUZz09 on a computer or by calling 1-669-254-5252.

Join us for storytime at LAMP!  This storytime series will highlight LAMP’s mission to make reading accessible to all by incorporating sensory friendly elements and highlighting books that celebrate inclusion, representation, and diversity.  Following storytime, participants are invited to stay for play! This program is designed for children from birth to 5 years with caregivers. In-person program at LAMP’s Pittsburgh location, 4724 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

Join us for our monthly Book Club in person or via Zoom! This month’s book selection is Prisoners of the Castle: An Epic Story of Survival and Escape From Colditz, the Nazis’ Fortress Prison by Ben Macintyre (DB 110668).

Registration is required as attendance is limited. Please let us know as soon as possible if you will attend. Registration will open the first day of each month.

You can RSVP or request more information by contacting the library.

Email address: info@mylamp.org

Phone: 800-242-0586

We look forward to hearing from you!

The December Tactile Tuesday event will be postponed until Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024, due to busy holiday schedules and staff scheduled time off.   Please join us in January.

Once a month, LAMP Pittsburgh is holding a Tactile and Braille Tech Discussion Group. The participants engage in an open discussion; experience embossed, Swell Form, and 3-D-printed items; and explore their ideas and interests on the topic of tactile accessibility. Those who gather also learn about the tools and software used to produce tactile objects.

Please join us for a described audio presentation of Barbie. (Rated PG-13)

“Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.”

Popcorn and drinks will be provided.

Registration is not required, but is suggested.

You can RSVP or request more information by contacting the library.

Email address: info@mylamp.org

Phone: 800-242-0586

The Advocacy & Advisory group is a group of LAMP patrons that meets on site in Pittsburgh or virtually to share ideas, provide advice and help to keep LAMP moving forward. Please register to receive a Zoom invitation.