Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians

Read for life.

Read to discover new worlds, meet new characters, connect to deeper emotions, learn something amazing or share stories with friends. We’ll make sure you never have to stop. Read for the love of it. Forever. For life.

Read for life.

How LAMP Works

Whether you are new to LAMP or a longtime patron, find out how LAMP works, including how to apply for services and get answers to frequently asked questions.

How LAMP Works

Books & Media

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LAMP offers a variety of accessible media types for reading disabled Pennsylvania residents, including print, audio and digital.

Books & Media

Services

LAMP’s services go beyond borrowing. We offer support and outreach at branches in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and to patrons throughout the state.

Apply for LAMP Services

Upcoming Programs & Events

04/11/2023

11:00 - 12:00pm

PBJ Customs presents Paint Me Divine Art Workshop

Join local artist Juliandra Jones to explore creativity, self-love and care while creating your own piece of art using paint and crystals. For adults. This program will take place at LAMP, 4724 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

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04/12/2023

4:00 - 5:00pm

Youth Services Meet Up

LAMP youth patrons are invited to meet via Zoom to share favorite recent reads and chat with LAMP’s Youth Services Librarian! For LAMP patrons 14-21 years old.

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04/13/2023

7:00 - 8:00pm

The Many Faces of BARD: Open Access

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 Open Access. The NLS Download Tech Support Team will be available to answer your questions in this all Q&A event. Join this session by going to https://loc.zoomgov.com/j/1618927125?pwd=QUxvaG1hRnRQU2E3Y2MxK01zZUpjQT09 on a computer or by calling 1-669-254-5252.

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04/18/2023

2:00 - 3:00pm

Advocacy & Advisory Hybrid Meeting

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.

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04/20/2023

1:00 - 2:00pm

Book Club

Join us for our monthly Book Club in person or via Zoom! This month’s book selection is The Butterfly Effect: Insects and the Making of the Modern World by Edward D. Melillo (DB 100409).

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 are looking forward to hearing from you!

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05/09/2023

11:00 - 12:00pm

Allegheny Land Trust presents Nature Nearby: Owls

From the tiny Screech Owl, to the “tiger of the sky” Great Horned Owl explore the amazing characteristics of PA’s 8 owl species. For all ages. This experience will be available both in-person and virtually. The in-person event will take place at LAMP, 4724 Baum Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

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05/10/2023

4:00 - 5:00pm

Youth Services Meet Up

LAMP youth patrons are invited to meet via Zoom to share favorite recent reads and chat with LAMP’s Youth Services Librarian! For LAMP patrons 14 – 21 years old.

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06/14/2023

4:00 - 5:00pm

Youth Services Meet Up

LAMP youth patrons are invited to meet via Zoom to share favorite recent reads and chat with LAMP’s Youth Services Librarian! For LAMP patrons 14-21 years old.

RegisterYouth Services Meet Up