Genres and Topics

Light-hearted reads for heavy times

by Sara P | Nov 18, 2020 | Adult, African-American, Fiction, Romance, Uncategorized

I don't know about you, but I am indulging in a lot of feel-good, escapism reading lately. When the world feels like a giant dumpster fire,...

Virtual Assistants and Smart Speakers

by Joseph K | Nov 10, 2020 | Technology, Uncategorized

Virtual assistants, also known as Smart Speakers or A.I. Assistants, are accessible on the go on your mobile devices (smartphones and tablets) as...

Contemporary Fiction: Christina Clancy

by Andrea L | Oct 28, 2020 | Adult, Fiction, Matchmakers

If you're looking for an engrossing family drama read, look no further than Christina Clancy's debut novel, The Second Home. The messed-up family...

Classic Films: Rashomon

by Stephen S | Oct 21, 2020 | Adult, Classics, Crime, Drama, Fiction, Matchmakers, Mystery, Thrillers

I know we normally talk about books on this blog, but the book I was going to write about this week is not widely available at the moment, so...

Officious Intermeddler: Karen Phenomenon

by John P | Oct 20, 2020 | 1619 Project, Adult, African-American, History, Non-Fiction

Today, the name "Karen" represents a faction of the population, made up of white women specifically, that is threatened by the prospect of losing...

How to Spot Misinformation and Bias in the Media

by Joseph K | Oct 14, 2020 | Adult, Technology

Did you see that thing on Facebook about Bill Gates, Hostess Twinkies, and the Cleveland Browns? Well, on social media it said that he has stopped...

Creepy October Thrillers

by Sara P | Oct 14, 2020 | Adult, African-American, Fiction, Horror, Matchmakers, Thrillers

October and fall weather always gets me in the mood to curl up under a blanket with a creepy book. I don't really get much into horror, but I do...

Contemporary Fiction: Jean Kwok and Cathleen Schine

by Andrea L | Oct 7, 2020 | Adult, Fiction, Matchmakers

Here are two books I recently enjoyed, one by Jean Kwok and one by Cathleen Schine. These two authors have each written several books, so if you,...

Heights Libraries Board and FRIENDs of Heights Libraries create ‘Black Excellence’ mural

by Sheryl B | Oct 6, 2020 | African-American, Art/Craft, Diverse Voices, Library News

On September 26, local artists Jimmy Hayden and Wayne Pollard, and Heights Libraries board member Gabe Crenshaw, transformed the parking lot of the...

Dreams, Choices, and What Ifs

by Amia W | Sep 23, 2020 | Adult, Fiction, Matchmakers

Have you ever looked back on your life and thought that if you'd only made one choice differently your life could have gone in a completely...

Cutting the Cord – Free TV

by Joseph K | Sep 18, 2020 | Technology, Uncategorized

So, you want to "cut the cord", but after looking at subscription prices for services such as Roku, Hulu, or Netflix, you’re asking yourself,...

Guest Blogger Bill Rubin Reads Science Fiction

by Andrea L | Sep 16, 2020 | Adult, Matchmakers, Sci-Fi

Today the Matchmakers are happy to share a post from our guest blogger, librarian Bill Rubin: We start, again, with a story. Back when I was a...

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