Genres and Topics

The Book That No One Wanted To Read… is for Everyone

by Erika H | Apr 5, 2023 | Children, Fiction, Genres and Topics, Matchmakers

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to be a book stuck on a library shelf? A tome with telepathic powers searches for a reader and along...

What is AI?

by Joseph K | Apr 3, 2023 | Technology

This blog post is an introduction to Artificial Intelligence or AI for short. There has been a buzz in the news and online about AI – we'll take a...

How to Survive Your Murder

by Amanie M | Mar 29, 2023 | Horror, Matchmakers, Teens, Thrillers

What’s your favorite scary movie? If you are Alice Lawrence, you may have a problem answering that one. Not because Alice hates scary movies. No,...

Women’s History Month 2023: Historical Fiction by and about Women

by Andrea L | Mar 22, 2023 | Adult, African-American, Bookmark Lists, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Matchmakers

March is Women's History Month, and the Matchmakers team has created a list of historical fiction titles by women authors, with women as the heroes...

Storytelling through Math

by MaggieL | Mar 14, 2023 | Children, Matchmakers, Picture Books

I must admit, math is not my strong suit. Sometimes kids will come up to the reference desk to ask me for some homework help, and I always panic...

Science Fiction: Mary Doria Russell

by Andrea L | Mar 9, 2023 | Adult, Matchmakers, Sci-Fi

Today the Matchmakers team welcomes guest blogger James Rogers, who leads the Pioneers of Sci-Fi Book Club! James writes: I’m a big fan of Science...

Always, Clementine

by Erika H | Feb 27, 2023 | Animals/Nature, Children, Genres and Topics, Matchmakers

With Always, Clementine, Carlie Sorosiak delivers a heartfelt tale of wonder that will hold strong appeal for budding animal advocates. A highly...

Library offers new on-demand job search tools

by Sheryl B | Feb 23, 2023 | Library News, Self-Help/Mental Health, Technology

Heights Libraries is offering two new, free, online tools to help customers sharpen their job-search skills and find jobs, with a special emphasis...

Black History Month 2023 Reading List: Fiction for Adults

by Andrea L | Feb 15, 2023 | Adult, African-American, Fiction, Matchmakers

February is Black History Month, and the Matchmakers have put together a list of suggested Adult Fiction reads by Black authors. Celebrate the...

Take a Super Seat and Read!

by Louise L | Feb 7, 2023 | African-American, Children, Diverse Voices, Literacy/education, Matchmakers, Picture Books

Where is your favorite place to sit? What seat do you know the best? When you’re out and about, where do you sit for a rest? Are there enough places...

If You Could See The Sun by Ann Liang

by Amanie M | Feb 1, 2023 | Diverse Voices, Fantasy, Matchmakers, Teens

If you had the chance to turn invisible whenever you wished, what would you do? If you said, "Create an app that has you complete secret tasks given...

Vintage Cookbooks Drive the Plot: Elinor Lipman and Karma Brown

by Andrea L | Jan 25, 2023 | Adult, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Matchmakers

One way to time-travel is to peruse a vintage cookbook, follow the recipe, whip up some crazy food nobody eats anymore, and eat up the results. I...

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