Today, the name “Karen” represents a faction of the population, made up of white women specifically, that is threatened by the prospect of losing its […]
Non-Fiction
What’s New in Children’s
July 25th – August 7th Browse our new books from the comfort of your own home! Follow the link to read a summary and place […]
Technically Wrong: Systematic Bias in Everyday Tech
It’s been a little over two months since the death of George Floyd, and the demands for justice and systematic change has not abated. These […]
Addressing Race and Racism through Reading
As part of the Heights Libraries’ commitment to be actively anti-racist and stand up to the anti-Black racism so pervasive in our society, the Matchmakers […]
National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month, and there are many ways to enjoy it while we’re staying at home. Spring can be a lovely time to […]
Books about Sports in a World without them
Baseball’s Opening Day was supposed to be last Thursday. Usually we are preparing for college basketball’s Final Four weekend this time of year. Teams in […]
Kids Have Germs!
Books are a great way to talk with children about current events, news, and tougher topics. The news surrounding COVID-19 is a perfect example! The […]
Notes from an Eclectic Reader
While it may sound cliche, I really do enjoy reading just about anything. I may not read a ton of nonfiction or historical fiction, but […]
Matchmakers Favorites: 2019 in Review
What to read in 2020? Look no further! The Heights Matchmakers team has compiled a list of our favorite books that we read in 2019. […]
