For this month’s blog post we sat down for an interview with our own Tech Trainer Ann. Ann has been tasked with heading the Library’s […]
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My Top March Reads
I typically try to have a theme when I write my book blogs, but this month, I read books that varied widely. So, I guess […]
For Your Consideration: “Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now” by Jaron Lanier
“To free yourself, to be more authentic, to be less addicted, to be less manipulated, to be less paranoid … for all these marvelous reasons, […]
Phishing, Spear-Phishing, and Scams—Oh My!
We have enough going on in our lives, we don’t need to let cybercriminals get the better of us. In this month’s blog we will […]
A Wild, Gossipy Ride of Faith and Fanaticism: Rich Cohen’s “Pee Wees: Confessions a Hockey Parent”
When did youth sports in America start becoming less about the children playing, and more about the status of the parents watching? This is one […]
Light-hearted reads for heavy times
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 […]
Virtual Assistants and Smart Speakers
Virtual assistants, also known as Smart Speakers or A.I. Assistants, are accessible on the go on your mobile devices (smartphones and tablets) as well as […]
Book Review: Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
“We humans are reckless with our bodies, reckless with our lives, for no other reason than that we want to know what would happen, what […]
Cutting the Cord – Free TV
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, “should […]
New Fiction by Black Authors
Back in June, the Matchmakers made a reading list called Addressing Race And Racism Through Reading. It includes both non-fiction titles, so readers can learn […]
