Redmond Library rolls out "Curious Creatures" summer reading programs and Bookmatch service

Mary Comstock, librarian at the Redmond Library, outlined the library’s summer reading offerings and services in a city program segment, urging patrons to visit the library or use its online Bookmatch tool to find reading recommendations this summer.

"We like to have that personal touch and really talk with our patrons before we choose a book," Comstock said, describing in-person help at the service desk. "If you can't come into the building, we do have an online resource called Bookmatch. You basically fill out an online form ... and then we're gonna send you via email a curated list of books."

Comstock said the library’s youth program, for children and teens ages 0 through 17, is called Curious Creatures and that the library will offer supporting programs for those participants. She also said the library is offering a separate adult summer reading program for ages 18 and up.

Comstock named several titles patrons have been checking out, saying fantasy readers have borrowed Edgedancer by Brandon Sanderson. She cited James Patterson as an author with popular teen checkouts and highlighted a new nature-themed picture book by Christopher Silas Neal for younger readers. Comstock also mentioned a new middle-grade series entry titled Dragon Forged in the Sword of the Champion series by Eric Liddy as a recent children’s pick.

The program suggested pairing reading with local outdoor sites: "we can help pair you with one of over 35 incredible Redmond Parks to act as your next summer reading backdrop," the host said near the segment’s close. The segment ended with an invitation to patrons to visit the library and participate in summer programs.

This was a short public-information segment produced by the library and city program; no formal actions or policy changes were discussed.