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Lethal Prey
by John Sandford
Doris Grandfelt was murdered, and her killer was never found. Twenty years later, her sister Lara, facing cancer, posts the case online with a $5 million reward, prompting investigators to revisit it.
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The Strawberry Patch Pancake House
by Laurie Gilmore
Top chef Archer moves to a small town to run a pancake restaurant and raise his daughter. Iris, a job-hopper, reluctantly becomes his live-in nanny. Sparks fly as she navigates her new life with her topless-cooking boss.
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What Is Wrong With You?
by Paul Rudnick
A diverse cast of eccentric characters-including a tech billionaire, a flight attendant, a disgraced book editor, and a TikTok rapping Wall Street bro-collide at a lavish private island wedding, where love, chaos and self-discovery intertwine in unexpected ways.
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Beach Vibes
by Susan Mallery
Beth runs a Malibu sandwich shop and admires her brother Rick, a surgeon. When she finds Rick with another woman, she faces a choice: betray him or lose the man she loves.
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Hope’s Enduring Echo
by Kim Sawyer
A charming historical romance about two young people whose discovery of fossilized bones leads to a love that echoes through the ages.
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Saltwater
by Katy Hays
Sarah Lingate’s death in 1992 is ruled an accident, but 30 years later, her daughter Helen uncovers hidden secrets, reopening the investigation and putting everyone on Capri at risk.
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The Keeper of Lonely Spirits
by E.M. Anderson
Peter Shaughnessy, cursed to live forever, seeks death but is trapped in immortality. In Harrington, Ohio, he faces a vengeful spirit and forms bonds with locals, risking his heart and their lives as supernatural dangers grow.
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Quicksilver
by Callie Hart
Saeris Fane, a thief with secret powers, accidentally opens a portal to a land of ice and snow, where she’s bound to a Fae warrior, Kingfisher. Now, she’s caught in a deadly conflict that could cost her life.
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The Buffalo Hunter Hunter
by Stephen Jones
In 1912, a Lutheran priest’s diary reveals the haunting story of a vampire on the Blackfeet reservation, uncovering a massacre and a mysterious, blood-soaked past through interviews with a man named Good Stab.
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The Story She Left Behind
by Patti Callahan Henry
In 1927, Clara’s mother vanishes, leaving behind a mysterious book. In 1952, Clara embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about her mother’s lost language, leading her to London amid a deadly smog.
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Black in Blues
by Imani Perry
A surprising and beautiful meditation on the color blue–and its fascinating role in Black history and culture–from National Book Award winner Imani Perry.
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Band of Sisters
by Philippe Maynial
Band of Sisters follows French army doctor Madeleine Pauliac and the Blue Squadron as they risk everything to rescue compatriots in WWII’s final days.
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The House of My Mother
by Shari Franke
Shari Franke reveals the hidden abuse behind the viral 8 Passengers vlog and her journey to freedom and healing.
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Eat Better, Sleep Better
by David Malosh
Eat Better, Sleep Better offers a 28-day meal plan to turn food into medicine for quality sleep.
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Talk
by Alison Wood Brooks
Talk reveals the hidden architecture of our conversations and how even small improvements can have a profound impact on our relationships in work and life.
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The Self-Reliant Kitchen
by Michelle Mullennix
Through easy-to-follow recipes and traditional cooking skills, this cookbook inspires and empowers you to create a more self-reliant kitchen.
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The Sirens' Call
by Chris Hayes
From the bestselling author and television and podcast host, a powerful wide-angle reckoning with how the assault from attention capitalism on our minds and our hearts has reordered our politics and the very fabric of our society.
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Ingrained: the Making of a Craftsman
by Callum Robinson
This is a captivating literary memoir, immersing readers in the life of a Scottish carpenter as he perfects his craft, builds a business, and reflects on what inheritance and shared responsibility really mean.
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Dare I say It
by Naomi Watts
Naomi Watts opens up about the challenges she faced upon reaching early menopause in this empowering, fun, and practical guide to menopause and aging, all based on the latest advice from hormone experts, doctors, and nutritionists.
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Tidy Up Your Life
by Tyler Moore
Tidy Up Your Life contains tips for making a “one-area-a-weekday” cleaning schedule and other simple routines that compliment household rhythms and eliminate intensive weekend cleaning.
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The Queens of Crime
by Marie Benedict
Bestselling author Marie Benedict brings to life the lengths to which five talented women writers will go to be taken seriously in the male-dominated world of letters as they unpuzzle a mystery torn from the pages of their own novels.
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Battle Mountain
by C.J. Box
Nate seeks revenge off-grid while Joe hunts for the governor’s missing son-in-law. Their paths collide at Battle Mountain.
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Beach Vibes
by Susan Mallery
Beth runs a Malibu sandwich shop and admires her brother Rick, a surgeon. When she finds Rick with another woman, she faces a choice: betray him or lose the man she loves.
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Ward D
by Freida McFadden
Medical student Amy Brenner dreads her overnight shift on a locked psychiatric ward. As patients and staff vanish, she realizes she may not escape Ward D alive.
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Far From Home
by Danielle Steel
In Far From Home, Danielle Steel captures the devastation of World War II with a sweeping story of family love that transcends impossible odds.
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Close Your Eyes and Count to 10
by Lisa Unger
Daredevil Maverick Dillan’s ultimate hide-and-seek on Falcao Island turns deadly. As a storm rages, single mother Adele fights to survive a game far more sinister than it seems.
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Onyx Storm
by Rebecca Yarros
After 18 months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail must seek allies to defend Navarre from enemies within and beyond. The journey will test her wit, strength, and resolve to save her dragons, family, home—and him.
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Bonded in Death
by J.D. Robb
Giovanni Rossi is killed in New York, and Eve Dallas uncovers ties to a secret group, The Twelve. As more members are targeted, she enlists Summerset, who reveals his past connection to the group.
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Three Days in June
by Anne Tyler
Gail’s life unravels the day before her daughter Debbie’s wedding, with job loss, a surprise visit from her ex-husband, and a secret that threatens the marriage and forces Gail to confront her own past.
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We All Live Here
by Jojo Moyes
Lila Kennedy juggles a broken marriage, troubled daughters, and a crumbling life when her estranged father reappears, forcing her to reconsider family, love, and forgiveness.
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I'm Still Here
While Brazil faces the tightening grip of a military dictatorship, Eunice Paiva, a mother of five, is forced to reinvent herself and her family, resisting the oppression that hangs over the country.
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A Real Pain
Mismatched cousins reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother, but their old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.
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A Complete Unknown
Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota named Bob Dylan arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.
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Ex-Husbands
Manhattan dentist Peter Pearce is facing a midlife crisis after his wife of 35 years leaves him. On the spur of the moment, he books a trip to Tulum, Mexico, only to crash his son’s bachelor party.
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Boy Kills World
A dystopian fever dream action film that follows Boy, a deaf person with a vibrant imagination. When his family is murdered, he is trained by a mysterious shaman to repress his childish imagination and become an instrument of death.
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Memoir of a Snail (R)
After a series of misfortunes, a snail-collecting, melancholic misfit learns how to find confidence within herself amid the clutter of everyday life.
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Sound of Hope
In this unbelievable true story, Donna and Reverend Martin inspire dozens of families in their East Texas town to adopt some of the most difficult-to-place kids in the foster system.
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The Penguin
Following the events of The Batman (2022), Oz Cobb, a.k.a. the Penguin, makes a play to seize the reins of the crime world in Gotham.
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Companion
A group of old friends reunite at a secluded mansion, but their weekend getaway goes sideways when someone is not what they seem.
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Mufasa
Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny.
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True Life in Uncanny Valley
by Deb Caletti
Eleanor secretly takes a nanny job to get close to her famous father, Hugo Harrison. But in his world of lies and illusions, nothing is as it seems.
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The Kiss Bet vol. 1
by Ingrid Ochoa
Sara Lin wants her first kiss to be perfect—but a bet with her friend throws her into a whirlwind of crushes, choices, and the messy fun of figuring out love.
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Nothing Like the Movies
by Lynn Painter
Spellbook librarians protect townsfolk from dangerous spellbeasts, sealing them in spellbooks that hold more than just magic, in this smart new fantasy series
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Roll for Love
by M.K. England
Harper returns to her childhood farm and reconnects with Ollie, her childhood best friend and first crush through a D&D campaign, but their growing romantic tension complicates Ollie’s desire to keep her bisexuality private and Harper’s struggle to stay true to herself.
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Kirby's Lessons for Fallling (in Love)
by Laura Gao
Injured climber Kirby joins the school paper and helps write a love column—only to fall for her co-writer, Bex. But risking her heart may cost her everything.
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Wizard of Earthsea: Graphic Novel
by Ursula K. Le Guin
Ged, once the reckless Sparrowhawk, sought power and unleashed a terrible shadow. This is the tale of how he faced his mistakes, tamed a dragon, and crossed into death to restore balance to Earthsea.
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The History of Everything
by Victoria Evans
When Agnes learns she’s moving, she and Daisy vow to make their last summer unforgettable. But a new romance threatens their bond, and their forever friendship starts to crack.
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The Wildest Things
by Andrea Hannah
Snow White awakens after twenty years to find her kingdom in ruins and embarks on a dangerous journey to become the Seasonkeeper in order to restore it, while facing the dilemma of killing the Evil Queen’s daughter or falling in love with her.
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Meet Me at Blue Hour
by Sarah Suk
In Busan for the summer, Yena is shocked to find her old friend Lucas—who doesn’t remember her at all. As they reconnect, they uncover the past and wonder if they can start over.
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The Bitter End
by Alexa Donne
Trapped by a blizzard in a remote ski cabin, elite prep students face rising tensions—and a killer in their midst. To survive, they must uncover the truth before it’s too late.
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Despera Drops
Falsely arrested for a brutal killing, you join six fugitives in a new life of crime. Solve the murder, evade the police and mysterious assailants all while dealing with your shady cohorts.
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Bubble Ghost Remake
Guide a small ghost and its bubble through an enchanted castle full of dangers and challenges in this incredible remake of the popular classic “Bubble Ghost.”
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The Show 25
Forge your baseball journey in The Show. Ignite your passion and build your very own path to greatness – from high school all the way to the Hall of Fame! Along the way, connect with iconic baseball stars in fan-favorite modes – updated with new ways to play.
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Hello Kitty Island Adventure Deluxe
Befriend iconic characters like cheerful Hello Kitty, mischievous Kuromi, and sweet Cinnamoroll. Bake, cook, and craft the perfect gifts to become best friends. 80+ hours of heartfelt quests.
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Elrentaros Wanderings
Travel between two intertwining worlds. From deep bonds and grow alliances to face the toughest dungeons
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Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland
Play solo or in 2-player co-op teams as the Rugrats and do battle with Reptar the beast.
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Fairy Tale 2 (PS4)
The epic finale of Fairy Tail begins! Experience the thrilling end of the Alvarez Empire arc with dazzling magic battles, beloved characters, and an original story set in the Kingdom of Fiore!
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Fairy Tail (Switch)
The epic finale of Fairy Tail begins! Experience the thrilling end of the Alvarez Empire arc with dazzling magic battles, beloved characters, and an original story set in the Kingdom of Fiore!
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Monster High Skulltimate Secrets
Solve the skulltimate secrets! It’s your first day at Monster High, where all monsters are welcome…but strange events are happening.
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Monster High Skulltimate Secrets
Solve the skulltimate secrets! It’s your first day at Monster High, where all monsters are welcome…but strange events are happening.
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Hues and Cues
In Hues and Cues, players will take turns giving one- and two-word hints to get the other players to guess a specific color on the game board.
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Blank Slate
Pick a cue card, write the word you think best completes the phrase and try to match it exactly to another player’s word without giving a single hint. How well can you put your finger on what everyone’s thinking?
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Finspan
As a marine researcher, you’ll explore the Sunlight, Twilight, and Midnight Zones, discovering aquatic life over 4 weeks in Finspan. Each fish you find unlocks new benefits as you dive deeper.
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Cards Against Humanity: Family Edition
This is a brand new game written in consultation with child development experts and playtested with thousands of families. Kids get to engage in absurd wordplay with adults, and adults get to laugh at cards like “Filling my butt with spaghetti.”
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Votes for Women
In 1848, Seneca Falls sparks the fight for women’s voting rights. Votes for Women lets players join this historic struggle to pass the 19th Amendment, facing strong opposition.
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Landmarks
Your party is lost deep in an island jungle but you’re back at camp with the only map and an old walkie talkie. Mark the land. Follow the Clues. Link the words to find your way!
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Harmonies
Create a miniature world in which animals live in perfect harmony with nature.
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Mind the Gap
In Mind the Gap, teams race around the board answering pop culture trivia through 4 generations: Boomer, Gen X, Millennial, & Gen Z. The team that makes it around the board first wins!
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The Vale of Eternity
In The Vale of Eternity, players are tamers who hunt various monsters and spirits to tame them as minions.
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Abducktion
A fast strategy game for adults featuring duck matching, a UFO, and logic! Players are interns on a UFO, working for an intergalactic corporation focused on abducting ducks.
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Oh, Are You Awake?
by Bob Shea
For anyone who has ever craved sleep–and anyone too full of energy to settle down–a comedy from Bob Shea, creator of the popular Dinosaur vs. series.
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We Move Together
by Kelly Fritsch
A fun and inclusive picture book with mixed-ability characters!
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The Spaceman
by Randy Cecil
Lovingly illustrated, this wry and gentle fantasy will speak to adults as well as children–and cast the familiar in an astonishing new light.
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Touch the Sky
by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic
An inspiring story for every child on the cusp of learning something new who just needs an extra push to get there.
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When You're Older
by Sofie Laguna
This book reveals an older brother’s hopes for the experiences he will share with his new baby brother – when he’s older. A triumph of illustration and storytelling.
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Best Thing Ever
by Beatrice Alemagna
A new title featuring Pascaline, the delightful creation of award-winning picture-book maker Beatrice Alemagna and star of Never, Not Ever!
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A Better Best Friend
by Olivier Tallec
A feel-good book about best friendship told with dry comedy–squirrel and mushroom are best friends until another best friend comes to play.
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A Space for Me
by Cathryn Falwell
Alex needs a break from his pesky little brother, Lucas, so he creates a space for himself, but soon realizes that he and Lucas need time together too.
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Are You Big?
by Mo Willems
A simple question sends readers to the far reaches of the universe. From an average-size kid… to a hot air balloon… to the M100 Galaxy, size is a matter of perspective.
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More Dung!
by Frank Weber
Frank Weber seamlessly blends philosophical questions about greed with scatological humor and truly gorgeous artwork to create this special debut.
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Barbie: A Touch of Magic: Season 2
Barbie and friends discover a baby Pegasus in Malibu and, with Ken’s help, protect it from a creature seeking its wings while trying to find its home.
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Strawberry Shortcake: Summer Vacation
Strawberry’s friends visit Berryville and unite to save her family’s farm, following a secret map from Grandberry that leads to puzzles they must solve together.
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Barbie: A Touch of Magic: Season 1
Barbie and Barbie discover a mysterious baby Pegasus on the beach and work to find out where the magical horse came from while protecting it from the danger that has followed it to Malibu.
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Sonic the Hedgehog: The Complete Series
Sonic is back on Planet Mobius, using his supersonic speed and teenage irreverence to thwart the comedically despicable Dr. Robotnik.
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Pokemon XY: 3 Movie Collection
Pokemon Movies 17-19 – Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, and Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
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Paw Patrol: All Paws on Deck
Ryder calls on every member of the Paw Patrol to stop a hi-tech kid inventor from demolishing Adventure Bay so she can build her own dream city in its place?
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Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go: Brand New Track
A younger Thomas the Tank Engine goes on adventures with all of his friends as they work on the island of Sodor.
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Turing Tumble
A marble-powered computer! Check out for 1 week. Can be placed on hold. Ages 8+
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Raspberry Pi 3
A mini-computer you can program yourself. Checks out for 1 week. Can be placed on hold. Ages 14+
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Mobile Hotspot
Checks out for 2 weeks. Can be placed on hold. Available for Highland Library cardholders only. Filtered. Ages 18+
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Surface Laptop
A portable laptop you can check out for 2 weeks. Complies with CIPA. Checkout by Highland Library cardholders 18+.
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Origami Kit
Paper, stickers, foam shapes, magnets and more for you to use up. Checks out for 1 week; Can be placed on hold. Ages 6+
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Makedo Cardboard Creations
Tools and screws to create amazing things with cardboard. Checks out for 1 week. Can be placed on hold. Ages 8+
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Ultimate Fort Kit
Make forts and other structures out of giant pegs and sockets. Checks out for 1 week; Can be placed on hold. Ages 5+
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NES Classic Edition
30 classic NES games, plus two controllers. Checks out for 1 week, Can place on hold. Ages 10+
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Ukulele
Easy-playing soprano ukulele. Comes with instructions and carrycase. Checks out for 1 week. Can be placed on hold. Ages 8+
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