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Spirit Crossing

by William Kent Krueger

After a politician’s daughter vanishes, Cork O’Connor and the Iron Lake Tribal Police connect her case to an Ojibwe woman’s grave, putting Cork’s grandson in the killer’s sights.

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Spirit Crossing

by William Kent Krueger

This Is Why We Lied

by Karin Slaughter

On their honeymoon at McAlpine Lodge, Will Trent and Sara Linton find the manager dead. Trapped by a storm, they race to uncover hidden secrets and catch the killer before they strike again.

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This Is Why We Lied

by Karin Slaughter

By Any Other Name

by Jodi Picoult

By Any Other Name follows two women fighting prejudice to create beauty. This historical novel ensures Emilia Bassano’s name endures.

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By Any Other Name

by Jodi Picoult

No Safe Place

by Michael Ledwidge

In rural New England, Mike Gannon’s quiet hideout turns dangerous when an old girlfriend’s investigation into a student’s death leads to a deadly scandal and dangerous men.

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No Safe Place

by Michael Ledwidge

Someone in the Attic

by Andrea Mara

Anya is killed when a masked figure drops from her attic. Later, Julia sees a video of the same figure in her own house, revealing her worst fear: the intruder may not be a stranger after all.

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Someone in the Attic

by Andrea Mara

You Will Never Be Me

by Jesse Sutanto

When cracks start forming in an influencer’s curated life, she finds out that jealousy is just as viral as a video in this riveting suspense novel by bestselling author Jesse Q. Sutanto.

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You Will Never Be Me

by Jesse Sutanto

Love and Other Conspiracies

by Mallory Marlowe

After her ex dumps her, Hallie Barrett teams up with cryptid expert Hayden Hargrove for a web show, investigating the unknown—and their growing feelings for each other.

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Love and Other Conspiracies

by Mallory Marlowe

The Widow’s Husband’s Secret Lie

by Freida McFadden

My husband is dead, buried, and I attended his funeral. Yet, despite the extravagant post-funeral feast and his many secrets, I still see his face everywhere. Why?

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The Widow’s Husband’s Secret Lie

by Freida McFadden

The Hidden Book

by Kristy Manning

In a novel based on a true story of clandestine courage in World War II, prisoners of war risk their lives to secure evidence of Nazi atrocities.

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The Hidden Book

by Kristy Manning

Beyond Ivy Walls

by Rachel Fordham

Reminiscent of Beauty and the Beast, a recluse and a young woman discover that the scars of life are no match against an act of love.

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Beyond Ivy Walls

by Rachel Fordham

Drunk-ish

by Stefanie Wilder-Taylor

From the author of Sippy Cups are Not for Chardonnay, a hilariously candid and refreshingly honest account of Stefanie Wilder-Taylor’s journey to breaking up with alcohol for good.

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Drunk-ish

by Stefanie Wilder-Taylor

Grief is for people

by Sloane Crosley

A memoir about the suicide of the author’s closest friend and the ensuing grief process.

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Grief is for people

by Sloane Crosley

The House of Hidden Meanings

by RuPaul

International drag superstar RuPaul is at his most revealing: a brutally honest and deeply intimate memoir of growing up Black, poor, and queer in a broken home to discovering the power of performance and self-acceptance.

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The House of Hidden Meanings

by RuPaul

Everyone who is Gone is Here

by Jonathan Blitzer

An epic, heartbreaking, and deeply reported history of the disastrous humanitarian crisis at the southern border that tells the story of the migrants forced to risk everything and the policy makers determining their fate

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Everyone who is Gone is Here

by Jonathan Blitzer

Mostly What God Does

by Savannah Guthrie

In her first book, Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award recipient, Savannah Guthrie, coanchor of the TODAY show, shares reflections on faith and life and offers inspiration for all of us to do what God does—love.

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Mostly What God Does

by Savannah Guthrie

A Map of Future Ruins

by Lauren Markham

When and how did migration become a crime? Why does ancient Greece remain so important to the West’s idea of itself? How does nostalgia fuel the exclusion and demonization of migrants today?

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A Map of Future Ruins

by Lauren Markham

The Bishop and the Butterfly

by Michael Wolraich

Vivian Gordon’s death in a Bronx park unveils ties to a corruption scandal involving influential figures exposed by Judge Samuel Seabury’s commission, linked to Tammany Hall under Governor Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

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The Bishop and the Butterfly

by Michael Wolraich

Feel-Good Productivity

by Ali Abdaal

The secret to productivity isn’t discipline. It’s joy. We think that productivity is all about hard work. That the road to success is lined with endless frustration and toil. But what if there’s another way?

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Feel-Good Productivity

by Ali Abdaal

Be a Revolution

by Ijeoma Oluo

From the bestselling author of So You Want to Talk About Race and Mediocre, an eye-opening and galvanizing look at the current state of anti-racist activism across America.

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Be a Revolution

by Ijeoma Oluo

The Other Significant Others

by Rhaina Cohen

Why do we assume romantic relationships are more important than friendships? What do we lose when we expect a spouse to meet all our needs? And what can we learn about love and family when we put friendship at the center of our lives?

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The Other Significant Others

by Rhaina Cohen

 
 

 

 

Clete

by Catherine Coulter

Agents Savich and Sherlock are back in the latest installment in Catherine Coulter’s bestselling FBI Thriller series, where the past refuses to stay buried.

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Clete

by Catherine Coulter

Zero Option

by W.E.B Griffin

In November 1943, Wild Bill Donovan learns of a plot to assassinate Roosevelt or Churchill at a Tehran conference. He sends agent Dick Canidy to stop the unknown assassin, who might be a Nazi or an Ally.

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Zero Option

by W.E.B Griffin

What Have You Done?

by Shari Lapena

In quiet Fairhill, Vermont, Diana Brewer is found dead, and the peaceful town turns fearful. Someone is responsible, and everyone demands answers.

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What Have You Done?

by Shari Lapena

The Year of What If

by Phaedra Patrick

Carla Carter, about to marry Tom, is told by a fortune teller that her true love is an ex from her European gap year. She travels across Europe to find him and prove the tarot wrong.

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The Year of What If

by Phaedra Patrick

House of Glass

by Sarah Pekkanen

After her nanny’s murder, nine-year-old Rose stops speaking. Attorney Stella Hudson uncovers dark family secrets and begins to suspect Rose might be dangerous.

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House of Glass

by Sarah Pekkanen

The Briar Club

by Kate Quinn

In 1950s Washington, DC, mysterious widow Grace forms bonds with her troubled neighbors at Briarwood House. But when violence erupts, the women must face the hidden dangers among them.

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The Briar Club

by Kate Quinn

Shadow of Doubt

by Brad Thor

A mysterious Russian cargo plane sparks global alarm, while Scot Harvath faces a deadly conspiracy and must choose between his conscience and country.

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Shadow of Doubt

by Brad Thor

Fire and Bones

by Kathy Reichs

Tempe investigates a suspicious arson in DC linked to a historic crime gang. With telejournalist Ivy Doyle, she uncovers targeted attacks and faces deadly threats.

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Fire and Bones

by Kathy Reichs

The Days I Loved You Most

by Amy Neff

Joseph and Evelyn, facing a terminal diagnosis, plan to end their lives together in a year, focusing on creating cherished memories and leaving a lasting legacy.

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The Days I Loved You Most

by Amy Neff

You Like It Darker (Stories)

by Stephen King

These stories, exploring fate, mortality, and luck, are both profound and enjoyable. Each story offers its own thrills, joys, and mysteries.

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You Like It Darker (Stories)

by Stephen King

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Director Wes Ball reboots the franchise as a young ape embarks on a journey that will reshape the future for both apes and humans.

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

The Garfield Movie

Garfield, the lasagna-loving cat, reunites with his street-cat father Vic and, along with Odie, gets dragged into a wild outdoor adventure and a hilarious high-stakes heist.

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The Garfield Movie

The Amazing Maurice

Maurice, a street-smart cat, and his band of rats scam villagers with a staged rat plague, but when they reach a market town, they uncover something more sinister.

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The Amazing Maurice

The Bikeriders

Kathy is drawn to Benny, a new member of the Vandals. As the club turns violent, Benny must choose between her and his loyalty to the club.

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The Bikeriders

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

Captured by the Biker Horde during the world’s collapse, Furiosa confronts Immortan Joe’s Citadel. Amidst a clash of tyrants, she fights to survive and find her way back home.

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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

If

A young girl who goes through a difficult experience begins to see everyone’s imaginary friends who have been left behind as their real-life friends have grown up.

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If

True Detective: Night Country

In Season 4, Elizabeth Danvers and Evangeline Navarro investigate the disappearance of eight scientists in Ennis, Alaska, uncovering dark secrets beneath the ice during the long winter nights.

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True Detective: Night Country

Boy and the Heron

A young boy named Mahito yearning for his mother ventures into a world shared by the living and the dead. There, death comes to an end, and life finds a new beginning.

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Boy and the Heron

Food, Inc. 2

Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo team up with authors Michael Pollan and Eric Schlosser to examine the modern food industry’s efficiency and vulnerabilities.

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Food, Inc. 2

Halo: Season 1

Humanity faces destruction by the Covenant, a powerful alien alliance. Only the Master Chief, a Spartan supersoldier, can stop them while uncovering the truth about their motives and his past.

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Halo: Season 1

Reckless

by Lauren Roberts

After she conspires with the Resistance and kills the king, Paedyn Gray faces a perilous game of cat-and-mouse with Prince Kai, whom she once loved, as she uncovers revelations about her past that make her question everything she thought was true.

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Reckless

by Lauren Roberts

The Second Chance of Darius Logan

by David Walker

Teen Darius Logan, expecting prison after his arrest, is instead offered a spot with the Super Justice Force, where he discovers hidden powers that could help save the post-Attack world from an alien enemy.

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The Second Chance of Darius Logan

by David Walker

Free Speech Handbook

by Ian Rosenberg

Through ten key Supreme Court cases and their parallels to current events, Free Speech Handbook offers an accessible guide to understanding First Amendment law.

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Free Speech Handbook

by Ian Rosenberg

Ready or Not

by Andi Porretta

An anxious teen hopes that a summer of adventure and offbeat dares will keep her friend group together after graduation.

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Ready or Not

by Andi Porretta

The Dark We Know

by Wen-Yi Lee

Isadora returns to her oppressive hometown after her father’s death. Her friend Mason reveals an evil force is behind their friends’ deaths, forcing Isa to confront her past and the darkness haunting the town.

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The Dark We Know

by Wen-Yi Lee

Death at Morning House

by Maureen Johnson

Marlowe Wexler, recovering from a disastrous date that led to a fire, takes a job at an eerie mansion. As she gives tours, she uncovers a buried secret and realizes her new gig might be more dangerous than expected.

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Death at Morning House

by Maureen Johnson

The Ping-Pong Queen of Chinatown

by Andrew Yang

Felix Ma starts a film club to impress his parents and casts Cassie Chow, but as the film exposes deep personal issues, he must choose between pleasing his parents and preserving his friendship with Cassie.

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The Ping-Pong Queen of Chinatown

by Andrew Yang

Portrait of a Shadow

by Meriam Metoui

A missing sister. A mysterious boy. And a painting that holds the truth beneath its peeling edge…

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Portrait of a Shadow

by Meriam Metoui

Dispatches from Parts Unkown

by Bryan Bliss

Julie, still grieving her dad, finds solace in his old VHS tapes and the voice of his favorite wrestler in her head. As she starts to heal, she hopes to understand and move past the voice.

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Dispatches from Parts Unkown

by Bryan Bliss

Rise

by Freya Finch

When her mother vanishes on a mission, 17-year-old Brynn and her sisters must prevent an impending war, discovering that fate and choice are as entwined as their sisterly bonds.

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Rise

by Freya Finch

Leo the Firefighter Cat

Join Leo, the firefighter cat, on daring missions to save cat citizens from fires, floods, and more. Use special gear and vehicles like fire trucks and helicopters to help!

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Leo the Firefighter Cat

Madden NFL 25

Play like a pro in Madden NFL 25. Lead your team to a Super Bowl victory in Franchise. Build a powerhouse Madden Ultimate Team, and more! Available for PS4 and XBOX One.

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Madden NFL 25

Cat Quest 3

Embark on a purrfect adventure! Play as a daring cat privateer in an open world filled with Pi-rats. Sail the seas in search of treasure, but beware—the Pirate King is hunting you!

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Cat Quest 3

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble

Go bananas with your favorite bunch and drop into online multiplayer for up to 16 players or local multiplayer for up to 4 players!

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Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble

Atari Retro Console

Atari retro video game system. Packed with 200+ vintage Atari titles.

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Atari Retro Console

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

Join Mario on an epic paper-adventure to collect the Crystal Stars before the X-Nauts do!

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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

Luigi's Mansion 2

When the Dark Moon over Evershade Valley shatters, the once-calm ghosts become unruly. Luigi must find his courage to restore the Dark Moon and bring peace back.

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Luigi's Mansion 2

Radiant Tale Fanfare

Three new play modes with original stories and alternate routes: After Story continues your journey, If Story presents new challenges, and Interlude offers mini-episodes behind the scenes.

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Radiant Tale Fanfare

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 is crowned the Greatest Generation!

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Mind the Gap

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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The Vale of Eternity

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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Abducktion

In the Footsteps of Darwin

Young naturalists, eager for discovery aid Darwin twenty years after his expedition to complete the writing of On the origin of species. Sail aboard the Beagle, study animals and publish theories.

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In the Footsteps of Darwin

Captain Flip

Raise your flag, recruit a crew, and earn the most gold! Draw and place characters on your board. With 9 characters and 4 boards, Captain Flip offers fun for all.

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Captain Flip

Sky Team

Sky Team is a cooperative game where you play as a pilot and co-pilot, working together to land an airliner at various airports worldwide.

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Sky Team

Trekking the National Parks

Family board game where players compete by visiting America’s national parks, claiming park cards, and collecting bonus stones.

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Trekking the National Parks

Apiary

Honeybee factions use human tech to explore, gather resources, and earn victory points in a hive-building challenge, racing against a year’s end and impending worker hibernation.

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Apiary

Inhuman Conditions

Interrogate citizens on their humanity in a tense head-to-head social deduction game.

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Inhuman Conditions

Turing Machine

Turing Machine is fast and intense! Use punch cards to find the Secret Code by overlaying three cards, questioning the machine, and deducing the answer before others.

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Turing Machine

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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Oh, Are You Awake?

by Bob Shea

We Move Together

by Kelly Fritsch

A fun and inclusive picture book with mixed-ability characters!

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We Move Together

by Kelly Fritsch

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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The Spaceman

by Randy Cecil

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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Touch the Sky

by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic

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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When You're Older

by Sofie Laguna

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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Best Thing Ever

by Beatrice Alemagna

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 Better Best Friend

by Olivier Tallec

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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A Space for Me

by Cathryn Falwell

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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Are You Big?

by Mo Willems

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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More Dung!

by Frank Weber

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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Barbie: A Touch of Magic: Season 2

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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Strawberry Shortcake: Summer Vacation

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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Barbie: A Touch of Magic: Season 1

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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Sonic the Hedgehog: The Complete Series

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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Pokemon XY: 3 Movie Collection

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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Paw Patrol: All Paws on Deck

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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Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go: Brand New Track

Yoto Cards

Use these audio cards with your Yoto device. For all ages.

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Yoto Cards

Turing Tumble

A marble-powered computer! Check out for 1 week. Can be placed on hold. Ages 8+

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Turing Tumble

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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Raspberry Pi 3

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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Mobile Hotspot

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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Surface Laptop

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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Origami Kit

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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Makedo Cardboard Creations

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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Ultimate Fort Kit

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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NES Classic Edition

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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Ukulele

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