Washoe County Library System

When Zoe is forced to flee from the city where she was born to another country because of the war, she makes a map of good memories to take with her. "In The Map of Good Memories, a young girl takes time to remember her home before her and her family must flee their war-torn city. Zoe had lived in the city since she was born. She knew every building, every park, every corner of the city. When the war broke out, Zoe, like many others, had to say...

"Welcome to the twisted world of the Bird twins, where one sister's lies sends the other into the dangerous past"-- "When Kat Bird wakes up from a coma, she sees her mirror image: Jude, her twin sister. Jude’s face and name are the only memories Kat has from before her accident. As Kat tries to make sense of things, she believes Jude will provide all the answers to her most pressing questions: Who am I? Where am I? What actually happened? Amid...

"In a companion to Build a House, Rhiannon Giddens—winner of multiple Grammy Awards and a Pulitzer Prize and cofounder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops—gives wing to a moving tale of grace and transcendence, with acclaimed artist Briana Mukodiri Uchendu. At a sparrow’s urging, a young girl feels a mysterious trembling in her arms, a lightness in her feet, a longing to be free. Her mother tells her that her Granny Liza experienced...

"The Spark Eternal corrupts everything it touches, and Doctor Aphra is no exception! Now, trapped inside her own tainted mind, Aphra's only hope for escape lies in her own memories--but can she find a way out before the Spark consumes her completely? Andas Sana Starros finds herself face-to-face with an ancient, malevolent presence, she will have to make a choice--and quickly. Can she save Aphra? Can she even save herself?"-- "Aphra and Sana hurtle...

"The Kamogawa Food Detectives is the first book in the bestselling, mouth-watering Japanese series, for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold. What's the one dish you'd do anything to taste just one more time? Down a quiet backstreet in Kyoto exists a very special restaurant. Run by Koishi Kamogawa and her father Nagare, the Kamogawa Diner serves up deliciously extravagant meals. But that's not the main reason customers stop by . . . The father-daughter...

"Seventeen-year-old Aimee Roh has Sensory Time Warp Syndrome, a rare condition that causes her to time travel to a moment in her life when she smells something linked to that memory. Her dad is convinced she’ll simply grow out of it if she tries hard enough, but Aimee’s fear of vanishing at random has kept her from living a normal life. When Aimee disappears for nine hours into a memory of her estranged mom—a moment Aimee has never remembered...

"Let’s visit the world. This kit features a Countries of the World game, a ScrunchMap™ of the World, Classic Vehicles Aquapaints™, and a Bonjour Paris Puzzle. The first two manipulatives work to promote discussion and cognitive thinking. The next two manipulatives allow for relzxtion and calmness of the mind.

The Handyman Kit is perfect for those who love to work with their hands. This kit features the book Sears House Designs of the Thirties, Handyman Magnetic Board, KEVA Brain Builders, and Conversation Starters for Men. The first activity will elicity memories and stimulate conversation with the retro illustrated pieces. The second activity focuses on fine motor skills, strategy, physics, and basic engineering skills. The last activity will spark conversation,...

The Sports: Golf Kit is sure to be a hole in one. This kit features a Golf Targe Game, Playable Art Balls, and a Half Moon Pond Puzzle. The first manipulative is a great way to keep active and hit the course indoors. The second manipulative unleashes creativity, aids in sensory stimulation, and can bring calmness. The third manipulative improves mental acuity and short-term memory.

Enjoy the most beautiful trees in the world. This kit features Trees of the World Flashcards, Tree Bingo, a Japanese Maple Puzzle, and a Wooden Tile Matching Game. The first two activities work on improving memory and cognition, while building social skills. The third activity reinforces the connection between brain cells and improves mental speed and short-term memory. The fourth activity promotes concentration and sensory stimulation