Washoe County Library System

"A gripping memoir that shows what freedom looks like when we choose to examine the uncomfortable past Jane is to the world a charismatic personality opinionated, an inner-city teacher and public activist, a lover of Italy, proud and successful who thrives on a carefully crafted life narrative. Susannah, her beautiful only daughter and her intended protégé, senses the stricter, darker truth, and fights to resist the control imposed on her by...

Howard is a widowed sailor living alone on the coast of Ireland. His daughter, Grace, hires Annie, a lovely older woman to help around the house. Initially resistant to this support, Howard is soon charmed by Annie's gentle care, and the two fall in love. This new romance illuminates the hurt within Howard's relationship with Grace, tearing at Howard and Annie's seaside love story.

"The issue of the future of Social Security, on which millions of Americans depend, produced great political theater at the State of the Union address. That highlighted a bigger problem of financing retirement as baby boomers seek to retire, often with limited resources. Many argue that the solution to the problem is for people to work longer. Teresa Ghilarducci, a noted expert on retirement, argues that the "working longer" idea is wrong, unnecessary,...

"Get inspired - and prepared - for your best life at 50+ Living Your Best Life after 50 All-in-One For Dummies is your guide as you explore new opportunities and make the most of your fifties and the decades that follow. Find a new job, travel for weeks or months at a time, boost your health with yoga routines, take up pickleball - whatever it is you want to do, this book will inspire you to improve your life and show you how to get there. You'll...

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

Explore the outdoors through a matching game and Yellowstone-opoly. Let your mind relax as you piece together a puzzle with a beautiful mountain scene. Lastly, enjoy a fun game of Kanoodle® that will improve fine motor skills, coordination, and short-term memory.

The Sports: Baseball Kit is a homerun for baseball fanatics. This kit features two books: America's classic ballparks and Comic Book Story of Baseball, Baseball Mascot Matching Game, Baseball Mascot Jigsaw Puzzle, and Category Snap Card Game. The first two activities are perfect for achieving a sence of accomplishment, while reinforcing the connection between the brain cells and improving mental speed. The last activity will encourage creative thinking...

"Relive your days as a hard-working homemaker with the Homemaker Kit. This kit features the book Everyday Fashions of the Fifties, The Baking Cupboard, Sew Fast Game, and Costal Escape Aquapaints™. The first activity will elicit memories and stimulate conversation with the retro illustrated pieces. The second activity focuses on fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, spatial reasoning, and problem solving. The last activity allows for relaxation...