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Let’s Try Something New at the Library!
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) recently awarded funding to the MetroShare Community of Libraries Consortium under its Regional ILS Cooperative grant program to provice educational and recreational kits at all MetroShare Libraries and are designed to enhance the lives of Library patrons.
There are kits for patrons of all ages. The recreational kits range from an outdoor movie screen to a giant dice yard game, from hosting a podcast to playing pickleball. Educational kits include learning to play the piano, coding basics with a Space Rover, and Playaway Launchpad pre-loaded tablets to learn Spanish, math, and more. These kits are designed to give patrons the opportunity to try something new, without the commitment of purchasing their own equipment.
81) Tap to play
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Blip asks the reader to help him reach the goal and win the game.
82) The nerdy dozen
Author
Series
Nerdy dozen volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Formats
Description
Recruited by the Air Force after hacking into a classified military training program, Neil Andertol and his video game buddies pilot what they believe to be an Air Force simulator to find a missing jet and rescue two endangered pilots.
83) Minecraft
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
730L
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
"Minecraft is the best-selling video game of all time! Through informative text and photos, this title introduces readers to the history of Minecraft from its beginnings to the present-day, including important releases and updates, charitable giving, fan engagement, and more. Features offer additional information, including a creator profile, a historic timeline, a sales graph, a character feature, and more. Readers will enjoy exploring the Minecraft...
Author
Lexile measure
480L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Get a glimpse into the science behind video games and the people who help bring them to life! Readers will explore video game developers and how they use STEM at work. Leveled text and vibrant images guide readers through the world of video game development. Along the way, special features profile a notable developer, highlight the uses of STEM on the job, explore how to become a video game developer, and more!"--
85) Reamde
Author
Series
Dodge novels volume 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
When his own high-tech start up turns into a Fortune 500 computer gaming group, Richard Forthrast, the black sheep of an Iowa family who has amassed an illegal fortune, finds the line between fantasy and reality becoming blurred when a virtual war for dominance is triggered.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
A game of tag turns monstrous one night in the forested village of Pine Bluff, where kids who are "it" for too long transform into something terrifying. When little Mateo goes missing after being "it," the kids begin to worry who the next victim will be-only to discover that the truth may be scarier than they thought! Follow along with Mateo and others in this collection of scary stories.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Can you hone your virtual gaming skills enough to make you a star in the world of pro gaming? First, find your game and pick your platform. Then, set out to see if you've got what it takes. Make real-life choices that can lead to disappointment, a future in the gaming industry, or realizing your dream of becoming king or queen of the console"--
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
viii, 293 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Appears on these lists
2023 Texas Topaz Reading List
Goodreads Choice Nominees 2022
Learn to Love: Film & Literature Suggestions
Goodreads Choice Nominees 2022
Learn to Love: Film & Literature Suggestions
Description
"Role-playing game historian Ben Riggs unveils the secret history of TSR- the company that unleashed imaginations with Dungeons & Dragons, was driven into ruin by disastrous management decisions, and then saved by their bitterest rival. Co-created by wargame enthusiasts Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, the original Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game released by TSR (Tactical Studies Rules) in 1974 created a radical new medium: the role-playing game....
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Invented 2500-4000 years ago, the game of Go has enthralled hundreds of millions of people in Asia, where it is an integral part of the culture. In the West, hundreds of thousands have learned of its pleasures, especially after the game appeared in a number of hit movies, TV series, and books, and was included on major Internet game sites. By eliciting the highest powers of rational thought, the game draws players, not just for the thrills of competition,...
Author
Publisher
Minedition
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First impression.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
"All the animals want to play hide-and-seek, but -- 'oh, no!' -- Elephant isn't very good at that. He's too easy to find. What about leap-frog? He's not good at that, either. What about hopscotch, skipping, or tag? No, no, and no. Poor Elephant isn't very good at many games, and the animals are starting to get frustrated with him. Luckily there is one game Elephant loves to play, and the animals oblige him, though they may have to say 'oh, no!' themselves...
Publisher
Nintendo of America
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
Nintendo Switch.
Physical Desc
1 computer chip cartridge : sound, color ; 1 1/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Command a group of warriors as Serenoa, heir of House Wolffort, in a tangled plot where your decisions make all the difference. Key choices you make will influence the story and outcome of this grand conflict. When faced with truly momentous decisions, your advisors will weigh in by casting their votes on the Scales of Conviction. Persuade them before their vote is cast to help forge you own path ahead. Remember, your allies and decisions can change...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
An amazing journey through the thriving worlds of fantasy and gaming. What could one man find if he embarked on a journey through fantasy world after fantasy world? In an enthralling blend of travelogue, pop culture analysis, and memoir, forty-year-old former D&D addict Ethan Gilsdorf crisscrosses America, the world, and other worlds-from Boston to New Zealand, and Planet Earth to the realm of Aggramar.
96) Feed the beast
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Thirteen-year-old Mason and his friends are totally absorbed by an online fantasy video game, and their current task is to collect ingredients for a meal to deal with a fierce dragon, but Mason has an even more frightening task--preparing dinner for his demanding eight-year-old brother while their mother is at work.
Author
Language
English
Description
There are many books and articles about how to improve your play, but there are few bridge books like this one. The intention of this book is to present a kind of Reader's Digest of essays and tips that can elevate your enjoyment and help you play with impeccable ethics. In Volume 1, Randy gives invaluable advice including:
- Useful habits to learn
- How to improve your bidding system
- Which conventions to play
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Created For Avid Contract Bridge Players And Bridge Teachers Around The World, This Book Makes A Great Gift To Any Bridge Player Who Has Already Learned The Game Of Bridge And Wants To Improve. Author, Ron Feldman, Represented The United States In Three World Championships Of Tournament Bridge. Foreword By Five (5) Time World Champion Bridge Player, Lynn Deas. World Champion Bridge Player, Ralph Katz, Adds: "Ron Feldman Is A Brilliant Bridge Bidding...
Publisher
SEGA of America, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
Nintendo Switch.
Physical Desc
1 computer chip cartridge : sound, color ; 1 1/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Craft a sci-fi mystery epic spanning thirteen intertwining stories. Uncover a deep story through visions of the past and the future. The doomsday clock is ticking. Become a sentinel pilot, customize your merch, and fight waves of kaiju in top-down tactical combat"--Container.
Author
Language
English
Appears on these lists
10 to Try - Meet Cute
2023 Lariat Adult Fiction Reading List
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
More Lists...
2023 Lariat Adult Fiction Reading List
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
More Lists...
Description
"A modern love story about two childhood friends, Sam, raised by an actress mother in LA's Koreatown, and Sadie, from the wealthy Jewish enclave of Beverly Hills, who reunite as adults to create video games, finding an intimacy in digital worlds that eludes them in their real lives, from the New York Times best-selling author of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry"--
On a bitter-cold day, in the December of his junior year at Harvard, Sam Masur exits...
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