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<p class="MsoNormal">OC just got a wall-mounted <a href="https://www.ikcplay.com/en-nl/products/wall-games/sliding-puzzle-monster">
sliding puzzle</a> and <a href="https://www.ikcplay.com/en-nl/products/wall-games/memory-green">
memory game</a> from IKC. We had them custom made with blank tiles and created an InDesign template to make our own designs that we switch out monthly. They’ve been fun so far!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The downside is that the ordering process for the custom items was a NIGHTMARE. We could only get them direct from the factory in Mexico, who would only accept wire transfer payments, which our finance department wouldn’t approve due to
fraud concerns.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">It would probably be pretty easy to tape over the existing designs (we use 3” book tape) if you didn’t want to wrangle the custom order process. The one concern is that the company is based out of Europe and one of the memory game images
is one we didn’t feel comfortable with in our space. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<b>Sent:</b> Friday, August 29, 2025 1:28 PM<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Hi there, We are looking for ideas for alternatives to magna-tiles for our Children's area. We have wooden puzzles and an art wall, but like the magna-tiles for the appeal to preschoolers through elementary age.
Unfortunately, the tower crashes are sometimes pretty epic and overstimulating when it's already busy in the room. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">On our wish list is something that is: durable, not noisy, easy to clean up, low tech, and appealing to a wide range. Also, a unicorn!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Do you have something in your room you really like? Thanks in advance!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="elementtoproof" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Anna Bruce</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="elementtoproof" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Library Program Coordinator</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="elementtoproof" style="background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="mailto:annab@happyvalleyor.gov">annab@happyvalleyor.gov</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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