Library Card Talk: A Talk Game for Seniors
Talk and Remember
Library Card Talk is a talking game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Share stories of quiet reading rooms, due dates and favorite librarians.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Library Card Talk
- Tap Play now. Library Card Talk opens right here in your web browser.
- Choose a level: Easy, Medium or Harder.
- Follow the line at the top of the screen. To begin, it says: “Pick a card. Any one will do.”
- Take your time. There is no clock and no rush.
- Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.
Three levels
- Easy: 12 cards. Short, light questions first.
- Medium: 14 cards. Tell a little story.
- Harder: 16 cards. Deeper questions to talk over.
Why people enjoy it
Library Card Talk is a warm way to share stories, and it often sparks a conversation that goes on long after the game. It asks for a little talking and sharing, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Library Card Talk easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 12 cards. Short, light questions first. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 16 cards. Deeper questions to talk over.
Can I play Library Card Talk on a phone or tablet?
Yes. It works in the web browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with large text and big buttons. There is nothing to download.
What else is on ElderWit.com besides Library Card Talk?
Library Card Talk is one of 2,000+ games on ElderWit.com: word games, cards, trivia, puzzles, memory games and more, all with large print, calm screens and no ads.
More Talk and Remember
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- Fishing Trips TalkShare stories of quiet ponds, early mornings and the one that got away.
- Puzzles and Crosswords TalkShare stories of jigsaw puzzles on the table, crossword clues and favorite brain teasers.
- Family Roots TalkPick a card and share stories about where your family comes from.
- Neighbors and Friends TalkPick a card and share stories about neighbors and good friends.