National Gaming Day @ Your Library! – Bring Your Game Face!
(Released November 2, 2010) – Throughout the month of November, the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library will observe National Gaming Day @ Your Library!, a campaign started by the American Library Association (ALA) that will have its official third annual observation nationwide on Saturday, November 13. Our local Library system has designed several days of gaming fun for school age patrons, teens and families!
What is National Gaming Day @ Your Library? In the 21st century, libraries are about much more than books. The campaign debuted in 2008, when hundreds of libraries throughout the country showcased gaming programs and services, from board games to high-tech offerings. According to the ALA, gaming of all types at the library encourages young patrons to interact with a diverse group of peers, share their expertise with others (including adults), and develop new strategies for gaming and learning. About 75 percent of public libraries support gaming, by offering computer or board gaming, circulating games, or offering gaming events, areas and programs.
Here’s a few National Gaming Day events at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library to check out:
· The Metro @ Main - Play Along @ Your Library
Saturday, November 13 / 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. / Ages 13-18
· Main Children's Library - Wii Game Day
Monday, November 15 / 4 - 5 p.m. / Grades K-5
· Birmingham - Wii Game Day
Tuesday, November 16 / 4 - 5 p.m. / Grades K-6
· Kent - Game Day at Kent!
Wednesday, November 17 / 4 - 5 p.m. / All ages
· Lagrange - We Love to Wii!
Monday, November 8 / 4 - 5 p.m. / All ages
Game Time Monday - Monday, November 15 / 4 - 5 p.m. / All ages
· Locke - National Gaming Day @ Locke Branch Library
Saturday, November 13, 10 a.m. - noon / All ages
· Mott - Are You Wii Crazy?
Wednesday, November 17 / 4 - 5 p.m. / Grades K-5
· Point Place - It Only Takes a Minute
Saturday, November 13 / 2 - 3 p.m. / All ages
· Reynolds Corners - Get Your Game On!
Monday, November 15 / 7 - 8 p.m. / All ages
· Sanger - National Gaming Day
Saturday, November 13 / 11 a.m. - noon / Grades 6-12
· Washington - Wii Game Day
Wednesday, November 10 / 4 - 5 p.m. / Grades 6-12
· West Toledo - We Love to Wii!
Wednesday, November 17 / 3 - 5 p.m. / Grades K-5
Bring Your Game Face!
Did you know the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library offers FREE Teen Gaming areas, for ages 13-18 only, at Main Library, 325 Michigan St., and at Reynolds Corners Branch Library, 4833 Dorr St.? Main's newly designed Popular Teen supervised area The Metro is complete with Wii ™, Xbox and PS3 (PlayStation ® 3) gaming units in enclosed areas for teens to test their skills, learn and play games solo or in groups of three individuals. The Reynolds Corners Branch Teen Gaming area includes Wii ™ and PS3 units. Games available to play at both locations are sports, music or movie-related (i.e. Madden NFL 10, Ghostbusters, NBA 2K9, Sonic Unleashed, Rock Band 2).
NOTE: For additional information visit toledolibrary.org, or call 419.259.5266.
Press Release Contact Name: Rhonda B. Sewell
Press Release Contact Email: [email protected]
Organization Name: Toledo Lucas County Public Library