Learn how to build engaging all-ages programming for your library. Gain practical advice on how to choose the best games for your collection.
Details
Timing:
Thu 11:00 AM - Thu 12:00 PM
Location:
ICC
/ Room 212
Long Description:
Are you a library employee looking to start a gaming program? Or maybe a library user who wants to help their library start gaming? Explore all the interesting side quests that tabletop gaming can take in the library from teen internships to creating a reference gaming website to building community partnerships. We will offer effective strategies and examples of board game facilitation best practices. The audience will learn how to create a professional development cohort through gaming. We will also explore selling the idea to library management and collection development strategies for all ages, including practical tips.
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Organizing Group:
GM Names:
Kenneth Hardcastle, Kelsey Bates, Paloma Flores
Event Type:
Game System:
N/A
Rules Edition:
N/A
# Players:
1 - 70 players
Age Required:
Everyone (6+)
Experience Required:
None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)
Materials Provided?:
No
Tournament?:
No
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Thursday
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
70 tickets available
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