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Libraries are embracing gaming as a social activity, in service to their mandates to be a community hub, and to serve both educational and recreational needs. Rock Band and chess are common but the potential is much greater. Share ideas, develop games, and reach out to an audience of librarians and library patrons where the gameful principles that bring us all here can have powerful local impact.
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My experience with games in libraries
Started by Alex Ness Sep 5, 2012. 0 Replies 3 Likes
Hey guys,Saw this group and thought I'd share what the libraries near me do in relation to gaming. Well, where to begin, my local library is very much into keep kids out of trouble and nestling them…Continue
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Comment by Avi Dey on January 17, 2015 at 10:24am
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What are the most popular game for kids or senior citizens for "game in libraries" ?? I am a strong supporter of public libraries in my neighborhood and yours .
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Comment by Glen on May 27, 2013 at 3:22pm
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Hello GIL folks!
I love the idea of this group! Thank you Sarah for founding and leading it! Wondering if there has been any talk about gaming used to teach information literacy for K12 students?
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Comment by Clive Ramsden on May 25, 2013 at 11:44am
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Any gaming in libraries going on in sunny London, England?
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