Press Kit
On November 14, 2009, libraries across the country will participate in the largest, simultaneous national video game tournament ever held! Kids will be able to compete against players at other libraries and see their scores in real-time online while playing at their local library. Hasbro is the exclusive sponsor for National Gaming Day 2009.
But gaming in libraries isn't just about video games. We also have big plans for board games for all the ages. The goals of this event are to:
Raise awareness about the use of games as a library program;
Expose people to a new type of board game;
Establish connections between local board game groups and the library.
Press Releases
Hasbro exclusive sponsor for 2009 National Gaming Day @ your library
Read, learn, play in U.S. libraries
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During the summer and autumn this year, Oak Park (Ill.) Public Library has held monthly teen gaming tournaments. This is a video of sights and sounds from the September tourney, as well as an interview with Young Adult Librarian Monica Harris, who explains why and how the library got into gaming and the benefits it offers the library and the community. More ALA videos available at alfocus.ala.org. Transcript at alfocus.ala.org/gaming-oak-park-public-l library-transcript.
National Gaming Day @ your library events
View 2009 National Gaming Day participating libraries in a larger map
Downloads
Libraries Got Game (PDF)
NGD Poster
Additional Resources
Libraries Lure with Video Games