Games and Gaming Round Table (GAMERT)

Gaming circles the world during ALA's International Games Day

CHICAGO — On Saturday, Nov. 16, libraries around the world on all seven continents celebrated games and gaming for the American Library Association’s International Games Day @ your library. This event occurs on the third Saturday of each November as a way to reconnect communities through their libraries around the educational, recreational and social value of gaming. This sixth year was a huge success, with many libraries noting the value of this free event for their libraries and community.

Thousands to play games on all seven continents on Nov. 16 for International Games Day @ your library

On Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, communities across the U.S. and around the world will celebrate the American Library Association’s sixth annual International Games Day @ your library. This year there will be participants from all over the world on all seven continents (Antarctica!) playing a wide variety of games.