Games and Gaming #37

I know I'm late starting but am doing this to expand my horizons. Gaming is not my favorite part of the "new"library but then again I work in adult services and facilitate adult programing. The New York Times article was intresting but I haven't seen our teens moving from gaming to books, magazines or other materials. It is hoped that they will eventually. We are providing a social service and are exceptionally lucky to have a great YA staff to provide and direct game days and other programs for our youth. I know that many libraries are stretched to plan and facilitate youth programing. Gaming is here to stay whether it is someone playing solitaire online or runescape or one of the newer games the young people are playing.

I enjoyed the Carnegie Mellon Libraries "I'll Get it Game" but couldn't figure out how to move the books in the other game. Yes, I am one of those who only like to play games they can win and my hand eye coordination is lousy. Next week another staff member and I will be demonstrating wii bowling and encouraging the adults at our 50+ program to join us in a game. I looked at a retro game site and would enjoy trying pacman again although I was never very good at that either.