Celebrate National Library Week by gaming @ your library

During National Library Week, libraries of all types will host special gaming programs in support of a new literacy initiative called gaming @ your library. Historically, libraries have provided print resources, but as new formats have been introduced, libraries have included them in their collections. Videogames are one more format, one that has grown in use and popularity during the last 30 years. Interesting gaming facts:

• Adults of both sexes play games over seven hours a week
• The average age for players is 33
• 25% of game players are over 50 years old
• 38% of game players are female Source: ESA’S 2006 Essential Facts About the Computer and Video Game Industry

Visit gaming @ your library for Library Gaming Resources and a logo to use for your event. For all the details, read the ALA Press Release. You can also share photos of your event in the gaming @ your library Flickr group. Leave a comment and share your gaming @ your library stories with us!