Games and
Gaming in the
Library
Making your library the
coolest place on the
block
Josh Barnes & Jezmynne Dene
Portneuf District Library
Chubbuck, Idaho
Why Game?
• Bring more patrons into the Library
• Social opportunities for children
• Create connections with the young adults
Getting Started
What do I need?
Types of Gaming Experiences
Community Sponsored
Board Game Nights
Always on Gaming
Video Game Nights
Community
Board Game Nights
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Ga
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Cooperative
Card Games
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Deck Building
Strategy
Always-On Gaming
Xbox Kinect
Sandbox
Party Games
Legos
Video Game Night
Turn Based
Real Time Strategy
Co-op
First Person Shooter
Variations
Gaming Platforms and Costs
Board Games
Computer
● Hardware
○ Variable
● Popular Games
○ Warcraft III
○ Age of Empires
○ Team Fortress 2
○ Counterstrike
○ Torchlight II
Wii
● Hardware
○ Wii
○ Controllers
○ Nunchuk
○ TV
● Popular Games
○ Wii Sports
○ Mariokart
○ Just Dance
Xbox 360 (& Kinect)
● Hardware
○ Xbox
○ Controllers
○ Kinect (optional)
○ TV
● Popular Games
○ Halo
○ Call of Duty
○ Minecraft
○ Castle Crashers
○ Wipeout
Challenges to Consider
• Parental Concern
• Age/Skill Level
• Sharing
• Broken Games
• No Attendance
Management Buy In
The hard part?
Be Prepared
• Plan A
• Plan B
Identify Community Partners
What ifs?
Questions? Please Ask!
Thank You!
Josh Barnes & Jezmynne Dene
Portneuf District Library
Chubbuck, Idaho