All types of games and game programs that can be easily implemented in a library

1. Games and
Gaming in the
Library
Making your library the
coolest place on the
block
Josh Barnes & Jezmynne Dene
Portneuf District Library
Chubbuck, Idaho
josh.barnes@portneuflibrary.org
jezmynne.dene@portneuflibrary.org

2. Why Game?
• Bring more patrons into the Library
• Social opportunities for children
• Create connections with the young adults

3. Getting Started
What do I need?

4. Types of Gaming Experiences
Community Sponsored
Board Game Nights
Always on Gaming
Video Game Nights

5. Community

6. Board Game Nights

7. FamilyGames

8. Cooperative

9. Card Games

10. wizkidsgames.com
annarbor.com
Deck Building

11. Strategy

12. Always-On Gaming

13. Xbox Kinect

14. Sandbox

15. Party Games

16. Legos

17. Video Game Night

18. Turn Based

19. Real Time Strategy

20. Co-op

21. First Person Shooter

22. Variations

23. Gaming Platforms and Costs

24. Board Games

25. Computer
● Hardware
○ Variable
● Popular Games
○ Warcraft III
○ Age of Empires
○ Team Fortress 2
○ Counterstrike
○ Torchlight II

26. Wii
● Hardware
○ Wii
○ Controllers
○ Nunchuk
○ TV
● Popular Games
○ Wii Sports
○ Mariokart
○ Just Dance

27. Xbox 360 (& Kinect)
● Hardware
○ Xbox
○ Controllers
○ Kinect (optional)
○ TV
● Popular Games
○ Halo
○ Call of Duty
○ Minecraft
○ Castle Crashers
○ Wipeout

28. Challenges to Consider
• Parental Concern
• Age/Skill Level
• Sharing
• Broken Games
• No Attendance

29. Management Buy In
The hard part?

30. Be Prepared
• Plan A
• Plan B

31. Identify Community Partners

32. What ifs?

34. Questions? Please Ask!

35. Thank You!
Josh Barnes & Jezmynne Dene
Portneuf District Library
Chubbuck, Idaho
josh.barnes@portneuflibrary.org
jezmynne.dene@portneuflibrary.org