International Games Day Anecdotes
Welcome to our very first edition of IGD Anecdotes, where we share the memorable stories, ideas, and experiences of previous library participants! As you read, consider bringing some of these ideas...
View ArticleIGD Anecdotes: Program ideas!
Getting excited for International Games Day? Yay! This year, IGD will be running Minecraft Hunger Games, an exciting new program which will be played district by district across the country, and...
View ArticleIGD Anecdotes: All kinds of libraries, all over the world
Welcome to the next edition of ALA’s IGD Anecdotes! Libraries from all over the world have the potential for successful participation in International Games Day. Our survey indicates evidence of...
View ArticleIGD Anecdotes: Intergenerational connections and meeting new people
As you forge ahead with your IGD plans, you may be focusing on certain age groups: kids, teens, twentysomethings, or beyond! Your target group may shape what type of games you introduce – but fear not...
View ArticleIGD Anecdotes: Outside groups
Feeling overwhelmed by all the exciting possibilities for IGD? Fear not! There are many supporters and gamers that are more than excited to see and help you succeed in hosting this event - or simply...
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International Games Day @ Arizona State University Fletcher Library
Our guest post this week comes from Michelle Gohr. Michelle Gohr is a Library Assistant at Arizona State Universities Fletcher Library. She will be earning her Masters of Library Science in June and...
View ArticleIGD promoting the library one person at a time
Dario Toribio graduated from Emporia State in December of 2012 and started working at Denver Public Library in March 2013. He is a father of four, originally from Uruguay but moved to the States in the...
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IGD: How One Public Library and Local Board Game Group Joined Forces to Bring...
Our guest post this week comes from April Shroeder and Eric Groo. April Shroeder is the Youth Programming Coordinator for Loudoun County (VA) Public Library. Formerly a Teen Services Librarian, April...
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IGD at Pope County Library
Lori Latimer is the Assistant Genealogist at the Pope County Library in Russellville, Arkansas 2015 will be our 3rd year participating on International Games Day. This event is for all ages, and all...
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