November 13th at 1 pm will find the Garland County Library once again participating in National Gaming Day @ Your Library. The Garland County Library has been a part of this annual event, put on by the American Library Association, since its inception four years ago. The day is set aside to promote how games are a positive influence in people's lives and how they fit in with the mission of the library.
Everyone plays games: that is a simple truth. From folks in the nursing home playing dominoes to young children putting together simple puzzles, everyone plays games. It is one of the largest uses of free time among Americans, especially video games. Video games, as of last year, became the dominant form of digital media in the US, surpassing Hollywood's receipts for ticket sales, home dvd and Blu Ray sales, and merchandising combined. A study done last year by the PEW Research Center found that 95 percent of teenagers and 65% of adults reported having played video games the week of the study.
Past events have included board game discussions and play, open video gaming, and participation in a national Super Smash Brothers tournament. Patrons are likely to see video games like Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution, Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart,and NBA Jam being played along with a variety of board games and game crafts thrown in the mix. This program has always been well attended, so we are doing registration this year to help give us a sense of how many people we need to prepare for. Registration is required, so sign up today!
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