When I think of a library, the word "fun" usually doesn't come to mind. Libraries typically involve work, whether through studying, research, homework, etc. You get the idea, it's usually not by choice to visit, but rather by necessity. I'm an adult and these are my feelings, imagine then, how a typical teenager feels about visiting a library!
Libraries have begun to understand this, and have started searching for ways to get kids more interested in visiting the local libraries in their area. What does almost every kid in the world like to do? Play of course! And what form of technology has become the media in which kids entertain themselves these days? Games, or gaming.
Libraries around the country have begun to introduce gaming in to their curriculum in hopes of attracting more kids, and even adults, to visit their libraries. So far this move has been met with outstanding success. Case in point...
Until next time...Matt Marshall
1 comment:
I'm so glad you did this topic! Gameing has been great for getting teens into libraries, and I hope they keep doing it. The Escondido Public Library has puchased Gamecube and Wii games that can be checked out like other media material and several times a year offer video game competitions for the teens. I think it's a great way to get them into and involved with the library!
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