National Gaming Day: November 2010 |
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 The Palm Beach County Library System will join hundreds of other libraries across the country to participate in the American Library Association’s 3rd Annual National Gaming Day on Nov 13. In 2009, more than 31,000 people of all ages played games in libraries on National Gaming Day, more than twice the number in 2008. The goal is to double the number of participants this year.
This year’s event will again include a national video game tournament (Rock Band and Super Smash Bros. Brawl), as well as board games and other activities.
Gaming at the library encourages patrons of all ages to interact with diverse peers, share their expertise and develop new strategies for gaming and learning. Kids can socialize with their friends and play board and video games while surrounded by books, librarians, and a real world of knowledge.
Listed below are National Gaming Day programs, and other gaming programs scheduled at Palm Beach County Library System locations: |
CLARENCE E. ANTHONY BRANCH
375 S.W. 2nd Avenue, South Bay 33493
Phone: 992-8393
Sat, Nov 13, 2:00 pm
National Gaming Day!
Bring the whole family to celebrate by playing mind-boggling games like Scrabble, Monopoly, and Clue. Ages 5 & up. (60 min.) |
GARDENS BRANCH
1133 Campus Drive
Palm Beach Gardens
Phone: 626-6133
Wed, Nov 10, 3:00 pm
National Gaming Day!
We’ll celebrate by playing Nintendo Wii and board games. Ages 7 & up. (60 min.) Preregister. |
HAGEN RANCH ROAD BRANCH
14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Phone: 894-7500
Sat, Nov 13, 10:00 am
National Gaming Day
We'll get out our favorite games such as Pictureka, Twister, Checkers, Uno, Clue, and Monopoly, among others. The whole family can play together and bring their own favorite games, too! Ages 4 & up. (60 min.) Preregister. |
LANTANA ROAD BRANCH
420 Lantana Road, Lake Worth, Florida 33462
Phone: 304-4500
Mon, Nov 22 & Tue, Nov 23, 3:30 pm
Wed, Nov 24, 2:30 pm
National Game & Puzzle Week!
Celebrate National Game and Puzzle Week by playing the following games:
11/22: Monopoly Junior. Ages 5-8.
11/23: Sorry! Ages 6-12.
11/24: Chutes and Ladders. Ages 3-12.
(60 min.) Preregister. |
ROYAL PALM BEACH BRANCH
500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
Phone: 790-630
Sat, Nov 13, 3:00 pm
National Gaming Day!
We’ll celebrate the day by playing Wii games. Snacks provided. Ages 12-17. (60 min.) Preregister. |
WELLINGTON BRANCH
1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington 33414
Phone: 790-670
Tue, Nov 30, 6:00 pm
Teen Game Night
Play Nintendo Wii and board games. Snacks provided. Ages 12-17. (2 hr.) Preregister. |
WEST BOCA BRANCH
18685 State Road 7
Boca Raton, FL 33498
Phone: 470-1600
Sat, Nov 13, 11:00 am
National Gaming Day!
We’ll celebrate by playing Candy Land, Jenga, Chutes and Ladders, and Operation. Grades K-3. (45 min.) Preregister. |
WEST BOYNTON BRANCH
9451 Jog Road
Boynton Beach 33437
Phone: 734-5556
Wed, Nov 17, 6:30 pm
Board Game Extravaganza
Bring your favorite game to play or try someone else’s. Check out books about different games. Grades 6 & up. (45 min.) Preregister. |
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Posted: 11/10/2010 |
