Newfoundland and Labrador VP Report
Submitted by Louise McGillis
What is "Games @ the Library"?
During the week of October 18-24, 2009, APLA will be sponsoring "Games @ the Library" week. Anytime that week, we are encouraging all libraries in Atlantic Canada to host a "game themed" event of their choice (board games, chess, trivia, scavenger hunts, video games, etc.). Events can be geared towards specific age groups or the whole community. Larger libraries may consider having separate events for kids, tweens & teens, or seniors. You are limited only by your imagination and energy levels! Our goal is to show that libraries are places where people meet, learn, and have fun.
Hasbro Canada Donation
To make Games @ the Library week extra special, Hasbro Canada has agreed to provide each public library in Atlantic Canada with a copy of SCRABBLE Classic and PICTUREKA (one of their newest games!). Both games will be delivered to your library in early fall 2009.
Grand Prize: Nintendo Wii
One lucky winner in Atlantic Canada will be taking home a Nintendo Wii gaming system!
Need to know more?
Check out the Games @ the Library web site (www.apla.ca/games). Here you will find gaming ideas for your library, publicity material (e.g. posters and booksmarks) you can download, information (including official ballot) to register participants for the grand prize, as well as a place to post information about events happening at your library.
Want even more information?
Contact your official APLA "Games @ the Library" representative - Louise McGillis (mcgillis@swgc.mun.ca) for Newfoundland, Sarah Kilfoil (sarah.kilfoil@gnb.ca) for New Brunswick, Darlene Beck (beckd@halifax.ca) for Nova Scotia and Dawn Hooper (dhooper@upei.ca) for Prince Edward Island.
Attend the APLA Conference session on gaming called "Get Your Game On: Gaming in Public and Academic Libraries" Friday at 1:30pm in the Altantic Suite!
