submitted by Ada Ren-Mitchell Are you looking for library game ideas that sneakily introduce STEM concepts? Or you have many ideas but not enough time
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Second Quarter 2026 Video Game Releases
It has been a crazy summer with vacation time and summer projects, but it’s finally here – the second quarter video game release spreadsheet! The
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Vote for this year’s Platinum Play!
Voting for the Platinum Play Hall of Fame nominees is now open until May 8th. We had a record number of nominations this year (20),
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First Quarter 2026 Video Game Releases
The list of games released from January to March of 2026 is 194 games. There are 36 games available for the PS4, 122 available for
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Play Builds Resilience: Why Libraries Are Key to Supporting Kids’ Mental, Emotional, and Social Health
by Rachele Harmuth, MESH Helps Founder & Spokesperson Across the country, libraries serve as trusted community spaces where families gather to learn,connect, and grow. From
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2026 MARCH MINI CON: Gaming Outside the Box
Friday, March 20, 2026 on Youtube The Games & Gaming Round Table (GameRT) of the American Library Association invites you to join us for the 2026
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Unpub, Tabletop Game Design, & Libraries
Friday, February 20, 2026 at 1:00 CT This panel discussion invites Unpub organizers to share information about Unpub initiatives with the library community and explain
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First Rolls to Story-Master: TTRPG Whys and Resources for Library Staff
By Haley Cole and Tylar Kerstetter Libraries are institutions that excel at both formal and informal learning. We’re where people can pursue passion projects or
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2026 Game On! Grant Applications Open
The Games and Gaming Round Table of the American Library Association is proud to announce that our Game On! Grant application is now open until
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2025 Video Game Release Wrap Up
2025 is nearly over! Over the year we try to help you with video game acquisitions for your libraries by creating lists of the video
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