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Donor Spotlight! The Op Games

GameRT’s International Games Month Committee would like to thank The Op Games for their generous donations. Register for IGM before the end
President’s Statement, 2026-27

As our U.S. multitype libraries work hard to continue offering innovative, cutting-edge services that best meet the needs of our
Nationwide Survey of Games-Based Library Services

Hello, esteemed GameRT colleagues! After months of planning and thoughtful collaboration, the Wisconsin State Library Agency and the Washington State Library (in partnership with many others)
AAPI Month Featured Video Game: Tchia (2023)

By: Elizabeth Hambleton Looking to expand your Asian American & Pacific Islander Month offerings beyond books and films? Consider adding

First Quarter 2026 Video Game Releases

April 16, 2026 Joshua Newport Games, Resources

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

Award-Winning Indie Games and Your Library

March 16, 2026 admin GameRT, Reviews

By Elizabeth Hambleton Indie games —titles created by small teams without the backing of a major publisher—are more numerous than the blockbuster releases. They’re often

Call for Nominations for Meeple-at-Large

March 13, 2026 admin GameRT, Get Involved, Highlight

GameRT is holding an internal election for 3 Meeple-at-Large members for the upcoming volunteer cycle! Only GameRT members are allowed to vote in this election

Play Builds Resilience: Why Libraries Are Key to Supporting Kids’ Mental, Emotional, and Social Health

March 12, 2026 admin Resources

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

2026 MARCH MINI CON: Gaming Outside the Box

March 5, 2026 admin Conferences, Resources

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

Unpub, Tabletop Game Design, & Libraries

February 16, 2026 admin Webinars

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

Unpub, Tabletop Game Design, & Libraries

February 16, 2026 admin

This panel discussion invites Unpub organizers to share information about Unpub initiatives with the library community and explain the benefits of library folks participating in

Call for Participation: 2026-2027 GameRT Committees!

February 3, 2026 admin GameRT, Get Involved

Hello everyone in GameRT, I am your president-elect, Chris Baker. My term as GameRT president starts at the end of Annual this summer, and one

First Rolls to Story-Master: TTRPG Whys and Resources for Library Staff

January 19, 2026 Haley Cole Game Programs, GameRT, Resources

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

Play Make Learn 2026 Call for Proposals

January 15, 2026 admin Conferences, GameRT

The 2026 Play Make Learn Conference Call for Proposals is OPEN NOW!!! The Play Make Learn Conference is a place for collaboration and discovery in the design,