Get in the Game (at the Library!)

TitleGet in the Game (at the Library!)
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Game CodeSEM26ND309289
Start DateThursday July 30, 2026 - 11:00 am
End DateThursday July 30, 2026 - 12:00 pm
Cost$0
Tickets Available70/70
Short DescriptionLearn how to build engaging all-ages programming for your library. Gain practical advice on how to choose the best games for your collection.
Long DescriptionAre you a library employee looking to start a gaming program? Or maybe a library user who wants to help their library start gaming? Explore all the interesting side quests that tabletop gaming can take in the library from teen internships to creating a reference gaming website to building community partnerships. We will offer effective strategies and examples of board game facilitation best practices. The audience will learn how to create a professional development cohort through gaming. We will also explore selling the idea to library management and collection development strategies for all ages, including practical tips.
Event TypeSEM - Seminar
Game System
Rules Edition
Group/CompanyThe Kansas City Public Library
Minimum Players1
Maximum Players70
Age RequiredEveryone (6+)
Experience RequiredNone (You've never played before - rules will be taught)
LocationICC
Room212
Table
GM NamesKenneth Hardcastle, Kelsey Bates, Paloma Flores
Web Addresswww.kclibrary.org
Email Contact
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