Whether you're a beginner who's always wanted to try it, or an experienced player looking for some friendly competition, these events offer gaming in a relaxed and social atmosphere. Group instruction on how to use the equipment will take place promptly at 10am with open gaming beginning at 10:15. The gaming days are free and open to all. No registration is necessary. Questions may be directed to the Racine Public Library at 262.636.9245.
The Library received Wii video gaming equipment as part of a state LSTA grant in 2008. Since that time the library has offered a variety of open gaming events and tournaments for people of all ages.
Libraries began offering video game experiences as a way to bring the community together in an entertaining way. According to the American Library Association, "Board games, card games, and video games are, in essence, information, and part of the human act of telling stories, presented in new formats that involve the player. Games fulfill a library's mission to provide cultural, recreational, and entertaining experiences to all its patrons..."
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