In either 2007 or 2008, the local public library that I worked for began offering video games from different game platforms available for patrons to borrow. We also had one or two game nights where students with the permission of parents would stay the whole night in the library. They had to of course stay the whole night (no leaving, but telling mom and dad you were at the library) and supervised by an array of library staff for the entire night. Video games stations were set up along with being able to read and use the computers for the time you were there. I remember it being a successful idea for the young high school students. (I am not quite sure if it is still done as I do not work there right now.)
As I began thinking of ideas for this blog, this memory of the game lock-ins came to my mind. Do any other public libraries offer video games for borrowing?
Some libraries that offer video games:
This link contains a list of more
libraries that were found to be circulating games, as well.
Some interesting reads on the subject of video games in libraries:
Does your library offer games? If you're not sure, ask your librarian!
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