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The Gaming Librarian @thelibgamer.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I am going to be in an actual play MCed by @megueyb.bsky.social using the latest version of Apocalypse World. Details here: drive.google.com/file/d/1k_PM... at an event run by the @alagamert.bsky.social

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Looking for ways to save money? Don't overlook your local library, which may offer more than books. Those with library cards can often check out things to expand their hobbies, too. bit.ly/4hATD33

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Americans are borrowing expensive items for free. Here's where

From pressure washers to ghost-hunting kits, libraries are lending unique items to help you save money.

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Dr Vanessa @hpsvanessa.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I emailed a library asking for a small but annoying favour, and they did me a big favour and it's provided absolutely crucial data for a new project and publication, and slopAI could never and yay for humans, and librarians and archivists in particular.

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The Gaming Librarian @thelibgamer.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

In Indy getting ready for Gen Con. Tomorrow one panel and helping a publisher set up their booth.Thursday two panels. Friday, Sat, and Sun booth shifts. All here in attendance enjoy! #GenCon2026

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The Gaming Librarian @thelibgamer.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

This year I’m on three panels, have four 4-hour booth shifts and lots of meetings.

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The Gaming Librarian @thelibgamer.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Hey @theop.games look what I saw At a cafe in Michigan City, Indiana.

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Sara Campbell @smwordsmith.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Today’s the day!! Come check out our panel about the Growing Demand for Kid Friendly Manga at #ALAAC26 in McCormick W186!

A panel advertisement for the growing demand for kid friendly manga at Americans library association annual conference

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ALA Games & Gaming Round Table @alagamert.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

#ALAAC26 has swarms of librarians descending on their home base of Chicago. If you're attending this year, check out the programming from GameRT:

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ALA Games & Gaming Round Table @alagamert.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Saturday, June 27 from 3:30 - 4:30 PM, McCormick Place W 194 A GameRT's Mages Program: Creativity, Community and Connection: Why We Can't Shut Up About Game Jams cdmcd.co/wjwqEd

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ALA Games & Gaming Round Table @alagamert.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Saturday, June 27 from 8:30 - 11:00 PM Hilton Chicago, Continental Ballroom ALA PLAY! Play games with our friends @protospielstl.bsky.social l @cardsagainsthumanity.com @9thlevelgames.bsky.social @theop.games @nickbentley.bsky.social @hitpointpress.bsky.social ntpress.bsky.social cdmcd.co/4RqyDZ

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ALA Games & Gaming Round Table @alagamert.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Sunday, June 28 from 10:00 - 11:00 Hyatt Regency McCormick, Erie GameRT Board Meeting - connect with board members, ask questions, and chat with other gaming librarians cdmcd.co/xKx944

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ALA Games & Gaming Round Table @alagamert.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Sunday, June 28 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM McCormick Place, W 184 ABC Level 2 Unlocked: Powering Up Library Innovation with TTRPGs, Video Games, and More! cdmcd.co/D8PZ4a

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ALA Games & Gaming Round Table @alagamert.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Sunday, June 28 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM Marriott Marquis, Great Lakes AB ALA Battledecks 2026 Celebrate ALA's 150th anniversary with the return of the legendary Battledecks slide presentation competition! cdmcd.co/bRGqjJ

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ALA Games & Gaming Round Table @alagamert.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Sunday, June 28 from 7:30 - 9:30 PM Marriott Marquis, Great Lakes AB ALA Trivia Championship determines which librarians take home the coveted title of "Best Reference Librarians in America" This is a ticketed event; tickets can be purchased at the door. cdmcd.co/bR7rbY

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ALA Games & Gaming Round Table @alagamert.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Monday June 29 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM McCormick Place W 184 ABC For Every Player Their Game: Winning Strategies for Recommending Games cdmcd.co/3RLzGn

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ALA Games & Gaming Round Table @alagamert.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Monday, June 29 from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM McCormick Place, W 185 A Meeples and Metrics: Curating a Tabletop Game Collection Using Data-Informed Strategies cdmcd.co/YKE5Rd

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ALA Games & Gaming Round Table @alagamert.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

And don't forget to stop by GameRT's booth in the Library Marketplace to pick up resource guides and swag. We are booth #1047 in the Games & Graphic Novels Pavilion.

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The Gaming Librarian @thelibgamer.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Four more months later and Daggerheart is still front and center (and I managed to get the picture without my foot)

Barnes and Noble display with the core rules set for Daggerheart

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The Gaming Librarian @thelibgamer.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Four more months later and it’s only Daggerheart on the front table…

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The Gaming Librarian @thelibgamer.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

ALA Play has been moved to Saturday night because of 150 celebrations on Friday, Trivia championship will still be on Sunday night and I’ll be in the GameRT booth for most of the four days

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The Gaming Librarian @thelibgamer.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

12 more days until I leave for Chicago and ALA Annual!

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ALA Games & Gaming Round Table @alagamert.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Discover how two librarians at Southern Methodist University are using TTRPGs as professional development tools to enhance skills that build instructional confidence. Wednesday June 10 at 10:00 ET. isl.libcal.com/event/16581195

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What's Up Wednesday - Roll for Instruction! Game Based Training for Librarian Development

This webinar is co-sponsored by ALA's Games and Gaming Round Table Description: Discover how tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) are ideal professional development tools for...

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ALA Games & Gaming Round Table @alagamert.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Starting to plan your trip to Chicago for #ALA26? Don't forget to save some time on your schedule for GameRT's programming: annual2026.eventscribe.net/agenda.asp?p... We always make sure to bring the fun!

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The Gaming Librarian @thelibgamer.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

It is cost prohibitive for a lot of academics

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Wyrd Science Magazine @wyrdscience.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

what if we put issue 8 of Wyrd Science on sale? What if this got more likes & shares than our stupid jokes? featuring Dolmenwood, Blades In The Dark, Doomsong, Kamping Kitbash, Lee Gold, The Old King's Crown, weird fiction, aggro comics, dungeon synth & lots more shop.wyrd.science/products/wyr...

the cover to the new issue of Wyrd Science, featuring an illustration of psychedelic mushrooms growing out of a pink skull by tom j newell

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ALA Games & Gaming Round Table @alagamert.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Tune in tomorrow 03/20/26 to the GameRT YT or Twitch channels to catch our wonderful line of of lightning talks all about gaming and libraries. Full program descriptions are on the GameRT website (link in bio.)

March Minicon 2026 "Gaming Outside the Box" cartoon platypus on a laptop with a tottering stack of board games

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ALA Games & Gaming Round Table @alagamert.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Are you a librarian offering gaming programs focused on mental, emotional, and social health? Sign up for the Play for Resistance campaign we're hosting with MESH Helps to receive free games and resources for supporting community health! games.ala.org/meshhelps2026/

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The Gaming Librarian @thelibgamer.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Platy knows Mychal T; who knows Michael K; who knows Jon Stewart 😎

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The Gaming Librarian @thelibgamer.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Makes sense, and your idea sounds like it has merit

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The Gaming Librarian @thelibgamer.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Remember that the ‘shift’ could be as simple as you foreshadowing a new foe or environmental danger that is coming (this the fear)

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The Gaming Librarian @thelibgamer.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Here are all of the cool things I brought home to try/learn. As always, what doesn’t fit the ascetic of my own games collection will be donated to local public libraries in my area.

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The Gaming Librarian @thelibgamer.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

I want to thank @meanpomelo.bsky.social and @brotherwisegames.bsky.social for having me at there booth at #GAMAExpo2026. It was a blast, I continue to expand my industry connections and look forward to Gen Con this summer.

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The Gaming Librarian @thelibgamer.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Missed you this year, hope your #GAMAExpo2026 was successful.

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The Gaming Librarian @thelibgamer.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Exciting program for this year’s mini-con. Mark your calendars.

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ALA Games & Gaming Round Table @alagamert.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Join GameRT in conversation with @unpub.org organizers as we talk about Unpub initiatives with the library community and explain the benefits of library folks participating in game design spaces. Friday, February 20 at 1:00 CT. No registration required, just tune in to GameRT's YT or Twitch channel.

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The Gaming Librarian @thelibgamer.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Two months later and looks who’s moved to the front of Books-a-Million @darringtonpress.bsky.social

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The Gaming Librarian @thelibgamer.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Two months later and look who’s at the front of Books-a-Million @darringtonpress.bsky.social

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The Gaming Librarian @thelibgamer.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Only caveat is I am presenting one session and I don’t know the time yet.

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The Gaming Librarian @thelibgamer.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

I live near Louisville, and would be available if you still need someone

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The Gaming Librarian @thelibgamer.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Good warning, I don’t think it will be a problem with the group I will likely play with. Knowing things like this are critical for gamers advisors (what library employees call the service of helping folks choose a game).

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The Gaming Librarian @thelibgamer.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

I am definitely looking into this after the holidays!

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The Gaming Librarian @thelibgamer.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Too much of a drive to see in person, but Lights Under Louisville has some videos on YouTube you might want to show them.

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