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The mission of the Games and Gaming Round Table is to provide the following:
  • A forum for the exchange of ideas and concerns surrounding games in libraries;
  • Resources to the library community to support the building and maintaining of library game collections;
  • A force for initiating and supporting game programming in libraries;
  • Create an awareness of, and need for, the support of the value of gaming and play in libraries, schools, and related learning communities.
  • Create an awareness of the value of games and gaming in library outreach and community engagement plans.
  • A professional and social forum for networking among librarians and non-librarians interested in games and gaming.
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Gwinnett County Public Library Game Jam begins TODAY!

  • 1.  Gwinnett County Public Library Game Jam begins TODAY!

    Posted Mar 01, 2024 09:24 AM

    Greetings!  Gwinnett County Public Library  is proud to be hosting our 3rd Game Jam this year which runs from March 1st - April 19th.  We are accepting video games, card games, tabletop games...if it is a game, we accept it! You do not have to reside in Gwinnett County, GA to participate; however, a representative of your team must be at the showcase on 5/4 to collect the award. Please share the information with your community. Last year, we got 19 entires and they were all local developers, we would like to get entries from around the country. Also, if you have any interest in helping with the next Game Jam, please let me know. We definitely need volunteers.

    Last Years Winners

    2024 Theme Reveal

    For more information, visit our blog post

    REGISTER NOW

    Join us on May 4th, between 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, at the downtown Lawrenceville Arts Center's Free Comic Book Day event, where we will be hosting a panel on "Getting Started With Game Development," playtesting games submitted for this year's Game Jam, and giving out awards.

    Thank you for your time and let me know if you have any questions.

    Fernando



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    Fernando Aragon, MEd, MS, MBA
    Learning Labs Supervisor
    Gwinnett County Public Library
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