GAMERT (Gaming) Round Table

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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.

New book: Roll for Adventure: Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures for Your School or Public Library

  • 1.  New book: Roll for Adventure: Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures for Your School or Public Library

    Posted Oct 10, 2025 10:36 AM

    From Lucas Maxwell, best-selling author of "Let's Roll: A Guide to Setting up Tabletop Role-Playing Games in your School or Public Library," comes an all-new book of engaging TTRPG programs. Published by Facet Publishing and available through the ALA Store, "Roll for Adventure: Tabletop Roleplaying Adventures for Your School or Public Library" includes five tabletop role-playing adventures written so a first-time Game Master can jump straight in and start playing. Perfect for librarians, teachers, school staff, and parents who want to run a TTRPG but who don't know where to begin, this book also includes:

    • examples of safety tools to keep players out of harm's way;
    • a comprehensive TTRPG glossary;
    • practical tips for helping new players at the TTRPG table;
    • pointers for first-time Game Master and new players;
    • ideas on how to establish role-playing sessions and festivals in your school; and
    • lists of potions, magic items and non-player characters, including their motivations and occupations.

    The full press release from ALA Editions | Neal Schuman is here



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    Tina Coleman
    Membership Marketing Specialist
    Staff Liaison - GNCRT, GameRT and LSSRT
    American Library Association
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