Fondulac District Library offers gaming for all ages. Benefits of providing gaming in the library include encouraging social interaction, skill development, and entertainment for the individuals who play them. Studies show that games aid perception, cognition, decision-making, and facilitate teamwork.
In-Library Gaming
A variety of new and classic board games are available for in-library play by children, teens, adults, and families.
The library also offers children and young adults in-library use of video gaming systems. The Youth Services Department has Nintendo Switch and Minecraft accounts. Nintendo Switch and Minecraft accounts are available upstairs in the Teen Space.
Video gaming systems in the children’s department are for children age 13 and under and adults who accompany them. Gaming systems in Teen Space are for teens age 14 through 19 and adults who accompany them.
Board games, card games, and puzzles are available for all ages.
All games and game accessories must be checked out from a staff member. To check out games, a patron must present a valid library card or a picture ID. Patrons may check out two games at a time. No games or extra accessories from home or outside the library may be used at the library in conjunction with library-owned games, systems, and accessories. Please ask at the library for more information on our gaming policies.
Grown-Up Game Nights
While the library’s board games are available for all ages at any time, the Switch is usually reserved for teens aged 14 through 19. Not on Grown-Up Game Nights, though! Gamers ages 20+ are invited to get their game on starting at 5 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month. Bring your library card or photo ID, and check in at the second floor Information Desk to get started!
