The Gaming Librarian
@thelibgamer.bsky.social
A Sage Mage of ALA’s GameRT. Librarian with diverse experience in public and academic libraries. I am now working for the Indiana State Library and living in Southern IN.
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Gencon's coming up fast! Join me, @thelibgamer.bsky.social and @ttrpgkids.com as we talk about the many layers of accessible content design! www.gencon.com/events/271905
Gen Con | Gen Con Indy 2025
The Best Four Days in Gaming
www.gencon.com
Hey look, my first GenCon and I’m on a panel. That’s not normal, right? Anyway join us for a great discussion about accessibility and design.
First table at my local Books-a-Million
December 6, 2025 at 10:44 PM
First table at my local Books-a-Million
@chaosium.bsky.social and @wotc-news.bsky.social will find their games on the 2026 #platy classics list
We are happy to announce this year's winners of the #platys, recognizing the best games for library collections and programming. The Platinum Play Award goes to games released in the past 2 - 10 years while the Hall of Fame recognizes games released over 10 years ago. www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
December 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM
@chaosium.bsky.social and @wotc-news.bsky.social will find their games on the 2026 #platy classics list
@fortcircle.bsky.social @alderaceg.bsky.social @montecookgames.com will recognize their games on the 2025 #platy list.
We are happy to announce this year's winners of the #platys, recognizing the best games for library collections and programming. The Platinum Play Award goes to games released in the past 2 - 10 years while the Hall of Fame recognizes games released over 10 years ago. www.ala.org/news/2025/11...
December 2, 2025 at 11:47 PM
@fortcircle.bsky.social @alderaceg.bsky.social @montecookgames.com will recognize their games on the 2025 #platy list.
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Happy Tuesday folks! It feels like I've been working on this forever, but I am pleased to announce that The Wandering Library: Expanded Edition is now available for purchase! ✨
Once again, a huge thank you to everyone who has supported and encouraged me throughout this! 💚
Once again, a huge thank you to everyone who has supported and encouraged me throughout this! 💚
The Wandering Library: Expanded Edition by AP.
A solo journaling game about a travelling library
ap-cartography.itch.io
December 2, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Happy Tuesday folks! It feels like I've been working on this forever, but I am pleased to announce that The Wandering Library: Expanded Edition is now available for purchase! ✨
Once again, a huge thank you to everyone who has supported and encouraged me throughout this! 💚
Once again, a huge thank you to everyone who has supported and encouraged me throughout this! 💚
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Today (December 1, 2025) only! Take advantage of the Cyber Monday sale in the ALA gift shop to stock up on GameRT merch including shirts, stickers, and everyone's favorite- tote bags. www.librarygiftshop.org/gamert
December 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Today (December 1, 2025) only! Take advantage of the Cyber Monday sale in the ALA gift shop to stock up on GameRT merch including shirts, stickers, and everyone's favorite- tote bags. www.librarygiftshop.org/gamert
Game publishers we need your help: @rollforcombat.bsky.social @mythworks.bsky.social @darringtonpress.bsky.social @paizo.com @explodingkittens.bsky.social @looneylabs.bsky.social @restorationgames.bsky.social @theop.games
If you are a games publisher, developer or designer, please fill out this survey. We’d like to know more about what you are looking for in a partnership. bit.ly/GameRT2025Pu...
Airtable | Everyone's app platform
Airtable is a low-code platform for building collaborative apps. Customize your workflow, collaborate, and achieve ambitious outcomes. Get started for free.
bit.ly
November 25, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Calling all game designers. We need your help: @stickydoodler.bsky.social @almostbedtime.bsky.social @ttrpgkids.com @tokengaymer.bsky.social @senfoonglim.bsky.social @exeunt.press
If you are a games publisher, developer or designer, please fill out this survey. We’d like to know more about what you are looking for in a partnership. bit.ly/GameRT2025Pu...
Airtable | Everyone's app platform
Airtable is a low-code platform for building collaborative apps. Customize your workflow, collaborate, and achieve ambitious outcomes. Get started for free.
bit.ly
November 25, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Calling all game designers. We need your help: @stickydoodler.bsky.social @almostbedtime.bsky.social @ttrpgkids.com @tokengaymer.bsky.social @senfoonglim.bsky.social @exeunt.press
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Reminder: GNCRT is accepting volunteer applications for our LIsts, Awards & Juries, serving from Jan 1- Dec30, 2026.
Visit the GNCRT Get Involved Page for more information. www.ala.org/gncrt/ge...
Submit your application: www.ala.org/rt/gncrt...
Visit the GNCRT Get Involved Page for more information. www.ala.org/gncrt/ge...
Submit your application: www.ala.org/rt/gncrt...
November 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Reminder: GNCRT is accepting volunteer applications for our LIsts, Awards & Juries, serving from Jan 1- Dec30, 2026.
Visit the GNCRT Get Involved Page for more information. www.ala.org/gncrt/ge...
Submit your application: www.ala.org/rt/gncrt...
Visit the GNCRT Get Involved Page for more information. www.ala.org/gncrt/ge...
Submit your application: www.ala.org/rt/gncrt...
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GameRT is looking for presenters for its one day mini conference to be held on March 20th, 2026. The conference will be virtual and free. This year's theme is "Gaming outside the box" Proposals are due on January 12, 2026. games.ala.org/call-for-pro...
Call for Proposals: March Mini-con 2026 – ALA Games and Gaming Round Table
games.ala.org
November 20, 2025 at 8:17 PM
GameRT is looking for presenters for its one day mini conference to be held on March 20th, 2026. The conference will be virtual and free. This year's theme is "Gaming outside the box" Proposals are due on January 12, 2026. games.ala.org/call-for-pro...
For anyone who missed it John from @exeunt.press gave a wonderful webinar for the Indiana State Library. Here is the link to the recording from last week for any who missed this: youtu.be/Pg-kmNb0b5o?...
What's Up Wednesday How to run a tabletop game design workshop at your library
YouTube video by Indiana State Library
youtu.be
November 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
For anyone who missed it John from @exeunt.press gave a wonderful webinar for the Indiana State Library. Here is the link to the recording from last week for any who missed this: youtu.be/Pg-kmNb0b5o?...
Wish I could be there. Enjoy!
Indie TTRPG self-publisher meetup hosted by @ttrpgkids.com happening Sunday at PAXU in a couple weeks. Could be a fun time, and I hope to be there! 👀
#ttrpg #selfpublish #paxu #paxunplugged
#ttrpg #selfpublish #paxu #paxunplugged
November 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Wish I could be there. Enjoy!
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Just dropped a bunch of games in the mail that are going out to libraries for this year's International Games Month that is organized by the @alagamert.bsky.social !
October 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Just dropped a bunch of games in the mail that are going out to libraries for this year's International Games Month that is organized by the @alagamert.bsky.social !
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We launched For The People in early 2023 as a time limited 5 year volunteer run grassroots national intervention. If you are interested in learning more about our work, you can find it on our website: www.librariesforthepeople.org - the work of our formation will likely sunset at the start of 2028.
For The People
www.librariesforthepeople.org
November 2, 2025 at 2:13 PM
We launched For The People in early 2023 as a time limited 5 year volunteer run grassroots national intervention. If you are interested in learning more about our work, you can find it on our website: www.librariesforthepeople.org - the work of our formation will likely sunset at the start of 2028.
Our sponsors will receive their contact lists next week and start sending libraries digital games, codes, and more! #IGM25
The small handful of librarians I've sent the first round of physical books to already have started responding and honestly... It is very uplifting as a creator. I'm excited for the big digital copy send coming up next, and thank you for running the event!
November 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Our sponsors will receive their contact lists next week and start sending libraries digital games, codes, and more! #IGM25
With a gif, a movie you’ve seen more than 7 times
November 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
With a gif, a movie you’ve seen more than 7 times
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As SNAP benefits freeze, here’s where to find food and donate in Louisville and Southern Indiana
As SNAP runs out, here’s where to find food and donate in Louisville and Southern Indiana
As tens of thousands in the area are expected to lose their food benefits this weekend, city leaders and volunteers in Kentuckiana are stepping in to help.
www.lpm.org
November 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
As SNAP benefits freeze, here’s where to find food and donate in Louisville and Southern Indiana
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Having fun teaching people about solo journaling games at DC Zinefest with Designed in the DMV.
#zine #SoloJournaling #DitDMV
#zine #SoloJournaling #DitDMV
November 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Having fun teaching people about solo journaling games at DC Zinefest with Designed in the DMV.
#zine #SoloJournaling #DitDMV
#zine #SoloJournaling #DitDMV
Happy first day of International Games Month! #IGM25 and Game Store Day! @alagamert.bsky.social and @gamaofficial.bsky.social wish all gamers a joyous day and month.
November 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Happy first day of International Games Month! #IGM25 and Game Store Day! @alagamert.bsky.social and @gamaofficial.bsky.social wish all gamers a joyous day and month.
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democrats of all stripes should be rallying around kat abughazaleh asap. it doesnt matter where you stand ideologically. trying to jail dissenters is fundamentally unamerican and 100% fascist. democratic leaders at all levels should be making noise about it. you dont need a poll or focus group.
October 29, 2025 at 5:26 PM
democrats of all stripes should be rallying around kat abughazaleh asap. it doesnt matter where you stand ideologically. trying to jail dissenters is fundamentally unamerican and 100% fascist. democratic leaders at all levels should be making noise about it. you dont need a poll or focus group.
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Check out the latest post on GameRT's blog: "Making D&D Inclusive for those with ADHD" by Tylar and Haley games.ala.org/october-is-a...
October is ADHD Awareness Month! – ALA Games and Gaming Round Table
games.ala.org
October 28, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Check out the latest post on GameRT's blog: "Making D&D Inclusive for those with ADHD" by Tylar and Haley games.ala.org/october-is-a...
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#IGM25 @rrookstudio.bsky.social is the ENnie-award winning writer of literary-inspired rpgs including Moonlight on Roseville Beach and Barrow Keep.
He is offering discount codes to his store and free downloadable copies of the game Sherwood to libraries who sign up by November.
Thanks, Richard!
He is offering discount codes to his store and free downloadable copies of the game Sherwood to libraries who sign up by November.
Thanks, Richard!
October 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM
#IGM25 @rrookstudio.bsky.social is the ENnie-award winning writer of literary-inspired rpgs including Moonlight on Roseville Beach and Barrow Keep.
He is offering discount codes to his store and free downloadable copies of the game Sherwood to libraries who sign up by November.
Thanks, Richard!
He is offering discount codes to his store and free downloadable copies of the game Sherwood to libraries who sign up by November.
Thanks, Richard!
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#IGM25 @dinoberrypress.bsky.social make games that foster creativity. While they make games for varying ages, GameRT members love running Dinocar for school age audiences.
They are offering 30% off discount codes to their store (which is automatically tax-exempt!)
Thanks, Nevyn & Jam!
They are offering 30% off discount codes to their store (which is automatically tax-exempt!)
Thanks, Nevyn & Jam!
October 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
#IGM25 @dinoberrypress.bsky.social make games that foster creativity. While they make games for varying ages, GameRT members love running Dinocar for school age audiences.
They are offering 30% off discount codes to their store (which is automatically tax-exempt!)
Thanks, Nevyn & Jam!
They are offering 30% off discount codes to their store (which is automatically tax-exempt!)
Thanks, Nevyn & Jam!
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#IGM25 For our non-US libraries, @threesailsstudios.bsky.social is a UK-based game studio inspired by real cultures and histories.
They are offering discount codes for their game Mappa Mundi, a collaborative ttrpg about exploring a world recovering from ecological disaster and cultural isolation.
They are offering discount codes for their game Mappa Mundi, a collaborative ttrpg about exploring a world recovering from ecological disaster and cultural isolation.
October 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
#IGM25 For our non-US libraries, @threesailsstudios.bsky.social is a UK-based game studio inspired by real cultures and histories.
They are offering discount codes for their game Mappa Mundi, a collaborative ttrpg about exploring a world recovering from ecological disaster and cultural isolation.
They are offering discount codes for their game Mappa Mundi, a collaborative ttrpg about exploring a world recovering from ecological disaster and cultural isolation.
Really great thread about reviews & previews of boardgames and how to match with a content creator.
For what my opinion is worth - MOST content creators cannot bring in a meaningful volume of backers so I'm shifting away from viewing them as buzz build. Where I'm seeing value in content is in playthroughs. Have them ready when you launch. If they air earlier, have lead capture ready.
Advice request:
Is it better to have review coverage in advance of a crowd funding campaign, to build buzz, or better to have that review coverage happen during the campaign so people can back it right away when they see it? 🎲✂️
Is it better to have review coverage in advance of a crowd funding campaign, to build buzz, or better to have that review coverage happen during the campaign so people can back it right away when they see it? 🎲✂️
October 7, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Really great thread about reviews & previews of boardgames and how to match with a content creator.
@rollforcombat.bsky.social has sponsored the past three years and have been great to work with. #IGM25
#IGM25 Don’t think GameRT limits ourselves to Dungeons & Dragons! @rollforcombat.bsky.social is an actual play podcast set in Paizo’s Starfinder & Pathfinder role-playing universe and a sponsor of IGM this year. They are offering 50% off discount codes for their store.
Thanks, Stephen!
Thanks, Stephen!
October 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
@rollforcombat.bsky.social has sponsored the past three years and have been great to work with. #IGM25