Bridging the Gap: Gaming for All Ages through the Public Library

About This Grant

Bridging the Gap emphasizes 21st century literacy and the role of the library as a community hub. The project consists of two game-themed series to be held over a period of 12 months. Series one: six events for boomers/seniors emphasizing stimulating, knowledge-based board games, and video games with social components and light physical activity, such as bowling and golfing simulations on the Nintendo Wii game console. Teen volunteers and teen relatives of the participants will be invited to assist and participate, making these intergenerational events. Series two: twelve events for teens, young adults and families introducing participants to social, strategy, narrative, knowledge and action games, including board games, and role playing games.