Games in Schools and Libraries

Giles Pritchard
Games in Schools and Libraries

Welcome to Games in Schools and Libraries, a podcast about board, card and digital games, and the ways in which they can find a place in schools or at the local library. Hosts for the show are Giles Pritchard and Donald Dennis.

  1. GSL 165: 2021 Summer in Review

    13/09/2021

    GSL 165: 2021 Summer in Review

    Waccamaw Neck Branch Library multi-day classes. In episode 165 of Games in Schools and Libraries Donald and Chris talk about many of their summer programming activities, much of which can be used in gaming or gaming adjacent activities. ShushCon Update - In-person ShushCon is cancelled. We are currently trying to put together an online ShushCon. Summer Activity ReviewGoogle CS First Video Game Design Miniatures and Terrain MakingGames WorkshopMaking bushes and hedgesWalls Proxxon Foam cutter Mold Making and CastingThe folks at Reynolds Advanced Materials were a huge help in deciding what projects to offer. We wanted to go a bit more in depth than their starter classes, but they gave us a great place to start from, as well as helping find affordable solutions for our more ambitious pours. Materials UsedAlginatePlaster of ParisLaboratory Dental Vacuum Forming Molding MachineMoldable Plastic Pellets by Polly Plastics (Reusable thermoplastic beads)2 Part silicone mold putty2 part liquid silicone molds2 part epoxy as casting mediumMold ReleaseSummer Games Kerbal Space ProgramValheimGaslandsKeep an eye on our blog for more in depth coverage of our summer activities, with pictures! Waccamaw Neck Branch Library Weekly Schedule. Week One Tails and Tales Character Storyboard, and word magnets. Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System. Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game Geek Kathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/ Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.  Music provided by The Ol’ Bronze Hare. The Ol' Bronze Hare is a solo project by Andy Young that performs original and traditional music that blends the styles of Americana, Celtic, and Quebecois. You can find their music on Bandcamp and Youtube as well as follow them on Facebook and Twitter at The Ol' Bronze Hare.

  2. 17/08/2021

    GSL: 164 HABA in Libraries

    In Games in Schools and Libraries #164 Donald is joined by the amazing T Caires, of Haba Games. They talk about animal related games that would go along with the 2021 Tails and Tales summer reading program, as well as the Haba library programs. https://www.habausa.com/ Tiffany@habausa.com I apologize to our listeners and T Caires for the delay releasing this episode. Health issues and an incredibly busy summer schedule prevented it’s timely release. The content is still useful. Dragon’s Breath from the HABA USA website. Haba Games DiscussedDragon’s BreathDragon’s Breath - The HatchingMy Very First GamesFirst OrchardNibble Munch CrunchHungry as a BearGame Night ApprovedAdventure LandHonga The Key - Sabotage at Lucky Llama Land Honga HABA’s Library Support Program for the USAHow to get games and replace parts through Haba USA. (Have your Tax Exempt Paperwork available.)https://www.habausa.com/library-support-program-usa/ Use Book Tape to repair or reinforce game box corners. HABA and SchoolsHaba likes working with schools, and encourages teachers or administration to contact them directly, but doesn’t have a formal program set up yet. T talks about a program they were involved with in helping teachers facilitate students playing virtually at home. Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System. Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game Geek Kathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/ Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.  Music provided by The Ol’ Bronze Hare. The Ol' Bronze Hare is a solo project by Andy Young that performs original and traditional music that blends the styles of Americana, Celtic, and Quebecois. You can find their music on Bandcamp and Youtube as well as follow them on Facebook and Twitter at The Ol' Bronze Hare.

  3. 30/03/2021

    GSL 159: Fairy and Gnome Doors

    Southern Georgetown Community Library Fairy Door In Games in Schools and Libraries episode 159 Donald and Chris talk about the cancelling of ShushCon Online 2021, new gaming shelves for the library, games they have played, and the Fairy and Gnome door project. ShushConShushCon 2021 Online Cancelled, but we will still run an event in October. Four of our five new shelves, with room to grow. New Game ShelvesOur new KALLAX shelves, from IKEA, while not necessarily as durable as standard library shelves are perfect for game collections. Recommended if you live near an Ikea and can pick them up. Not recommended to have them shipped to you. Ikea’s KALLAX Shelves Tiny Epic Dungeons, still available through late pledges. ReviewsTiny Epic DungeonsDeckscape: Heist in Venice Decktective: The Gaze of the Ghost ColonyScorpius Freighter 460 doors created and shared with our community! Fairy DoorsWe chat a bit about our creation of fairy doors for a system-wide program we worked on with our children’s services department. For more information check out our blog, linked below. GSL Fairy Door BlogFair Door photo album   Games in Schools and Libraries is produced in association with Inverse Genius and the Georgetown County Library System. Games in Schools and Libraries Guild at Board Game Geek Kathleen's resources https://www.kathleenmercury.com/ Email us: schoolsandlibraries@gmail.comThe ideas expressed in the podcast are not expressly endorsed by the Georgetown County Library System.

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