Please note: All branches of the Library will be closed on Friday, March 29, for Good Friday. The Library will be open during its regular hours on Saturday, March 30.

Teen Mario Kart Night

When:
December 16, 2022 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
2022-12-16T18:00:00-05:00
2022-12-16T20:00:00-05:00
Where:
Key Largo Branch Library
101485 Overseas Hwy
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Haley Kilgour
305-451-2396

Teen Mario Kart Night. Students ages 13-18 are invited to compete in a fun and friendly tournament. Pizza and drinks will be served. Registration is encouraged to provide enough food for everyone. Email keylargolib@gmail.com to reserve a spot!

Why do we have toys, board games, and video games in the library?

“Play is the highest form of research”-Albert Einstein

Many games in the library are multiplayer games that encourage team work and social skills. Playing games is a great way for kids to meet new people and make some friends. Video games can be pricey at times and not affordable for every hose hold, so it is important to us here at the library that every child is given the opportunity to experience the joy of playing games and being a kid.

With all that fun our kids are having while playing board/video games, they don’t realize they are actually developing some very important skills. Gaming (especially Nintendo games) challenges kids on their reading, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. Video games are also a great way  for kids to relieve stress and make some friends.

For further reading on video games in the library check out this NPR article: At Libraries Across America, It’s Game On