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@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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This looks fun.

31.12.2025 21:11 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Only caveat is I am presenting one session and I don’t know the time yet.

30.12.2025 19:25 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I live near Louisville, and would be available if you still need someone

30.12.2025 19:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Good warning, I don’t think it will be a problem with the group I will likely play with. Knowing things like this are critical for gamers advisors (what library employees call the service of helping folks choose a game).

24.12.2025 18:18 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I am definitely looking into this after the holidays!

24.12.2025 15:14 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Great #IGM2025 call out. Thanks @junkfoodgames.bsky.social

24.12.2025 03:46 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Too much of a drive to see in person, but Lights Under Louisville has some videos on YouTube you might want to show them.

19.12.2025 22:48 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
My profile image on Bluesky, showing 800 followers.

My profile image on Bluesky, showing 800 followers.

Look what I just saw…

11.12.2025 20:59 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thanks! All responses are valid and we appreciate the support.

11.12.2025 11:17 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
The Winter Wonder Express
A holiday TTRPG train adventure!
a prinatble  deck of  system agnostic holiday mischief!
Find it on ttrpgkids.itch.io

The Winter Wonder Express A holiday TTRPG train adventure! a prinatble deck of system agnostic holiday mischief! Find it on ttrpgkids.itch.io

I made a TTRPG about a holiday train!

Explore each train car to see what new space-time defying mischief awaits for some quick, zero prep, system agnostic fun for the holidays.

https://ttrpgkids.itch.io/the-winter-wonder-express

06.12.2025 07:06 — 👍 9    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 1

Also we are happy to talk with designers, so DM if you ever have questions.

09.12.2025 01:08 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Well our awards committee deliberates each year on games over 10 years old that work well in libraries , but this is my year chairing the committee.

09.12.2025 01:06 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I am sorry I didn’t tag you or @lumpley.bsky.social, I had a bunch of games and companies to promote between my awards committee work and International Games Month.

08.12.2025 23:39 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
The Daggerheart TTRPG on a shelf of game books

The Daggerheart TTRPG on a shelf of game books

But the Daggerheart only had 3 copies left…

06.12.2025 22:50 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
The Cosmere RPG books

The Cosmere RPG books

A Cosmere quick start guide

A Cosmere quick start guide

First table at my local Books-a-Million

06.12.2025 22:44 — 👍 11    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0

@chaosium.bsky.social and @wotc-news.bsky.social will find their games on the 2026 #platy classics list

02.12.2025 23:59 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

@fortcircle.bsky.social @alderaceg.bsky.social @montecookgames.com will recognize their games on the 2025 #platy list.

02.12.2025 23:47 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Preview
The Wandering Library: Expanded Edition by AP. A solo journaling game about a travelling library

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! 💚

02.12.2025 11:27 — 👍 25    🔁 18    💬 3    📌 4
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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

01.12.2025 15:20 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

So while it’s cold down here I don’t have to live with that (at least not yet).

27.11.2025 23:25 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Thanks

27.11.2025 16:09 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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

25.11.2025 01:08 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Calling all game designers. We need your help: @stickydoodler.bsky.social @almostbedtime.bsky.social @ttrpgkids.com @tokengaymer.bsky.social @senfoonglim.bsky.social @exeunt.press

25.11.2025 01:04 — 👍 11    🔁 5    💬 2    📌 0

And right next to Rolling with Youth, what a great combination!

23.11.2025 14:12 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
GNCRT Lists, Awards, & Juries committees volunteer form open! Deadline to apply is November 30, 2025 *Must be a GNCRT member. Read more on our website.

GNCRT Lists, Awards, & Juries committees volunteer form open! Deadline to apply is November 30, 2025 *Must be a GNCRT member. Read more on our website.

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...

21.11.2025 23:00 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
Call for Proposals: March Mini-con 2026 – ALA Games and Gaming Round Table

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...

20.11.2025 20:17 — 👍 3    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0

Thanks! I have worked hard the past three years establishing connections between libraries and the gaming industry.

20.11.2025 22:33 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
What's Up Wednesday   How to run a tabletop game design workshop at your library
YouTube video by Indiana State Library What's Up Wednesday How to run a tabletop game design workshop at your library

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?...

19.11.2025 21:48 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 2
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Not enough ribbons… I’m on the left, and lost

09.11.2025 18:16 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Wish I could be there. Enjoy!

05.11.2025 18:45 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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