It's not all about games...

Obtuseness. A gentle reminder that when one has nothing positive to say, perhaps he should considering saying nothing. Ah well. Lack of vision is not a crime, and by some it's seen as a virtue. http://www.ottawacitizen.com/Life/Library+games/1393761/story.html.

Perhaps if Mr. Taylor had bothered to look at OPL's mission statement, he would have seen that those activities DO fit in our mission statement, under "community building" and "connecting people with each other". It also is an inexpensive way to advertize library's services: Our Friday March 13's tournament was run by teen volunteers, all the library had to do was to provide registration and poster production and advertizing. I wasn't in the room but parents who were present in the room found the event well run and inclusive. And although the participants brought in snacks and drinks, the room and table were cleaner at the end than when they took possession of it to run their event.

Anyway, libraries are about information and people, not just books. Books are a tool. There are many other tools available. Our main purpose is to serve the community and help it becoming stronger. Video games are but another tool.

And since this is Saint Patrick's day... No, I don't have any Irish blood :). My co-workers were kind enough to tell me how to actually pronounce Leprechaun...