This conversation about practical ways to incorporate meaningful play was full of great information. The facilitators talked about play with every age level from preschool to teen. Then, they gave realistic ways to play on a budget and with low staff involvement.
Next, we were released into our small groups to discuss how we play in our library and how we could incorporate even more play into our programming. My group was full of ideas such as a lock-in based on different books and after-hours program for middle schoolers. The best statement that I heard at my table was, “Think outside of the Monopoly box.” How are you playing at your library? Are you including all ages?