International Library Games Day

Kids, Performance

Date: Saturday 3 Nov, 10:00am–6:00pm
Cost: Free

Two young men play an air guitar computer game in Experimedia

Come and be part of a global series of events celebrating games in libraries! Play video games, card games, board games and discover the Library's incredible chess collection. A panel of Melbourne comedians will explore new ways to play and OzBoxLive will host game sessions through the day.

1–3pm: OzBoxLive games showcase

Play some of the most popular games on Xbox, including multiplayer games and Kinect experiences. All players who play on the Experimedia big screen receive a prize. Hosted by Mark Libman from OzBoxLive.

4–5pm: The game gameshow

It's Spicks & specks meets StreetFighter as two teams of gamers, bloggers, comedians and musicians go head-to-head and thumbs-to-controller in the ultimate gameshow about games! Hosted by Ben McKenzie and Lawrence Leung.

To celebrate International Library Games Day, you can also play games at Melbourne Library Service and Port Phillip Library Service today.

Venue: Experimedia (Main entry, Swanston St)

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