Wii Tennis Tournament
This month teens competed in Wii Tennis Tournaments at all GRPL branches. On Thursday, October 18, the Double Deuces just beat the All Stars and Team Shrug. These tournaments are a way to present content to patrons in the same way that the library adds value by presenting picture books at story time. The tournament format helps promote and build community connections, social competence, and peaceful conflict resolution.
The Wii Tennis Tournaments have been great fun -- better than it looks on the Wii TV commercial. Teens are bobbing and weaving. Don't get in their way or you'll get hit!
Caption: Bryce tries his hand at the Wii Tennis Tournament at the Main Library October 24 against Seymour Branch Manager, Asante Cain.
Jade and her Mom, Debbie, were a team against eight others who attended.
At Madison Square Branch, Tayonna takes time out from getting trampled at the Wii Tennis Tournament to pose.
Comments
I am really excited that GRPL is continuing to really think outside the box to meet the demands of our youth culture and keep up with trends. It shows a respect that you care what kids want from a library beyond books and music. Our libraries become real to kids when they become social places. Keep up the great work.
Posted by: Ryan | October 29, 2007 05:40 PM