Celebrate International Games Month at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library!

This blog was written by Leah Harvey of the Mountain Island Library branch.

Back for the third year in a row, Charlotte Mecklenburg Libraries all across the county are celebrating International Games Month (IGM)! This initiative aims to connect communities to their libraries through the wonderful world of gaming – and there are a TON of different ways to get involved! 

Want card games? The Library has programs to teach you how to play Pokémon at ImaginOn or show off your stuff during Duolingo Live at Independence Regional. Looking for your next adventure? Try Dungeons & Dragons or other role-playing games at various branches! Have you been dying to dominate the Monopoly board? Celebrate IGM through different board game programs, like the Mighty Meeple board game night at University City Regional! 

There are tons of international games available to try out, too! Are you curious how to play Mahjong? Have you ever wondered what games are commonly played in Africa? Look no further than the variety of international gaming programs taking place this November!

If you’re looking for something more “plugged in”, you’ll find no shortage of video games around the different libraries! Relax at a cozy game cafe or crush your competition in Smash Bros! Create your favorite video game character at Teen Art Club: Pixel Art at the Cornelius Library branch.

New this year, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is collaborating with community organizations to bring an exciting after-hours special event filled with fun games from around the world! Check out the After-Hours International Game Fair at the University City Regional Library on November 21st from 6:00-9:00 pm! Come explore food and games from countries like Mexico, Germany, India, Japan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and more. You can even connect to local gaming organizations in the Charlotte, USA area! All participants will receive a “passport” upon entry that they can use to travel around the branch to each country. This is an event you won’t want to miss. 

There’s something for everyone during International Games Month, and you don’t want to miss out on the fun! Sign up for a program today at cmlibrary.org/calendar. 

Let’s Game On!