Smash Brothers Season 2 Continues

Thursday 21 January 2010 at 1:51 pm On January 30, 1-4 pm, the quest for the Super Smash Brothers Brawl Crown continues.  Ham is in the lead, but Ori_bro and Jay are not far behind; and there are quite a few other contestants knocking at the door.  For this competition we will also be dusting off the DDR pad and throwing in a surprise game.  This event is for middle and high school students.

3-6 Grade Smash Brothers/Mario Kart Event

Thursday 21 January 2010 at 1:50 pm

On January 28, 4:30-7:30 pm, in the Main Library Youth Activity Center, there will be a Smash Brothers Brawl and Mario Kart tournament for 3-6 graders.  Other games will also be available for open play.

Game Informer

Tuesday 19 January 2010 at 4:41 pm

The Library has started a subscription to Game Informer magazine.  It is shelved with the Young Adult magazines at the Main Library and Westacres.  You will be able to checkout all issues except the current one.  Enjoy!

Rock The Competition

Monday 14 December 2009 at 09:49 am

Are you ready to rock!?!  On December 19th, 1-4 pm, we will be holding our annual Rock Band/Guitar Hero tournament for middle and high school students.  Form your 3-4 person groups and compete on one or both.  Prizes will go to the best band on both games.  Other games will be available for open gaming.

See you Saturday!

Pokemon Returns Results

Saturday 14 November 2009 at 1:24 pm

Congratualtions to Pokemaster the winner of Pokemon Returns! 

1. Pokemaster
2. Cameron
3. Noah
4. Chen
5. AJster25
6. Pete

National Gaming Day @ Your Library

Monday 02 November 2009 at 12:15 pm

Come to the Main Library on Saturday, November 14, to celebrate National Gaming Day @ Your Library.  From 9-12, we will be holding a Pokemon tournament for grades 3-6.  Each participant will need a Nintendo DS and a copy of Diamond, Pearl or Platinum.  Registration is required for this event.  To register, go to www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org or call 248-232-2250.

From 1-4 on November 14, middle and high school students can play and compete on Smash Brothers, Rock Band, Guitar Hero, DDR and more.  Smash Brothers winners will get a chance to represent West Bloomfield and compete online against libraries around the United States.  Other non-video games will also be available for play like Magic the Gathering, Talisman, Axis and Allies and more.

September Brawl Tournament

Tuesday 29 September 2009 at 4:34 pm

Thanks to those of you who managed to make it out on Saturday for the tournament and for those of you who didn't there's still 2 more dates in this series so you're not out of it yet.  Congratulations to jay, ham, and griffin c the top 3 finishers of that event.  Remember the series points are cumulative (100 pts per loss, 200 pts per win and bonus points for top 2 finishers of each bracket).

Tuesday 15 September 2009 at 12:52 pm

Get your thumbs warmed up because the fall gaming series begins this month. 

Middle and High School Students

Smash Brothers Brawl and Madden 10

September 26, October 24 and November 14

1-4 pm, Main Library Meeting Room

This year, Smash Brothers will be double elimination and finals will be the best 2 out of 3.  The season will run from September-May too, which should give everyone a better chance to prove that they are the best.

Fall means football, and to celebrate the game, we are holding a mini-Madden series.  This one-on-one competition will run from September-January, and the two gamers with the best win/loss records will square off in February for the library's first ever Super Bowl!

Battle of the Bands 2

December 19, 1-4 pm, Main Library Meeting Room

Form your three person band and come to the library to compete for rock supremacy.  Competitions will be held on Guitar Hero and Rock Band, and prizes will be awarded to the best bands.

3-6 Graders

Smash Brothers Brawl and Mario Kart Tournaments

September 24, October 22

3-6 pm, Main Youth Activity Center

Gamers, grades 3-6, join us for some fun and competition.  Top finishers in Smash Brothers and Mario Kart will receive a prize.  Other games will be available for open play.

Pokemon Returns

November 14, 9 am-12 pm, Main Library Meeting Room

Bring your DS and a copy of Diamond, Pearl or Platinum.  Compete against other trainers in the area to determine who the best is.  Note:  You must register to attend this event.  To register, go to www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org and click on the Calendar link.  Or, you can call 248-232-2250. 

Family Game Time

September 26, October 24, December 19

10 am-12 pm

Main Library Meeting Room

Bring the entire family to the library and have fun playing Mario Kart, Smash Brothers, High School Musical, Active Life Outdoor Challenge and more.

Game Survey Part 2

Saturday 22 August 2009 at 11:55 am

We are still conducting our video game survey, so if you have not taken it, please do.  This is your chance to tells us how you like our video game collection and gaming events and what we can do to improve them.

To take the survey, click here.

Summer Gaming

Friday 31 July 2009 at 10:29 am

A big thanks to everyone who attended one of our video game events over the summer.  All of the events were well attended, and at the Smash Brothers Brawl event on July 23, some rule changes for the upcoming fall/winter series were discussed, which will be unveiled soon.  The Smash Brothers Leader Board and Standings page have been updated to reflect the results of the July 23 event. 

Drop-in open gaming is still available for teens this summer on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 3-6 PM, through August 24.  Stop by and keep those gaming skills sharp in preparation for the fall tournaments!