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Beyond D&D: The Wide World of Roleplaying Games in Libraries
Friday September 11, 2026 1:15pm - 2:45pm MDT
Digital Defender Breakout Room 5
At this point, you know about Dungeons & Dragons. But what else is out there?
 
We’ll discuss the diverse range of roleplaying games (RPGs) currently being published and strategies for connecting library patrons to their next favorite game, whether it’s at a library program or with their own playgroup. Similar to traditional reader’s advisory, we’ll discuss factors like genre, tone, familiarity-level and more, as well as challenges to connecting people with games they might love.
 
This panel presentation will include perspectives on purchasing, reader’s advisory interactions, and programming, for libraries serving varied communities. You’ll walk out with a deeper appreciation for how RPGs in libraries can help grow resiliency and belonging for patrons, and a wider view of what’s available – and you’ll roll a few dice along the way.
 
Speakers
avatar for Becky Van Den Berg

Becky Van Den Berg

Hosting RPG library programs, Pine River Library District (Bayfield branch)

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Matthew Galloway

Purchasing RPG-related materials for library collection, Anythink Libraries (Collection Development department)

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Jakob Seelig

Hosting RPG library programs, Anythink Libraries (Thornton Community Center branch)

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Patrick Austin

Teen Guide, Anythink Libraries (Huron St branch)
I have been running role playing games as a teen guide at Anythink for the past three years. When I'm not gaming, I am writing and collecting zines, tinkering with retro games and cameras, and conducting Unwise Microwave Experiments
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Izzie Olsen

RPG Reader’s Advisory with library patrons, Anythink Libraries (Wright Farms branch)

Friday September 11, 2026 1:15pm - 2:45pm MDT
Digital Defender Breakout Room 5
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