Mini Golf in the Library? September 15, 2008
Posted by cynhudson in Fun Stuff, Innovation in Libraries, Library Stuff.trackback
So I don’t know how many of our readers also read the blog The Shifted Librarian (if you don’t you should definitely check it out), but Jenny has an interesting post about how some libraries have experimented with mini golfing in the library with pretty good success in terms of both patron turnout and funds raised from the event.
After reading the post, I was most struck by the fact that they charge library patrons to participate. I understand that the point of the event was to raise money, but it seems out of place during a time when many libraries throughout the country are currently hosting game nights, “Dance, Dance Revolution” parties, and a host of other events for free simply as outreach intiatives.
What are you thoughts? Does mini golf have a place in the library?
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I think this is a fabulous idea! In fact, I just forwarded this blog post to our library development director
Libraries are really struggling to get the funding they need and this sounds like a great way to make money and get people more familiar with the library at the same time. I think free game nights are good, too (with the Guitar Hero and Rock Band and DDR and whatnot) – it’s a way for people to view the library a little differently than maybe they had before, and not associate it with just “boring” and “quiet” and “books.” I guess I’m thinking more specifically about academic libraries since that’s what I’m familiar with, but I think all these ideas are good for public libraries, too.