Game On: Discover, Play & Borrow with BPL’s Library of Things

 

 

🎲 Game On: Discover, Play & Borrow with BPL’s Library of Things Looking for game night ideas, board games or your next video game fix? Find board games, card games & video games available to check out via the Library of Things! And they are all free from any Birmingham Public Library or Jefferson County Library! Your library card unlocks so much more than books.  Among our fun gaming options: ✅ Classic board games & card games – Monopoly, Uno, Scrabble & more 🎮 Video games & consoles – Nintendo Mini, PlayStation 5, Mario Kart, Wii Sports 🌳 Outdoor & lawn games – Cornhole, croquet, bocce, Spikeball, giant 4‑in‑a‑row 🧙 Special sets – Poker chips, magnetic chess, Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set

🧩 Want to play games before you check them out? Try it out at the library! If you missed our first Try It Out Game Night at Central on July 22, come to these fun in‑person events: Try It Out Night @ Central – Tuesday, August 19, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Youth Dept, 2nd floor, Central Library Games & Puzzles, @ Inglenook Library  – Tuesday,  August 19, 3:00 p.m. Chill Mode @ Smithfield Library  – Fridays, 3:30 - 5 p.m. Let's Play Checkers at Titusville Branch Library  – Wednesday, September 24 at 2:00 p.m.  Halloween Tic-Tac-Toe – Tuesday, October 21, 10:30 a.m. 📦 Check out your gaming favorites below (and discover new ones!) 🎮 Video Games & Consoles Nintendo Mini Console Set – Classic NES games like Zelda, Mario Bros. 3, Mega Man 2 Super Nintendo Classic Console  – Play classics like Mario Kart Sony PlayStation 5 – Experience next‑gen gaming device against your friends and family.  Nintendo Switch – Unique gaming device you can play on your TV or unlock to play on the go.   Various PlayStation 5  – Games  🃏 Popular Board & Card Games Monopoly – including Birmingham Edition & Junior Scrabble – The classic word game A variety of Uno cards  – Including standard Uno, Uno Flip, Uno Minecraft & more Dominoes - You name it, BPL and JCLC locations have your Dominoes available. Playwus 200‑piece Poker Set – For poker or blackjack nights Magnetic Chess & Checkers Sets – Perfect for travel or family night Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set – Jump into fantasy adventures! Hey adults: If indoor games and videos aren't your thing, we have options for you too. Our Library of Things has plenty of outside fun choices to consider.   You can even discover games you’ve never tried before from Giant lawn dominoes to  Boccee Ball. 🌳 Outdoor & Lawn Games Cornhole, Croquet, Ladder Toss, Giant 4‑in‑a‑Row  Skittle Skatter, Kan‑Jam disc game, Spikeball Pro Champion Sports Horseshoe Set Triumph Lawn Domino Set – Oversized dominoes for backyard fun ✨ Why it matters These games are free, allowing families to save money, unplug, &spend quality time together. This is all part of BPL and JCLC’s mission to support lifelong learning and lifelong fun!

🔍 How to get started Browse the Library of Things collection online (Tip: Filter by location to see what’s closest!)  Written by Roy L. Williams, Public Relations Director – Birmingham Public Library