Thinking of libraries usually brings up images of rows of shelves stacked with hundreds of books, people silently reading or studying, and a no-nonsense librarian who takes even the smallest hint of noise as an insult to her domain.
The Perth library on the other hand, is a totally different case. The city’s public library has made some significant changes to it library services, programming it to be more aimed at bringing the youth into the library, and engaging them in wholesome and fun activities.
Over the past few weeks, the Perth library has brought in local teens to play some of the latest games in the market today. Most recently, a group of boys had a great time battling it up on the Wii’s Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Aside from interactive video games, traditional board games are also available in the library, with kids able to select between, Chinese checkers, Chess, Scrabble, and Monopoly.
The kids who frequent the library are pleased to be given the chance to enjoy activities suited for their age bracket.
Dylan Hutchinson, a local boy from Perth, comments, “It’s really fun because we get to come here and play games. And it’s good because if you don’t have it at home you can come here and play it.”
Indeed, Perth’s latest endeavor serves as a good example for other learning institutions to follow. Libraries don’t have to be dull and boring after all.
