SLJ has a short article:Gaming, Learning, and Libraries on efforts to get gaming used in libraries.
In a recent library system meeting on Summer Reading programs, I was shocked to be the only one in the room who had even heard of gaming programs in libraries, much less the only one actually doing them. I am now considering installing Civilization and other strategy games on some of our computers, maybe the laptops.
Are you gaming in your library? How do you do it? What games do you play?

NPR : Children’s Fantasy Lit in the Modern World is a full-length program of Talk of the Nation dedicated to discussing children’s fantasy. Neil Gaiman, Christopher Paolini and Tamora Pierce are guests.

The Online Independent has the story that “Snowman” is named top story for Christmas. A survey shows that English children’s favorite Christmas tale is Raymond Briggs’ Snowman. I must say, they have great taste!