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Public libraries can build strong board game collections by selecting durable, engaging titles across age groups (from simple kids’ race/matching games to teen-friendly strategy/party games and adult word, social, and classic tabletop options). The document recommends low-labor processing and practical maintenance—treat games as single “kit” items, reinforce boxes, store flat, use baggies/spare parts, and set clear circulation rules (shorter loan periods, holds, desk returns, and piece checks/fines for missing components).

Community engagement has emerged as a central theme in public librarianship, especially in recent years.
Public libraries in the United States are increasingly expected to go beyond traditional services and actively
collaborate with their communities to identify needs, co-create services, and foster social wellbeing. In
the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, social justice movements, and ongoing digital divides, libraries have
redoubled efforts to engage their communities in meaningful ways. This article provides a comprehensive