Director's Notes
A Friendly Reminder About the Resource Center: 4CLS provides access to a collection of high-quality, accurate, electronic resources. Some of these databases are made possible through NOVELny, the New York Online Virtual Library, a public information network for New Yorkers. Others are provided by the Four County Library System. Andes Public Library is a subscriber. The collection includes resources on Business and Finance; Current Events, Magazines, and Newspapers; Encyclopedias and
Almanacs; Geneology; General Periodicals; Health and Wellness; Job Help and Practice Tests; Other Resources.
State of Play from the American Library Association
Games help people connect, escape, and learn. Information professionals see the transformative power of games firsthand in their libraries through programs and events, instruction, patron recommendations, and outreach.
Ticket to Ride is a game recognized by the American Library Association. It is a game for 2–5 players, ages 8+, and takes about 30-60 minutes to play. With rules simple enough to fit on a train ticket, this elegant and highly engaging board game is easy to learn—but full of strategic choices. Players collect train cards to claim routes across the map, aiming to complete longer paths for more points while blocking rivals from key connections. The game builds tension as players manage limited trains, with the final round triggered when a player’s supply runs low. Over the years, numerous editions have been released, each featuring a unique map and new challenges. (Photo: Valery Voennyy/Adobe Stock)
Games at Andes Public Library
Monday Mahjongg 1:30-3:30pm;
Tuesday Rummikub 1-3:00pm beginning in January;
Wednesday or Friday TBD: Scrabble and/or Canasta 1-3:00pm
