Come over and try out this versatile space for young people. The game room can be used as a collaborative study space, or as a place to relax and play Nintendo Switch, PS5, or board games. A selection of video games is provided (see below). Games from the collection will not be installed on the consoles.
Youth Services Game Room Policy
• Reservations may be made one week in advance by Barrington Area Library cardholders for use by children grades 8 & younger.
• The room may be reserved for a maximum of two hours. Use may be extended if the room is not reserved.
• Reservations will be held for 10 minutes, after which the entire period reserved will be forfeited.
• Non-Barrington Area Library cardholders grades 8 & younger may use the game room on a walk-in basis for one hour. Use may be extended if room is not reserved.
• Games rated up to 'E+10' may be played in the Youth Services Game Room.
Video Games
Nintendo Switch
Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Everyone 10+
Luigi's Mansion 3: Everyone
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: Everyone
Nintendo Switch Sports: Everyone 10+
Sonic Superstars: Everyone
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury: Everyone
Super Mario Party Jamboree: Everyone
Super Smash Bros: Everyone 10+
PS5
Astro's Playroom: Everyone 10+
EA Sports Madden NFL 25: Everyone
EA Sports FC 25: Everyone
Minecraft: Everyone 10+
NBA 2K25: Everyone
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2: Everyone 10+