Library adds
PS3 games
iPod book list growing, too

The library continues to add new video games and iPod book titles to its collection. Now library card holders can check out PlayStation 3 games, in addition to the Xbox, Xbox 360 and PS2 games already available. There is also a growing number of computer games and interactive DVD games.

“Since the PS3 is such a popular gaming system, we wanted to offer the games to our patrons,” said Kellie Nunley, supervisor of the technical services department, which purchases the games and other materials for the library district. “So, if Santa brought you a PS3 for Christmas, come to the library and check out some games for it.”

Also, the library will be adding some games that are rated M (mature). Previously, only games rated T (teen) or E (everyone) were available for checkout.

The library added video games to its checkout options last spring, and they have proven very popular. There are currently more than 150 titles available. All the games are housed at the Main Branch in Ashland. But they can be sent to the Summit or Catlettsburg branches for pickup. To reserve a copy using the library catalog, visit any branch of go to www.thebookplace.org

Games can be checked out for seven days. No renewals are allowed.

The library has also been adding books that can be checked out on an iPod. When this service first started in 2006, the iPods were only available to teens, but now anyone can get an iPod book.