In anticipation of "The Big Day" (or "The Big Night" for some folks), you can watch Flickr to see how folks are getting ready. This weekend's photos should be especially fun.

Of course, some libraries already have it. :-)

Actually, you can get a free basic membership in the online game Second Life if you sign up through July 13, because the game is celebrating its second anniversary. It does require a download and a broadband connection, but it runs on Windows or Mac machines. Also, you have to be age 18 or older to join.

"...you will need to enter a credit card to register, but it won't be billed during the free trial unless you select a membership option OTHER than 'Basic.' " [Game On: Games in Libraries]

I wrote about this game in my notes from the Games, Learning, and Society Conference when I heard developer Cory Ondrejka talk about Second Life and User Creation. Fascinating stuff, and you can view it first-hand with the free account.