Pokémon at DBRL

Photograph of library employee with his Pokemon gearEven though Pokémon has been around for two decades, we’ve seen a massive resurgence with the release of the mega-popular Pokémon GO app.* To celebrate these magical little creatures, the library has purchased a whole bunch of Pokémon books and DVDs for check-out. The Columbia Public Library also threw a Pokémon party on August 12!

We had a big crowd, capping at nearly 120 attendees. There were several fun activities and games, including a Pokémon Bingo scavenger hunt, a Pikachu ears craft, a Pokémon trainer photo op and more!

The Pokémon scavenger hunt took place throughout the children’s area. Kids were able to walk around and “catch” Pokémon hiding in various locations. Once kids found enough for a Bingo, a Pokémon miniature figurine was awarded as a prize. The figurines were a hit, and, faithful to the original Pokémon games, they were being traded around like crazy.

If you missed the Pokémon Party, a Pokémon scavenger hunt can easily be played at home. Just print out some of your kid’s favorite Pokémon, cut them out and hide them around the house. Have a blast catching ’em all!

*For the uninitiated, Pokémon GO is an app for tablets and smart phones that uses augmented reality technology so that you can catch Pokémon in the real world. It’s a great activity to get your family outside and exercising. Just make sure, as the app warns, to be aware of your surroundings at all times. For more information, please visit pokemongo.com.