2. PokeStop
? Many libraries are a
Pokestop
? Used to collect balls
and other tools
? Lures ¨C 30 minutes to
¡°lure¡± Pokemon
3. PokeStop
? Why is this important for
libraries?
? People will come to
the library to collect
items
? ¡°Lures¡± will draw
people to the library
(at all hours)
? Libraries can set off
¡°lures¡± (via the game)
4. Gyms
? Some libraries have a gym
? Not used until players reach level 5
and pick a team
? Pokemon battles are conducted in
gyms
? Why is this important for libraries?
? People will come to the library to play
the game
? Battles are better when you play in
groups
? Libraries have study rooms and/or
tables for groups
5. Wi-Fi & GPS
? The Internet & GPS are
required to play
Pokemon GO
? Cell service in some
communities can be
spotty
? Sometimes GPS works
better on Wi-Fi
6. Wi-Fi & GPS
? Why is this important for libraries?
? Most libraries offer free Wi-Fi
? Players can do the following
all from a library:
? Set off Incense to lure
Pokemon
? Transfer and Evolve
Pokemon
? Set off a Lure and/or battle
in a Gym
? Catch Pokemon
10. Power
? Pokemon Go is a
huge power drain
? Why is this important
for libraries?
?Libraries could be
a source of power
11. Other Amenities
? Pokemon Go requires that you
walk
? Players will hang around outside
libraries with Lures and PokeStops
? Why is this important for libraries?
? Places to sit and rest
? Drinking fountains
? Bathrooms
? Snacks
13. ¡°Crawls¡±, Tours & Meetups
? Why is this important for libraries?
? Libraries can do tours of local
Poke Stops and Gyms and
hold Meetups
? Mobile hot spots
? Portable chargers
? Players can:
? 1. Meet local players.
? 2. Drink tons of booze.
? 3. Capture some new
Pokemon.
14. Social Media
? Share Pokemon Go
events on library
Facebook page
? Join local Pokemon
Go page or create
one
15. How do I download the
game?
How do I play?
What kinds of
programming can we
do?
How do I find out if my
library is a PokeStop or
has a gym?
And more¡