pokemon

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Are you ready to GET YOUR GAME ON? Gaming has many different formats, plays styles, genres, and are for ALL AGES! Below are resources for all ages and abilities. What kind of gamer are you? Share your gaming adventures with us by using the hashtag #howdoyou62.

 

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Party and Competitive Games

New Pokémon Snap is a photography Pokémon game! Players explore wild areas to take photos of Pokémon in their natural habitats. Pokémon photos are graded by Professor Mirror and saved to the player own Pokédex album. Favorite photos can be saved to the player's personal album and edited with fun stickers, filters, and frames. 

Below are photos staff have taken in the New Pokemon Snap game. Share your photos to social media with the hastag #HowDoYou62.

Pokemon first came as a Nintendo Game Boy game in Japan on February 27th, 1996. The Pokemon game was followed by the trading card game, manga, anime, and merchandise. Today Pokemon is a popular international franchise with fans from all over the world. Check out one of the many Pokemon materials we have today. 

Games

Pokemon Search Kit

Pokemon Eevee on red, yellow, and grey checkered carpet.

Emails have been sent with instructions on how to pick up kits. They will be on the hold shelf until November 16th.

 

Attention Pokemon Trainers of ALL AGES! Back by popular demand we have created ANOTHER Pokemon Kit! This one features items you can use while you search for wild Pokemon at home or while playing Pokemon Go. Trainers interested in picking up a kit will need to register to reserve a kit from October 22nd to November 5th. Trainers can pick up their kits starting on November 2nd. 

 

Note: please schedule your pickup appointment OR pick up your kit from the hold shelf AFTER you receive an email noting your kit is ready. Kits take time to make and place on the hold shelf. 

Upcoming sessions

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Pokemon Trainer Kit

Pikachu attached to balloons, flying in the Children's tree.

Attention Pokemon Trainers of ALL AGES! We have created a very special Pokemon Trainer Kit in honor of Pokemon Go Fest just for you. Each kit contains a variety of Pokemon swag to use while training your Pokemon at home or while playing Pokemon Go. Trainers interested in picking up a kit will need to:

  1. Register to reserve a kit between July 17th and July 30th. 
  2. Emails with instructions on how to schedule a pick up will be sent between August 3rd and August 7th. 
  3. Schedule a day and time to pick up your kit. You will have 2 weeks to pick up your kit.
  4. Pick up your kit during your scheduled appointment. 
  5. Have fun catching 'em all! Don't forget to claim your purple pompom. Also share how you used your kit on social media using the tag #howdoyou62.   

Note: families and households with more than 1 Pokemon trainer can request up to 3 copies of kit supplies. When registering, add in the notes field "2" for 2 copies of kit contents or "3" for 3 copies of kit contents.

AS OF JULY 23, REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM IS FULL.

Upcoming sessions

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Male with black hair and glasses holding Magic the Gathering Card infront of his face.

Play your favorite card games from home!  Here are a few of our favorites.

 

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Free Competitive Card Games

Pokémon ball in hand, Nintendo Switch in background out of focus

Pokémon is still as popular as ever. Below are some ideas on how you can be the very best this summer!

 

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Pokémon Go

Pokemon Sword and Shield Party

Update: Sobble was our winner for favorite starter Pokemon!

Attention Pokemon fans! Join us for a Pokemon Party featuring the newest games of the series; Pokemon Sword and Shield. Battle or trade your Pokemon Cards*, create a Pokemon craft, or enjoy a Pokemon snack. Trainers will also take turns trying out Pokemon Shield for the Nintendo Switch on our projector screen. How many new Pokemon will we discover together?

  • All Ages
  • No Registration
  • Supplies are limited

*To battle or trade with Pokemon Cards participants are required to bring their own Pokemon cards. 

Upcoming sessions

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Pokemon Go Community Day

Make the Canton Public Library one of your stops during Pokemon Go Community Day. Our front porch will become a recharge and rehydrate station from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Join us to connect with other Pokemon Go players while enjoying cold water, a light snack, and power strips to recharge your phone (while supplies last).

All Ages, No Registration Required

* A Pokemon Go account and mobile device is required to play Pokemon Go. You may use our WiFi to connect to the game.*

Upcoming sessions

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Pokemon Party

​Update: You voted and Alyssa's Team won the battle!! Thank you everyone who came and showed Canton Public Library is the very best!

 

Catch 'em all at a Pokemon themed party! Stations will be set up with Pokemon crafts, games, and activities.

  • Come dressed in your favorite trainer outfit for a Pokemon photo booth to add to your own trainer passport. 
  • Bring your own Pokemon cards* and Pokemon Sun or Moon** for battling or trading.
  • Pokemon Go lures will be dropped throughout the party for Pokemon Go Trainers.*** 

If you don't have Pokemon cards or games don't worry! There will also be Pokemon themed crafts and activities that only require your creativity. Be the very best, like no one ever was!

For all ages, no registration required.

 

*To battle or trade with Pokemon Cards participants are required to bring their own Pokemon cards. 

**To battle or trade in Pokemon Sun or Moon participants must bring their own 3DS with Pokemon Sun or Pokemon Moon game with a Rotom Pokedex.

***To play Pokemon Go, participants must bring their own Apple or Android device with Pokémon GO installed and account created. To battle in the Gym, Trainers must be Level 5 or higher. 

Upcoming sessions

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