40th Anniversary of Donkey Kong!

May 13, 2021 | agudenburr

Donkey Kong came out on July 9th, 1981 as an arcade game. Players controlled Jumpman to jump over barrels thrown by Donkey Kong and climb up ladders. The end goal of each level was to save the princess Pauline. Donkey Kong was the first platform game, a gaming genre that is still very popular today. 

Celebrate Donkey Kong's birthday by playing a Donkey Kong game, reading about Donkey Kong, or watching a movie featuring Donkey Kong. 

Donkey Kong country [electronic resource (video game)] : tropical freeze
Donkey Kong country returns 3D [electronic resource (video game)]

Pokemon Grab & Go: 5 Year Anniversary of Pokemon Go!

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5 years ago, a screenshot of PoGo map at CPL

Registration is closed. You can pick up your Grab & Go starting July 6th. 

 

July 6th, 2021 marks the 5 year anniversary of Pokemon Go! To celebrate, we have created a special kit for trainers of all ages to enjoy. Register on June 24nd to reserve your kit while supplies last. Starting on July 6th, trainers can pick up their kit from the hold shelf. 

 

All ages, one kit per registration. 

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Pokemon Go Walking Club

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Pokemon Go player is holding up phone with Pokemon Go playing.

Join us this summer for our Pokemon Go Walking Club! Meet up near the entrance of the library with other Pokemon Go players. Grab all the supplies you need for your Pokemon adventure! *while supplies lasts* Team up with another group and head to Heritage park to catch them all!

* A Pokemon Go account and mobile device/tablet is required to play Pokemon Go.*

  • Register 1 spot per group
  • If your group is larger than 4 please enter the total amount of people in your group in the notes field when registering. 
  • All ages

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  • It is the patron's responsibility to maintain a safe distance between groups while walking in Heritage Park.

 

Photo by David Grandmougin on Unsplash

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20th Anniversary of Animal Crossing

March 25, 2021 | agudenburr

The first Animal Crossing game came out in Japan on April 14th, 2001. The game was titled "Animal Forest" and was release for the Nintendo 64. The US version was renamed "Animal Crossing" and was released for the Nintendo GameCube. Since then, 4 more main games have been released along with a few spin off series. Animal Crossing New Horizons became very popular in 2020 due to it's release around the same time many people were quarantining at home. This real time simulation game allowed people to leave the house virtually and play with friends. What is your favorite Animal Crossing memory?

Animal crossing [electronic resource (video game)] : new horizons
Animal crossing [electronic resource (video game)] : new leaf

25th Anniversary of Pokemon

February 26, 2021 | agudenburr

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

Pokémon mystery dungeon [electronic resource (video game)] : rescue team DX

35th Anniversary of The Legend of Zelda

February 21, 2021 | agudenburr

The Legend of Zelda was released in Japan on February 21st, 1986. The game's creator, Shigeru Miyamoto, wanted to bring the sense of adventure seen in movies such as Indiana Jones to a video game. The Legend of Zelda featured non-linear gameplay, puzzles, battles, and exploration. This game was the first installment in the Zelda franchise that would be followed by 18 main games, several spin-offs, and many remakes. Which Zelda game is your favorite?

Games

New Xbox Series X Games

February 11, 2021 | agudenburr

The new Xbox Series X games are HERE! See the list below of what we have available to checkout. 

Xbox Series X

These games can ONLY be played on the Xbox Series X system. 

New Playstation 5 Games

February 11, 2021 | agudenburr

We now have Playstation 5 games for you to check out! See the list below of all the Playstation 5 games we currently have available. 

The pathless [electronic resource (video game)]
Assassin's creed [electronic resource (video game)] : Valhalla

30th Anniversary of Street Fighter II

February 1, 2021 | agudenburr

The classic arcade game Street Fighter II was released 30 years ago in February 1991. Street Fighter II kicked off the popularity of fighting games in the 1990s and allowed players to select from multiple playable characters. Each character had a distinct fighting style and special moves. Street Fighter II had the first combo system that allowed players to link attacks the opponent couldn't block. This type of combo system, which started as a bug, is now a standard feature in fighting games.

Check out one of the materials below in honor of Street Fighter II's anniversary!

Ultra street fighter II [electronic resource (video game)] : the final challengers
Street fighter V [electronic resource (video game)] : arcade edition

Black Girl Magic: YA Fantasy

January 19, 2021 | agudenburr

Black Girl Magic is a way to "celebrate the beauty, power and resilience of Black women." The books below feature powerful Black women with magic powers. 

A song below water by Bethany C. Morrow

Magical realism with sirens and social justice.

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

Urban fantasy with a mix of African-American conjure magic and the legend of King Arthur. 

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