‘It’s a good way to increase your Pokemon trainer experience’

There have been a number of steps made towards inclusivity at the library with the Queer Straight Alliance, promoting a safe space, walking in the Pride Parade, as well as hosting the guided Pokemon Go walking tours, added Smith. Tours start at the library. “And what we’re going to be doing is dropping a lure to draw in Pokemon,” said Smith. “It makes all the little digital creatures pop around and the trainers will come, too. There’s about 16 or so Pokestops on the three kilometre tour where trainers can fill up on Pokeballs, which is what you are virtually throwing at the Pokemon.”

As Smith describes the action she can’t help but laugh.

“I hope this really goes well,” said Smith. “It’s a good way to increase your Pokemon trainer experience and also learn some really fun facts about the historic downtown locations. It’s an opportunity to connect with people who share similar interests and also to socialize and build connections between the library and other public spaces and to draw people into the downtown – be outside – be visible.” It’s a free drop-in event. The last tour of the summer goes Aug. 24 at 8 p.m.