The Gaming Lab is a free, library-operated workspace for patrons at the North Branch Library. Stop in to play hit-games during the open hours below:

Monday – Thursday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Friday – Satruday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

For questions or recommendations, please email the Technology Specialist, Bailey, at bduplantis@mytpl.org

Equipment Specs

Xbox
  • offers game pass with access to 100+ free games to play.
  • controllers can be checked out at the front desk.
Playstation
  • offers game pass with access to 100+ free games to play.
  • controllers can be checked out at the front desk.
Nintendo Switch
  • 2 consoles available to play handheld or docked with TV.
  • limited selection of games to play, with plans to add more.
  • controllers can be checked out at the front desk.
Virtual Reality with Meta Quest 2
  • 3 headsets and controllers for patrons to use.
  • limited selection of games, with plans to add more.
  • controllers and headset can be checked out at the front desk
Gaming PCs
  • patrons can make accounts for pre-downloaded games.
  • no time limit unless someone is waiting to use the PC.
  • patron log in information is deleted upon computer restart.

Our Commitment to Quality

For the safety of our patrons and the community, all devices have been pre-set with games rated Teen and under. Patrons aged 18 and up may request games for all devices from our Technology Specialist, Bailey, through the email link below. Requests are considered based on their merit in relation to the library’s material selection policy.