Using the Gaming Consoles

MCLS offers a variety of gaming consoles for use at the library. By offering access to a variety of video game consoles, the Martin County Library System supports age-appropriate digital literacy development, while also fostering skills such as communication, leadership, problem-solving, conflict resolution, empathy, and imagination. 

Gaming, particularly in a group setting, provides engaging and educational experiences for patrons, fostering creativity, social connections, and a love for learning via interactive and immersive activities. 

Elisabeth Lahti Library (Indiantown)

  • Nintendo Switch for Kids | more info
  • PlayStation 5 for Teens | more info
  • Xbox Series X with GamePass for Teens | more info
  • Gaming PC with GamePass for Teens

Hobe Sound Public Library

Hoke Library (Jensen Beach)

Peter & Julie Cummings Library (Palm City)

  • Nintendo Switch for Teens | more info
  • Gaming PC

Robert Morgade Library (South Stuart)

Gaming consoles and equipment are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  When you visit the library, see the Information Desk to check out the console or controller and use while you're here. Most games are digital, and we welcome input on additional games. 

Want to try gaming at home? Check out our Take Home Tech collection for our circulating collection. 

Gaming FAQ's & Resources

Nintendo Switch Sony PlayStation Microsoft Xbox Gaming PC

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Nintendo Switch Getting Started Guide

The library will have an account available for anyone to use. If you use the Library's public account, the profile will not be deleted, but save data may be altered by others. 

If you'd like to add your own profile or account to the library's console, please note that profiles will be deleted regularly from each console. 

For more info on digital games and services by the library, search our online catalog for Nintendo Switch. 

 

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Sony PlayStation Controller Guide

The library will have an account available for anyone to use. If you use the Library's public account, the profile will not be deleted, but save data may be altered by others. 

If you'd like to add your own profile or account to the library's console, please note that profiles will be deleted regularly from each console. 

For more info on digital games and services, search our online catalog for PlayStation. 

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Xbox Series X - Getting Started Guide

Game Pass games

The library will have an account available for anyone to use. If you use the Library's public account, the profile will not be deleted, but save data may be altered by others.

If you'd like to add your own profile or account to the library's console, please note that profiles will be deleted regularly from each console.

For more info on digital games and services, search our online catalog for Xbox. 

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Some branches offer Gaming PC's outfitted with high-quality graphics cards, pre-installed games, and extra space. 

The Library does not provide accounts to gaming services like Steam, Epic, or Battle.net. Accounts are free to create and many games are free to play. 

Some popular, free games are pre-installed. If you'd like to play a game from your personal account, you can download and play most games during your session. Games that require PC admin privileges to install may not work on library Gaming PC's.

Some Gaming PC's also have GamePass access. These PC's use the Library's GamePass account and should already be logged in upon use. 

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