Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Geocaching?
Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache hidden at that location.
How does this work at the library?
Under normal circumstances, you would look for a physical geocache container. In 2021 you will be looking for a QR code at each library. The coordinates listed on the Clue Card tab of this website will get you very close to the to the QR code at each library. Just put the coordinates in any GPS or map site like Google Maps or MapQuest. You don’t need a fancy GPS, you can even use the Maps on your smartphone or tablet. All QR codes are located on library property.
Once you find the QR code, scan it using the camera on your smartphone or any free QR code reader app. You will be directed to an entry form where you will fill out your name, library card number, home library, and preferred method of contact. By logging a library's cache, you will be entered into a prize drawing for a $25 gift card from that library. The more caches you find, the more chances to win a gift card!
Who can participate?
Anyone can! This is an all-ages event and a great opportunity to take the family out and about for the summer. As long as you have a library card in good standing with any library, your log entry will enter you into that prize drawing too.
How long do I have to do this?
You can start visiting the libraries on Monday, June 1. You have until Monday, August 2 to visit the libraries, find the caches, and log your finds!
Anything else?
Our QR code geocaches are not official geocaching sites and are not registered with geocaching.com.
Are there other caches we can try?
Yes! Visit geocaching.com to find over 3 million other caches around the world!
Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache hidden at that location.
How does this work at the library?
Under normal circumstances, you would look for a physical geocache container. In 2021 you will be looking for a QR code at each library. The coordinates listed on the Clue Card tab of this website will get you very close to the to the QR code at each library. Just put the coordinates in any GPS or map site like Google Maps or MapQuest. You don’t need a fancy GPS, you can even use the Maps on your smartphone or tablet. All QR codes are located on library property.
Once you find the QR code, scan it using the camera on your smartphone or any free QR code reader app. You will be directed to an entry form where you will fill out your name, library card number, home library, and preferred method of contact. By logging a library's cache, you will be entered into a prize drawing for a $25 gift card from that library. The more caches you find, the more chances to win a gift card!
Who can participate?
Anyone can! This is an all-ages event and a great opportunity to take the family out and about for the summer. As long as you have a library card in good standing with any library, your log entry will enter you into that prize drawing too.
How long do I have to do this?
You can start visiting the libraries on Monday, June 1. You have until Monday, August 2 to visit the libraries, find the caches, and log your finds!
Anything else?
Our QR code geocaches are not official geocaching sites and are not registered with geocaching.com.
Are there other caches we can try?
Yes! Visit geocaching.com to find over 3 million other caches around the world!
