APLAN: Austin Public Library LAN Party
- Ages 18+
Stop wondering why we're here, and go dust off your energy swords and rocket launchers - it's time for an old-school Halo LAN Party!
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Howson Branch, Austin Public Library
2500 Exposition Boulevard Austin, TX 78703About this event
- Free venue parking
Stop wondering why we're here, and go dust off your energy swords and rocket launchers - it's time for an old-school Halo LAN Party!
Every fourth Monday of the month (plus the first Monday in June to compensate for our May renovation closure), join us at Howson for a night of epic multiplayer battles, hilariously catastrophic fails, music, and good vibes as we relive the glory days of Xbox Live through the lens of its most iconic franchise.
Whether you're a seasoned Spartan, or are just looking for some nostalgic fun, come frag your friends (and maybe make some new ones!)
This event will be Adults Only (18+)!
Want to see some photos and screenshots of the ruckus?
Take a peek at our Imgur Album!
Frequently asked questions
We'll be setting up Howson's meeting room with 12 gaming stations (Xbox One S/X) loaded with Halo: The Master Chief Collection, as well as spectator seating to watch the chaos ensue on our primary television. If we reach capacity for players, we will encourage people to trade off.
Whether you're playing to win, don't want to be left spectating, or are worried about discovering you're in the monstrous presence of someone who plays inverted, you're more than welcome to bring your own controller, console & monitor, or laptop (and the required cables) to expand the roster!
Unfortunately, we do not have the capability to engage in online play at this time. However, we would love to hear from you if this is something you would like to see in the future!
The Master Chief Collection provides us with a familiar and accessible list of games which we already have in-hand. With the abundance and variety of custom content, Halo feels like a safe default. However, we do intend to branch out with more classic titles and party games over time! Stay tuned!
Well, it wouldn't be a very good LAN Party without snacks being provided, now would it? Crack open a cold can of soda or sparkling water and graze upon a variety of crunchy snacks between matches. Don't worry about shared controllers - there will also be wipes to keep things clean.
Please refer the Library's Policy, to which we must adhere, regarding distribution and consumption of food on the premises: https://library.austintexas.gov/policies#care ...That said, we encourage attendees to continue socializing afterwards at their eatery of choice!
While we always appreciate the enthusiasm of our younger patrons, we will be strictly limiting attendance of this recurring event to ages 18 and up due to the fragility of the required hardware, the ESRB ratings of the presented content, and to give adults their own space to play freely together.
You may send any additional thoughts you have to Matthew.Newman@austintexas.gov, and you'll receive an answer as soon as possible! Additionally, if you attend any instance of this program in person, ask to fill out a Comment Card!