Name: The Wizard and AI: Conjuring an Escape Room on a Budget
Start: 2025-06-10T13:30:00-0700
End: 2025-06-10T14:30:00-0700

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Tuesday June 10, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT

Keith Gordon Room, Prince George Public Library

We did it, so you can do it too! This session will break down how AI helped create an escape room in a small-town library on a limited budget. Using ChatGPT, we developed a literary-themed game with engaging, solvable challenges. We’ll outline the design process, including storyline development, puzzle construction, and expected vs. actual audience participation. Maximizing limited space and resources was key. We’ll cover prop sourcing, DIY set pieces, and adapting library spaces for interactive programming. We’ll also discuss logistical challenges, from working within library policies to balancing budget constraints and programming time. The escape room’s popularity exceeded expectations. We’ll share what worked, what didn’t, and what we’d change for future iterations.

Speakers

Rebecca Brook

Programs & Outreach, Grand Forks & District Public Library

Rebecca is the lead programmer at the Grand Forks & District Public Library. New to both the library world and Grand Forks, she joined the team a year ago. With a knack for innovation, she brings fresh ideas that engage the community in creative and unexpected ways.

Tuesday June 10, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Keith Gordon Room, Prince George Public Library 808 Canada Games Way, Prince George, BC, V2L 5T6

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Rebecca Brook

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