Verona Public Library has an Oculus Rift Virtual Reality system. The Verona Public Library maintains and furnishes the Oculus Rift for use by library patrons through the generous donation of Investors Saving Bank.
Availability and Reservations
The Oculus Rift is available during designated library program hours or by appointment only. Walk-in usage is not permitted.
Please note: we are not currently accepting reservations due to COVID-19.
Important: Before using the Virtual Reality equipment you must read the Verona Public Library Oculus Rift Usage Policy and submit a signed copy of the Usage Policy and Waiver of Liability to Library staff.
What is virtual reality?
Virtual Reality (VR) uses a computer, headset, and sensors to immerse you directly into a three-dimensional, computer-generated world. Your head, hands, and body movements are tracked to let you interact with what you see via the headset.
What will I be able to do with VR at the library?
- Explore: Experience our planet like you’ve never experienced it before! Travel around the world, to distant planets, and even back in time without ever leaving the library.
- Learn: Discover more about the ocean, outer space, or the human body through VR experiences.
- Create: Make works of art in VR.
- Play: Try gaming in a 3D environment.
How Do I use VR at the Library?
- Patrons must be at least 13 years of age to use the Oculus Rift.
- All patrons must have a Waiver of Liability signed prior to their use of the Oculus Rift.
- All minors under the age of 18 must have a Waiver of Liability signed by a parent or guardian prior to their use of the Oculus Rift.
- The library’s Oculus Rift is available for use with programs picked out and downloaded by library staff ONLY.
- The Oculus Rift is available in 30-minute sessions.
- Only one session a day is permitted.
- Patrons must schedule their sessions in advance with a library staff member.
- Patrons may only use the Oculus Rift alongside designated library staff or volunteers.
Available Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Apps
Art
Blocks by Google
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 4 (215)
Genre: Art/Creativity, Casual, Productivity, Social, Utility
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1320373124698683
Sitting or Standing (standing will require spotter)
Boulevard
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 2.25 (179)
Genre: Art/Creativity, Casual, Exploration, Travel
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1177199742298383
Sitting or Standing (standing will require spotter)
Educational
Anne Frank House VR
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 4 (112)
Genre: Documentary and History, Educational
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1801263533272595
Sitting or Standing (standing will require spotter)
BBC Home – A VR Spacewalk
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 3.3 (730)
Genre: Educational, Exploration, Space/Universe
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1246744618768922
Sitting
Bear Island
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 3 (211)
Genre: Educational Travel
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1228652173894654
Sitting
Dementia Yn Fy Nwylo I / First Hand
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 4.3 (8)
Genre: 360 Experience Non-Game, Movie, Narrative,
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/2496339380383114
Sitting or Standing (standing will require spotter)
Google Earth VR
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 4.1 (2,863)
Genre: Casual, Educational, Exploration, Travel
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1513995308673845
Sitting or Standing (standing will require spotter)
Henry
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 4.5 (1,038)
Genre: Educational, Movie, Narrative
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1043217179077622
Sitting
JigSpace VR
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 4.75 (41)
Genre: Educational
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1151513668302336
Sitting or Standing (standing will require spotter)
Lost
Rating: Age 13+
Stars: 4.0 (1147)
Genre: Educational, Movie, Narrative
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1016967501697367
Sitting
Mission:ISS
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 4.1 (671)
Genre: Education, Simulation, Space / Universe
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1178419975552187
Sitting or Standing (standing will require spotter)
Nefertari: Journey to Eternity
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 4.1 (122)
Genre: Documentary & History, Educational, Exploration
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1491802884282318
- Requires scheduling a guided tour
Sitting
Oika
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 4.3 (21)
Genre: Documentary & History, Educational, Exploration
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/2050324821663886
Standing (requires spotter)
Sharecare VR
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 4.25 (158)
Genre: Educational, Exploration
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1656800021020362
Sitting or Standing (standing will require spotter)
Through the Ages: President Obama Celebrates America’s National Parks
Rating: Ages 13+
Stars: 3.6 (309)
Genre: Educational, Exploration, Movie, Narrative, Travel
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1037679502967606
Sitting
Traveling While Black
Rating: Teen
Stars: 4 (61)
Genre: Documentary & History, Movie, Narrative
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1936945119708302
Sitting
Wrench: Engine Building Demo
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 4.75 (156)
Genre: Educational, Racing, Simulation
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1755851804523719
Sitting or Standing (standing will require spotter)
History
Anne Frank House VR
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 4 (112)
Genre: Documentary and History, Educational
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1801263533272595
Sitting or Standing (standing will require spotter)
Nefertari: Journey to Eternity
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 4.1 (122)
Genre: Documentary & History, Educational, Exploration
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1491802884282318
- Requires scheduling a guided tour
Sitting
Oika
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 4.3 (21)
Genre: Documentary & History, Educational, Exploration
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/2050324821663886
Standing (requires spotter)
Traveling While Black
Rating: Teen
Stars: 4 (61)
Genre: Documentary & History, Movie, Narrative
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1936945119708302
Sitting
Interactive Gaming
Epic Roller Coasters
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 3.4 (804)
Genre: Racing, Roller Coaster, Social
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1477883658957255
Sitting
Farlands
Rating: Ages 13+
Stars: 3.9 (889)
Genre: Exploration
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/926295224105459
Sitting
FoodFight
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 4.1 (17)
Genre: Action, Casual, Food
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/2792691784081696
Standing (requires spotter)
Magic Table Chess
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 3.75
Genre: Casual, Puzzle, Simulation, Social, Strategy
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/804448142992694
Sitting or Standing (standing will require spotter)
Minecraft
Rating: Everyone 10+
Stars: 3.25 (2,270)
Genre: Adventure, Educational
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/741306562635466
Sitting
Oculus First Contact
Rating: Ages 13+
Stars: 4.75 (1,240)
Genre: Entertainment
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1217155751659625
Standing (requires spotter)
Rec Room
Rating: Everyone 10+
Stars: 4.3 (2,718)
Genre: Exploration, Shooter, Social
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1257029974329451
Standing (requires spotter)
Toy Box
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 3.25 (503)
Genre: Casual, Social
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1083042371786607
Sitting or Standing (standing will require spotter)
Waltz of the Wizard
Rating: Teen
Stars: 4.4 (209)
Genre: Adventure, Exploration, Simulation
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1505002759528549
Standing (requires spotter)
Literary
Magnetique – VR Comic
Rating: Everyone 10+
Stars: 3.0 (40)
Genre: Adventure, Casual, Educational, Movie, Narrative
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1264718836934108
Sitting or Standing (standing will require spotter)
Narrative Experiences
ABE VR
Rating: Teen
Stars: 3 (690)
Genre: Horror, Movie, Narrative
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/934743126624720
Sitting
Allumette
Rating: Everyone 10+
Stars: 4.5 (813)
Genre: Casual, Movie, Narrative
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/926273867499264
Sitting
Coco VR
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 4.1 (684)
Genre: Exploration, Movie, Social
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1707911292615524
Standing (requires spotter)
Crow: The Legend
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 4.75 (329)
Genre: 360 Experience Non-Game, Movie, Narrative,
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1939359989460713
Sitting or Standing (standing will require spotter)
Disney Movies VR
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 3.5 (461)
Genre: Exploration, Movie
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1437254706307136
Sitting or Standing (standing will require spotter)
Jurassic World: Blue
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 3.6 (54)
Genre: Movie, Narrative, Social
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1458299040905281
Sitting
Found
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 3.6 (132)
Genre: Adventure, Casual, Exploration, Movie, Narrative
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1075702002476967
Standing (requires spotter)
Gary the Gull
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 2.5 (292)
Genre: Casual, Movie, Narrative
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1272301922803537
Sitting
Inception
Rating: Teen
Stars: 2.75 (141)
Genre: Movie, Music, Narrative
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/954124114686124
Sitting
Introduction to Virtual Reality
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 3.8 (591)
Genre: Exploration, Movie, Narrative
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1006887936048510
Sitting
INVASION!
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 4 (861)
Genre: Casual, Movie, Narrative
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/864116003696703
Sitting
Oculus 360 Photos
Rating: Ages 13+
Stars: 3.25 (225)
Genre: Casual, Educational, Exploration, Utility
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1004798886239391
Sitting
Oculus Dreamdeck
Rating: Ages 13+
Stars: 4.3 (1,168)
Genre: Casual, Narrative
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/941682542593981
Sitting
Senza Peso
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 4.1 (652)
Genre: Casual, Exploration, Movie, Music, Narrative
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1184398028297648
Sitting
Song of the Sea VR
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 2.75 (67)
Genre: Casual, Exploration, Movie, Narrative
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1224737437576074
Standing (requires spotter)
The Boy and the Lemon
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 3.75 (9)
Genre: 360 Experience (non-game), Educational, Narrative
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1875140845836625
Sitting
The Rose and I
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 3.75 (395)
Genre: Adventure, Casual, Exploration, Movie, Narrative
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/980646215356452
Sitting
The Surrogate
Rating: Everyone
Stars: 2.75 (48)
Genre: Casual, Movie, Narrative
Link: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1168260166633300
Standing (requires spotter)
