{"id":13490,"date":"2026-03-02T12:15:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T16:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.lib.purdue.edu\/news\/?p=13490"},"modified":"2026-03-02T12:15:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T16:15:10","slug":"student-center-library-open-house-blends-fun-food-and-helpful-resources","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.lib.purdue.edu\/news\/2026\/03\/02\/student-center-library-open-house-blends-fun-food-and-helpful-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Center Library Open House blends fun, food, and helpful resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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On Wednesday, February 19, The Student Center Library at Purdue University in Indianapolis welcomed students for an open house filled with games, snacks, and helpful library tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event offered students a chance to take a break, grab snacks and drinks, and enjoy games like Connect Four, Jenga, and a customized Kahoot! featuring LIbraries-related questions. The relaxed atmosphere made it easy for students to connect with one another and meet members of the library team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the fun, the open house spotlighted the many services and resources available through the Student Center Library. Students learned more about research support, study spaces, and tools designed to help them succeed throughout the semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflecting on the event, Indianapolis Assistant Operations Manager Ann O\u2019Donnell said, \u201cWe were really excited to welcome the Purdue in Indianapolis community to the Student Center Library. It was wonderful to see faculty, students, and staff coming together to explore the new space.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By combining community-building activities with valuable resources, the event highlighted the library as both a welcoming gathering space and an essential academic hub, connecting students to services such as Purdue OWL,<\/a> the Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE),<\/a> and Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts.<\/a> Thanks to everyone who stopped by to fuel up, have fun, and discover all the Student Center Library has to offer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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