Libraries Events, Workshops, and Activities

AI Literacy Speaker Series

AI Literacy & Higher Education–Where We Go from Here

Dr. Ben Lee, Assistant Professor in the Information School, University of Washington

Wednesday, March 25 | 2:00–3:30 PM | WALC 2007

As part of the AI Literacy Speaker Series, Dr. Lee will explore the opportunities and risks AI presents for universities, what meaningful AI literacy looks like across campus, and why libraries are uniquely positioned to lead..

Make Your Own Fidget

Thursday, March 26 | 1:00–3:00 PM

Knowledge Lab | WALC 3007

In celebration of Neurodiversity Week, Libraries invites you to create your own infinity fidget cube to take home and explore our sensory kits that are available for check out. Be sure to also visit our new Sensory Room located in WALC 1134!

AI Skills Workshops

Session 2: The AI Studio for Teaching and Course Design

Wednesday, April 1 | 3:00–4:30 PM | WALC 2124 or Zoom

Explore how to design assignments that allow purposeful AI use and align with learning goals.

AI Skills Workshops

Session 3: Invisible Labor Hack: AI for Academic Workflow Automation

Thursday, April 23 | 2:00–3:20 PM | WALC 3121 or Zoom

Discover simple AI tools to streamline repetitive tasks like grading, emails, and course prep..

Dog Days

Second Tuesday afternoon and fourth Friday morning of each month

Take a break with certified therapy dogs at Dog Days, Purdue Libraries’ monthly event to help you relax and recharge during the semester.

A Celebration of Books

Spring 2026 event: April 22, 2026

Celebrate Purdue faculty authors and their scholarly work at this annual event hosted by Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies.

BGR

August 2026

Start your Purdue journey with Purdue Libraries by exploring study spaces, student jobs, academic resources, and support services designed to help first-year students thrive

GIS Day

November 12, 2026

Discover real-world uses of geographic information systems through student research, lightning talks, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities at Purdue’s annual GIS Day.