Libraries Events, Workshops, and Activities
Dog Days
Fall 2026
Take a break with certified therapy dogs at Dog Days, a Purdue Libraries’ event to help you relax and recharge during the semester.
Event Dates:
- First Thursday: 2:00 PM–4:00 PM, Hicks Library
- October 1, November 5, December 3
- Third Friday: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, HSSE Library
- September 18, October 16, November 20
Special Event Dates:
- Family Weekend: October 16, 5:00–7:00 PM, front of WALC
- Prep Week: December 9, 2:00–4:00 PM, location TBD; December 10, 5:00–7:00 PM, location TBD
- Finals Week: December 14, 5:00–7:00 PM, location TBD
Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Exhibition–”The History of Home Economics at Purdue: How It Shaped Our Campus and Our Lives”
Purdue University Archives and Special Collections invites you to view a new exhibition, “The History of Home Economics at Purdue: How It Shaped Our Campus and Our Lives,” which will explore the origins, growth, and lasting impact of home economics at Purdue University.
Exhibition on View
- August 24–December 11, 2026
- Monday–Friday | 10:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Virginia Kelly Karnes Archives and Special Collections Research Center, 4th Floor HSSE Library in Stewart Center
Exhibition Reception
- Thursday, September 24, 2026
- 5:00–7:00 PM
- 3rd Floor of the HSSE Library in Stewart Center
Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the exhibition and hear from home economics educators, administrators, and career professionals in a panel discussion. Local author Angie Klink will be interviewing home economics professionals Joyce Miles, Olivia Bennett Wood, and Mary Alice Nebold about the field, their careers, and the impact of the profession. The campus community and public are invited to attend.
Constitution Day
September 17, 2026
Purdue Memorial Union, first floor West Commons
In 2004, Congress passed a provision requiring all schools receiving federal funds to develop educational programs for students celebrating the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Congress declared Sept. 17 to be Constitution Day in an effort to increase the nation’s civic literacy. In 2005, then-President Martin Jischke invited the Ackerman Center to coordinate Purdue’s celebration of Constitution Day, and the Center has done so every year since.
Games, Treats, Giveaways, Snacks & drinks
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.
A Celebration of Books
Fall 2026: December 2
Celebrate Purdue faculty authors and their scholarly work at this annual event hosted by Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies.