Before you hit the books, "Check Us Out" 😉 at Jerome Library!

We've packed the library with everything you need for an unforgettable morning. Try 40 Below Joe's famous flash-frozen coffee (think Dippin' Dots, but coffee!), grab free breakfast snacks, stuff your own BGSU-themed throw pillow (because naps are life), challenge your friends to casino games of skill, mini golf and the Jumpin' Jackpot arcade game, or capture the moment at our spin cam.

🪜Explore Every Floor

🔎 1st Floor | Scavenger Hunt
The first 50 students to finish will score a free Jerome Library T-shirt. 

📖 2nd Floor | A New Chapter Begins
Play croquet, rediscover your favorite childhood book, and snap a photo in front of the "New Chapter" bulletin board

🪄 4th Floor | Wizards Welcome
Celebrate the 25th anniversaries of Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings movies with themed games, magical treats and a chance to win a gift card.

📷 5th Floor | Picture This ​​​​​​​
Write the funniest caption for the chance to win a gift card, solve puzzles made from historic BGSU photos, and pin your residence hall on our campus map. 

⛳ 7th Floor | Mini Golf 
The views are great. The mini golf is even better.

🎉 Win Big

Did we mention door prizes?! The more you play, the better your chances to win.

Every attendee receives a ticket when they enter, and you can earn even more tickets by participating in activities throughout the event. That means even more chances to win awesome prizes like:

📺 40-inch TV
🧊 Mini-fridge
🎧 Beats headphones
🍵Keurig coffee maker
🧡 BGSU blanket
🪭Desk fan

☕ Try 40 Below Joe

If you've never had flash-frozen coffee, now's your chance.

40 Below Joe serves tiny frozen coffee beads blended with flavored creamers for a treat that's part coffee, part dessert and completely unlike your average iced coffee. We'll have 300 free servings, available while supplies last, so grab yours early!​​​​​​​

📚 Why You Should Check Us Out

Sure, you'll have a blast but you'll also discover everything Jerome Library has to offer before classes get into full swing. Find your favorite study spot, learn where to get research help and see why the library is voted the BEST on-campus study spot year after year!

It's the most fun you'll have in a library without getting shushed. 📚

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Weeks of Welcome
Aug. 19-Oct. 2 | This event is part of Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends to Fall Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own ultimate BGSU experience.