During Orientation week, the MIT Libraries will be participating in—and hosting—some events. Please join us for a walking tour, eat some ice cream, grab some goodies, and say hello! And don’t miss our resource page for new community members.
Undergraduate Students
- Academic Expo
What: An expo of MIT’s academic departments and programs. The Libraries will be ready to answer your questions and offer information about our resources and services.
When: Tuesday, September 1, 2 – 3:30 pm
Where: Johnson Ice Rink (W34). Look for the Libraries’ banner. - Library Tours
What: Take a break from academic departments during Freshman Explorations and join us for a walking tour of the MIT Libraries.
When: Thursday, September 3, tours start at 2:30pm & 3pm
Where: Meet in Lobby 7; ends outside Hayden Library for the ice cream social - Ice Cream Social
What: Eat tasty Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and chat with librarians!
When: Thursday, September 3, 3-5pm
Where: Lipchitz Courtyard (Building 14); rain location: hallway in front of Hayden Library (Building 14)
Wider MIT Community
- Community Fair
What: Libraries’ staff will be ready to answer your questions and offer information about our resources and services. Pick up handouts and goodies.
When: Tuesday, September 8, 12:30-3:30pm
Where: Kresge Oval, outside the Student Center - Parent Orientation Library Tours
What: A walking tour of all the MIT Libraries.
When: Monday, August 31, tours start at 3 & 4 pm
Where: Meet in Lobby 7; ends outside Hayden Library - Spouses & Partners Learning Fair
What: An Expo event hosted by MIT’s Spouses & Partners group. The Libraries will be ready to answer your questions and offer information about our resources and services.
When: Wednesday, September 2, 1-3pm
Where: Student Center (W20-307)