UMass Amherst Libraries Outreach Series

All events will be held at the W. E. B. Du Bois Library,
Floor 2 (RECESS), unless otherwise noted.
Please check this page throughout the semester for event updates.
 

Fall 2025

September 2025
 

Game Night: Bingo!*
Thursday, September 4, 7-8 p.m.
Play bingo for a chance to win fun prizes!
*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

Craft Night: Book Earrings
Thursday, September 11, 7-8 p.m.
Make earrings out of miniature dollhouse books.
*Craft nights are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

 

Game Night: Game Night & Snacks*
Thursday, September 18, 7-8 p.m.
Come play board, card, and/or tabletop games and meet new friends
*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

Speed Friending
Thursday, September 25, 7-8 p.m.
Make some new friends!
*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

October 2025

No Libraries Outreach Series Events on Thursday, October 2 (Religious Observance)

 

Game Night: Bingo
Thursday, October 9, 7-9 p.m.* Longer event!
Play bingo with performers from Hors Doeuvres Entertainment for a chance to win fun prizes!
*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

Craft Night: 3D-Printed Miniature Pumpkin Painting
Thursday, October 23, 7-8 p.m.
Paint a 3D-printed miniature pumpkin, printed in our very own Digital Media Lab.
*Craft nights are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

 

Halloween Costume Party
Thursday, October 30, 7-8 p.m.
Join the Libraries for a Halloween costume party with a costume contest, snacks, and more.
*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

November 2025
 

Game Night: Disney Trivia
Thursday, November 6, 7-8 p.m.
Play bingo for a chance to win fun prizes!
*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

International Snack Extravaganza
Thursday, November 14, 7-8 p.m.
Try snacks from around the world.
*Snacks available while supplies last.

 

Game Night: Trivia
Thursday, November 2, 7-8 p.m.
Play general trivia and win prizes!

 

No Libraries Outreach Series Events on Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving)
 

December 2025
 

Craft Night: Holiday Card Making
Thursday, December 5, 7-8 p.m.
Make holiday cards for people you care about!
*Craft nights are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

 

Finals Fun: December 10-17
 

HAVE AN AMAZING WINTER BREAK!

 

Spring 2026

January 2026

 

Game Night: Bingo
Thursday, January 29, 7-8 p.m.
Play bingo for a chance to win fun prizes.
*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

February 2026

Craft Night: Spring Door Decorations
Thursday, February 5, 7-8 p.m.
Make a spring-themed decoration for your dorm room door.
*Craft nights are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

 

Craft Night: Craft Night: Valentine's Day Card Making
Thursday, February 12, 7-8 p.m.
Make some valentines for people you care about.
*Craft nights are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

 

Game Night: Game Night & Snacks
Thursday, February 19, 7-8 p.m.
Come play board, card, and/or tabletop games.
*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

Craft Night: Pokémon Terrariums
Thursday, February 26, 7-8 p.m.
Make some Pokémon terrariums.
*Craft nights are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

 

March 2026
 

Craft Night: Vision Boards and Journaling
Thursday, March 5, 7-8 p.m.
Make a vision board.
*Craft nights are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

 

Craft Night: Bookmark Decorating Bar
Thursday, March 12, 7-8 p.m.
Decorate a bookmark.
*Craft nights are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

 

No Libraries Outreach Series Events on Thursday, March 20 (Spring Break)
 

Game Night: Trivia (Topic TBD)
Thursday, March 26, 7-8 p.m.
Play trivia for prizes! Topic TBD.
*Please note: This event can get loud.

April 2026

No Libraries Outreach Series Events on Thursday, April 2 (Religious Observance)

 

Craft Night: Zine Making
Thursday, April 9, 7-8 p.m.
Make zines at the Libraries.
*Craft nights are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

 

Craft Night: Peregrine Falcons
Thursday, April 16, 7-8 p.m.
Learn about the peregrine falcons on our roof and do fun falcon-themed arts and crafts projects.
*Craft nights are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

 

Craft Night: Poetry Projects
Thursday, April 23, 7-8 p.m.
Do poetry-themed craft projects.
*Craft nights are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

 

May 2026

Star Wars Day Trivia
Thursday, May 7, 7-8 p.m.
A belated May the Fourth celebration! Play Star Wars trivia for fun prizes. Costumes encouraged but not required.
*Please note: This event can get loud.

 

Finals Fun: May 11-15