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Cowles Library Scavenger Hunt: Gotta Find 'Em All!

Welcome to the ultimate Cowles Library adventure! This self-directed scavenger hunt is your chance to explore the library, meet the staff, and unlock hidden treasures.

Each checkpoint is marked with a QR code that reveals more about a unique part of the library, from vinyl records to archives to late-night study spaces. Your mission: take a selfie at each location, (share with #CatchCowles @CowlesLib if you’d like!), and visit the Information Desk to collect your unique sticker for that checkpoint.

How to play:

  1. Find a checkpoint. There are six in total.
  2. Scan the QR codes to unlock information.
  3. Take a selfie at each location. If you’d like, post it on social media using #CatchCowles @CowlesLib to share the fun!
  4. Bring your selfie to the Information Desk to collect a different sticker for each location. 

Complete all six locations to be entered into a drawing for a gift card to a local Dogtown bookshop!

Whether you're a first-year student or a campus pro, this is a fun way to learn what Cowles has to offer and maybe even catch 'em all! #CatchCowles @CowlesLib