Benner Library 50th Homecoming Celebration

Silent Auction

Bid on unique baskets, campus memorabilia and local treasures in support of Benner Library initiatives. Items will be displayed on the main floor and online bidding will be available.
Runs Wednesday, October 15 – Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2 pm

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Escape Room: “Trapped in Time: Escape Benner 1975”

Gather your friends or family and test your problem-solving skills in our specially designed escape room. Work as a team to solve puzzles, uncover clues and “escape” before time runs out.
Thursday, October 16 – Saturday, October 18

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Kick-Off Celebration

Start the festivities with our official 50th Anniversary Kick-Off! Enjoy refreshments, brief remarks and a chance to connect with fellow alumni and friends as we launch the weekend.
Friday, October 17, 2025, from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

University Archives Open House

Reconnect with classmates and fellow alumni! Enjoy light refreshments, share your stories and explore the Archives Viewing Room. Current students, friends and families are also welcome to stop by and take a guided tour of the Archives.
Friday, October 17, 2025, from 12:00-3:30 pm

Library Open House

Take a self-guided or staff-led tour of Benner Library. Discover new spaces, updated services and ongoing projects that keep the library at the heart of campus life.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10 am – 4 pm

Library Employee Reunion

Reconnect with past and present library staff at this special reunion. Celebrate the people who have made Benner Library a cornerstone of learning, support, and service over the past 50 years.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10 am-1 pm

Music Bingo

A campus favorite! Play bingo with a musical twist—listen to song snippets, mark your cards, and compete for prizes while enjoying a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, rounds at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm

Homecoming Book Sale

Browse a wide selection of gently used books, media and more at bargain prices. The Homecoming Book Sale is a perfect opportunity to find a new favorite read while supporting the library’s programs and services.
Runs throughout Homecoming while the library is open.

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Library Art Show | The Story of Olivet’s Libraries: A Legacy of Scholarship and Service Tracing Our History Since Relocating to Bourbonnais

This exhibit highlights the evolution of Olivet Nazarene University’s libraries since the University’s relocation to Bourbonnais.
Available throughout Homecoming while the library is open.

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For more details or updates, visit our Homecoming Events page.

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