Albertsons Library is excited to introduce our inaugural scavenger hunt, with a chance to win Boise State University merchandise. Drop by the library on August 22 between noon and 4 p.m. to dive into the adventure and score some fantastic prizes. Complete five of the eight activities for a chance to be entered into a drawing for a gift bag from the Bronco Shop, packed with Boise State gear. Stay tuned for winner announcements on social media and check your email or text for notifications.
Activity list
Tie-dye on the quad
Come join Albertsons Library on the quad to tie-dye tote bags, bookmarks, or something you bring, and then head inside the building for your chance to win big participating in the Albertsons Library scavenger hunt.
Talk to Boise Public Library
Talk to representatives from Boise Public Library on the first floor of Albertsons Library about their yearly celebration of comics, artists, librarians and educators, the Boise Comic Arts Festival.
Chat with your librarian
On the first floor of Albertsons Library, find one of our Instruction Research Librarians, and let them know your intended major, or your favorite subject. They’ll then let you know who your dedicated library liaison for that area is. Next, start a chat from Albertsons Library’s homepage, and ask about databases for your subject.
Touch the first blue turf
Touch a piece of the original blue football turf in Special Collections and Archives on the second floor of Albertsons Library. Plus see photos of Boise State students throughout the decades.
Take a selfie with bronco wings
Find and take a selfie with the bronco wings on the fourth floor of Albertsons Library. Then show that selfie to the Albertsons Library Scavenger Hunt check-in table for us to mark off your card.
Complete a Libby search
Complete this task by visiting Albertsons Library’s A – Z Database page at this link. Use the search box to find Libby and access the database. Select Sign In With My Card to use your Boise State credentials to log in. Open the filter on the top left of your screen and scroll to Format. Select Audiobooks and show titles. What is the title of the audiobook by author Emily Ruskovich?
Sign up for your free New York Times subscription
Get your news and stay ‘in the know’ by signing up for The New York Times All Access for FREE! Complete this task by visiting Albertsons Library’s guide at this link. Follow the steps to Create Your Account. After you have completed your signup, return to the New York Times main page at this link, login, and search ‘Breakfast Burrito”. Find the article titled Four Dinners and a Breakfast by Emily Weinstein. What is the name of the 3rd recipe in the article?
Enroll for free in the MakerLab’s Canvas course
Get ready to make to your heart’s content using 3D printers, laser cutting, and sewing machines. Complete this task by clicking this link to Albertsons Library’s MakerLab Canvas course and enrolling for free.