Programs

To take part in the Summer Reading Stampede, you'll complete five challenges across various themes relating to libraries and library communities and document these challenges on our Summer Reading Stampede challenge board. The challenge is open to students, faculty, and staff.

Get ready to sleuth your way through the stacks! UB Searching is a free scavenger hunt that puts your library know-how to the test. Compete solo or in teams of up to four for a chance to win gift cards. New challenges drop weekly.

The UB Libraries’ Journey of Discovery Undergraduate Research Contest celebrates the unexpected twists and turns of student research. If you’ve completed a project that made meaningful use of library resources such as books, archives, spaces, or librarians, you could be recognized for your work. Submissions for the next contest open in January 2026, so start thinking about your journey now.

Each March, UB Libraries hosts March Swagness, a fun and interactive competition where students vote for their favorites to win library swag. Whether it’s a contest featuring swag items, study spaces or something new, one winner always comes out on top. Students can participate online or in person for a chance to win the featured prize.