OCC Learning Commons

06/01/2026

We’ve got double the displays this June! 🌈📚 Celebrate Pride Month with a collection of stories that highlight LGBTQ+ voices, identities, and experiences across genres and generations. Explore our Juneteenth display featuring books that honor Black history, resilience, and the ongoing journey toward freedom and equity.

05/28/2026

⚠️ Early Closure Alert 📚
We’re closing at 12:00 p.m. today due to a scheduled campus wide power outage. On the bright side, it’s a great excuse to unplug and get lost in a good book—stop in and grab one before we close!

⚠️ Due to a planned power outage, Olney Central College will close at 12 p.m. today. The campus will reopen at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, May 29.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We are grateful for their courage, dedication and service.

05/18/2026

🌞 Summer Hours Start Today! 🌞
We’re officially switching to our summer schedule beginning today!
🕒 New hours: 7:30am - 4pm Monday through Friday
Stop by and see us—we’re here to help all summer long!

05/15/2026

🎓 Congratulations to our student worker, Genesis Cadwell, on your graduation with the Class of 2026! 🎓✨
It has been a pleasure having you as part of our team, and we are grateful for the dedication and positivity you brought to the Learning Commons. We are incredibly proud of all your hard work and accomplishments, and can’t wait to see what you do next!

05/14/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Our Grad Fest Prize Basket Winner! 🎉
We’re excited to announce that Lauren Stover is the lucky winner of our Grad Fest Prize Basket at OCC! 🧺✨
Thank you to everyone who participated in Grad Fest—we loved celebrating this exciting milestone with all of you. Lauren, we hope you enjoy your well-deserved goodies as you mark this special achievement! 🎓

05/13/2026

Commencement is almost here. 🎓
Olney Central College will celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026 during our 62nd Commencement Ceremony at 7 p.m. on May 15, awarding more than 200 degrees and certificates.
Can’t attend in person? Watch the ceremony live: https://youtube.com/live/CJTWOlG59Zw?feature=share

05/12/2026

After settling into a study room, be sure to plan a break! 📚
We have puzzles, games, and coloring pages available to help you relax, reset, and get back to studying refreshed. Finals week is a marathon—pace yourself. 💛

05/11/2026

Finals week is a lot—but finding a place to study doesn’t have to be.
The OCC Learning Commons has study rooms available first‑come, first‑served, with no reservations needed.
Just stop by, find an open room, and settle in 📚
You’ve got this! 💙

05/07/2026

Day 2 of Grad Fest is happening now in the OCC Learning Commons! Pick up your cap and gown, grab some snacks, and take pictures! 🎉