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Dads go to the green at Alden Library

Aiden Ryan
November 11, 2025

On Saturday, Nov. 1, Alden Library hosted its annual Alden Open, an event celebrating Dads Weekend with three floors of mini golf fun. The event was open to students, families and the OHIO community, free of charge. 

Alden Open was a great opportunity for students to connect with the OHIO spirit, their families and learn more about the physical spaces available at Alden Library.

Take a look at some exciting moments from the weekend. If you missed Alden Open, do not worry! Check out the for more information about upcoming events. 

Sophomore Addison Barry putts a red golf ball with a blue putter while her father Sean watches at the Alden Open event
(From right) Addison Barry, a sophomore studying microbiology and her dad, Sean Barry, test their mini golf skills on the fourth floor of Alden Library. 
A man stands with one hand on his hip, attempting a one-handed golf putt in front of amused onlookers
(From left) Jon Frank, Abigail Cornell, a junior studying aviation flight, and Bryan Cornell play a game of mini golf at the Alden Open event on the fourth-floor course.
Freshman Sarah Shea lines up a shot on the 11th hole of Alden Open while her sister Hallie and father Thomas watch
(From right) Hallie Shea, a senior studying sociology, pre-law and political science, Sarah Shea, a freshman studying hearing, speech and language sciences, and their dad, Thomas Shea, putt on the 11th hole on the third floor of Alden Library. 
Father Chris Hansen lines up his mini golf shot on the 5th floor while his daughter, Senior Acadia Hansen, watches
(From right) Acadia Hansen, a senior studying English, and Chris Hansen play a round of mini golf on the fifth floor of Alden Library. 

 

Photos by Presley Chen / ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ Libraries