Library Staff Association - MIT Libraries: Cookiefest

2025 Cookiefest Information

Location:
Bush Room 

Date:
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025

Time:
1:30 - 3:00 PM

Event Description: 

Cookiefest is an annual celebration held in mid-December for and by Library Staff to celebrate and trade tasty treats. 

It is similar to a cookie swap, but no baking is required to attend (though highly encouraged)!
 

Event details: 

• The event date is usually announced in early November with a call for bakers/volunteers at the end of November or early December. 
• It is usually held in the Bush room (10-105), but has also been held in the Pappalardo room (4-349). 
• Event is open to all library staff including temporary, term, and student employees. This event is not open to MIT Press, other DLCs, or friends/family. 
   

Info for Bakers: 

• Bakers may chose any cookie or cookie-adjacent recipe to make. Suggested amount for bakers is about 2 dozen. In addition to many types of cookies, we've seen all kinds of bars, tray bake treats, and even homemade marshmallows. 
• Platters and food labels with the baker's name, treat name, and any relevant allergen information that has been shared are provided, but participants may also bring their own.
• It doesn't have to be complicated! Feel free to show off your baking skills, but everyone also loves a classic. Don't stress trying to impress. 
   

Get Involved: 

Please reach out to the Library Staff Association Planners (lsa-planners@mit.edu) if you'd like to be involved in planning, setup, cleanup or other events in general.