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This information pertains to the libraries at University Park. For information on other campus libraries, visit the Campus College Libraries page.
Need a cup of coffee, a bagel, or a bowl of soup? MacKinnon's Cafe is located inside the West Pattee entrance to the library.
Regular Hours:
Summer Hours: Monday through Friday — 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
During breaks and holidays, these hours may change! Call 814-865-9380 to check.
Food is not permitted in the University Libraries except in designated areas. Library patrons should dispose of all food containers and trash in the appropriate receptacles or recycling bins.
Beverages in securely covered containers are permitted in the University Libraries unless otherwise indicated by “No beverages in this area” signs. Library patrons should dispose of all beverage containers and contents in the appropriate receptacles or recycling bins. No uncovered beverage containers are permitted in the Libraries.
Please see the Code of Conduct for policies regarding food and beverages in the Libraries.

There are vending machines for drinks and snacks outside of the Maps Library in the basement of Central Pattee. They can be reached by the staircase near the Central entrance or from the B stacks.
Additionally, there are vending machines in these nearby buildings:
Zoller
Waring Commons
Willard
While in Pattee-Paterno Library, visit MacKinnon's Cafe, located near the West entrance.
Food Services are also available nearby:
For more assistance, please visit any welcome desk. Welcome desks are located at the East entrance (Curtin Avenue), the Central entrance (from the Mall), the Knowledge Commons (first floor, west Pattee Library), and the West entrance (basement, West Pattee Library)
Complete information about food services at Penn State, including campus restaurants.