The Library Shop SD’s popular program has kicked off this July at all 37 San Diego Public Library locations.

“Where’s Odi,” the month-long scavenger hunt, asks San Diegans to find a miniature “Odi the Coyote” figure at all library branches for the chance to win a raffle prize.

According to their press release, the program’s goal is for families to explore their neighborhood’s library and learn more about the programs and services they offer.

If you wish to participate, all you have to do is:

  1. Pick up an official “Where’s Odi” passport at any San Diego Public Library.
  2. Find Odi at each of the 37 local library branches. Once you do, tell a librarian, they’ll stamp your passport and give you a button. Each branch has a designated button.
  3. Turn in your stamped passport to any library or the Library Shop SD at the Central Library by July 31st.

All passports turned in can enter the raffle with the same chance of winning, no matter how many “Odis” you find.

Raffle winners will receive Library Shop SD’s gift cards. For more information, click here.

Last year, more than 150 participants visited all 37 libraries, with nearly 3,000 people participating overall and over 12,000 buttons were given out, according to their press release.

The library adoped “Odi” as the new mascot in 2022, and replaced the previous “Where’s Waldo?” program. “Odi” stands for “opportunity, discovery and inspiration,” officials said.

The program organizers say this year’s scavenger hunt is especially important as they hope to bring appreciation to public libraries and their workers, after library hours have been reduced due to the city’s budget deficit.