Feeling the finals pressure? You’re not alone. Fortunately, it’s just about time for the University Libraries’ Week of Balance — that end-of-semester extravaganza of events and activities designed to bring your stress levels down.
Will there be miniature therapy horses? Of course! Also dogs and cats, coffee breaks with snacks, yoga, crafting, games and more.
All events and activities are free, thanks in part to our co-sponsors and collaborators: Stampede of Love, the Student Library Advisory Board, Edible Campus UNC, Herban UNC, Student Wellness, ILSSA, The Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History, Carolina Women’s Center, Institute of African American Research and the Superhero Project.
Plus many of our spaces will have extended hours.
It’s our way of helping you make your sprint to the finish more of a calm stroll. Or at least a brisk walk.
Week of Balance Programs and Events
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5
12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Pet Therapy (dog Whiskey) | Health Sciences Library
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6
11 a.m. Reading Day Refuel (coffee) | Sloane Art Library
11 a.m. Coffee Break | Kenan Science Library
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Pet Therapy (dog Dallas) | Health Sciences Library
2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Cookies, Coffee, and Cocoa | Stone Center Library
2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Coffee Break | SILS Library
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Reading Day Refuel (coffee) | Music Library
10 p.m. – 12 a.m. Coffee Break | Undergraduate Library
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Pet Therapy (mini horses Kiwi and Lola) | Health Sciences Library
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Pet Therapy (dogs) and Cocoa | SILS Library
2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Finals Survival Table (DIY your own de-stress kit) | Davis Library
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Strung Out (knitting and snacks) | Undergraduate Library (Room 124)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9
9 p.m. Coffee and Cookie Break | Davis Library
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Pet Therapy (dogs Memphis and Dalton) | Health Sciences Library
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Pups and Cups (therapy dogs and coffee) | SILS Library
2 p.m. – 4 p.m. “Tea-stress” with Campus Grown Herbal Tea | Davis Library Portico (outside)
2 p.m. Bananas and Clementines | Health Sciences Library
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Yoga (all levels) | SILS Library
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Pet Therapy (cats Cadi and Vivo) | Health Sciences Library
2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Make a Flake: Pop-Up Snowflakes with Inspirational Messages (with pop-up book club) | SILS Library
3 p.m – 5 p.m. Cards, Cocoa, and Candy (Make handmade holiday cards for patients at the UNC Children’s Hospital) | Undergraduate Library
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12
11 a.m. Coffee Break | Kenan Science Library
12 p.m – 2 p.m. Button Making | Undergraduate Library
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Cookie Swap (Bring homemade cookies to share and trade) | SILS Library
2 p.m. Make Your Own Trail Mix | Health Sciences Library
Plus, you’ll find ongoing stress-busting opportunities at the following libraries:
- Davis Library – table of fun activities and de-stress aids
- Health Sciences Library – sleep kits, coloring and origami therapy, squishy stress relievers, card-making for patients at the UNC Children’s Hospital, relaxation room (comfy chairs, mats, foam rollers, nature sounds)
- Kenan Science Library – coloring therapy, board games, K’NEX, Legos, Play-Doh, knitting, crocheting
- Music Library – jigsaw puzzles, make a sleeveface selfie (take a selfie with album covers)
- Park Library – coloring and origami therapy, giant crossword puzzle, encouragement station, friendship bracelets
- School of Information and Library Science (SILS) Library – coloring therapy, Legos
- Sloane Art Library – coloring therapy
- Undergraduate Library – coloring and origami therapy, knitting, Lego contest (this year’s theme: Winter Wonderland)
