Find finals harmony during Week of Balance

April 21, 2023

You got this.

Don’t let your studies tip the scales! Join University Libraries for Week of Balance and find your center.

Your libraries are here to support you with crafts, words of encouragement and lo-fi coffee shop vibes.

Did we mention the miniature horses?

Stay balanced and finish strong!

Here’s the full Week of Balance schedule in the University Libraries.


Pet therapy

Tuesday, May 2

When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Who: Miniature therapy horses Lola and Taz
Where: In the Edible Campus garden behind Davis Library
Therapy horses brought by Stampede of Love
Presented in partnership with Edible Campus

Thursday, May 4

When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Who: Therapy dog Drew
Where: In the lobby of Davis Library

Friday, May 5

When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Who: Therapy dog Drew
Where: In the lobby of Davis Library


Take a break

Monday, May 1

Coffee break
When: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Lobby of Health Sciences Library

Monday, May 1

Coffee break
When: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Outside of Davis Library

Wednesday, May 3

Coffee break
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Sloane Art Library

Coffee break
When: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Health Science Library

Lemonade and Cookies
When: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Stone Center Library


Stress-busting in the libraries

Brain Break

Get out of your head — just for a minute. Create, play and move with arts, crafts and kinesthetic toys.
The following libraries will be equipped with origami paper, Play-Doh, friendship bracelet supplies, jigsaw puzzles, coloring pages and more:

  • Davis Library
  • Kenan Science Library
  • Music Library
  • Sloane Art Library
  • Stone Center Library
  • Undergraduate Library
  • Wilson Library
  • Health Sciences Library
  • SILS Library

Lo-Fi Lounge

Find your perfect study vibe: chill music, calming visuals and a spirit of solidarity.
Settle in at the following libraries for your moment of Zen:

  • Undergraduate Library
  • Wilson Library*
  • Health Sciences Library

*Only open from May 1-3. Closes at 1:30 p.m. on May 3.  

Words for Wellness

Find support on our wall of encouragement — and cheer on your classmates.
Get a morale boost or offer support at the following libraries:

  • Davis Library
  • Kenan Science Library
  • Music Library
  • Undergraduate Library
  • Health Sciences Library