Find strength and serenity during finals!

November 27, 2023

You got this.

Don’t let your studies stress you out! 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

Monday, December 4

Miniature therapy horses Kiwi and Peaches

When: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: In the Edible Campus garden behind Davis Library
Therapy horses brought by Stampede of Love
Presented in partnership with Edible Campus

Thursday, December 7

Therapy dog Drew

When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Davis Library

Medical therapy dog

When: 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Health Sciences Library

Friday, December 8

Therapy dog Pepperoni

When: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Davis Library

Tuesday, December 12

Therapy dog Drew

When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Davis Library

Therapy dog

When: Afternoon
Where: Kenan Science Library


Take a break

Tuesday, December 5

Coffee break
When: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Health Sciences Library

Thursday, December 7

Coffee break
When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Kenan Sciences Library

Coffee break
When: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Stone Center Library

Coffee break
When: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Health Sciences Library

Monday, December 11

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

Wednesday, December 13

Coffee break
When: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Health Sciences 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:

  • Stone Center Library
  • Undergraduate Library
  • Wilson Library
  • Health Sciences Library
  • Sloane Art Library

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
  • SILS Library
  • Stone Center Library