Week of Balance

April 24, 2024

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

Tuesday, April 30

When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Who: Therapy Dog Drew
Where: Lobby of Davis Library

Wednesday, May 1

When: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Who: Therapy dog Marvin
Where: In the lobby of Wilson Special Collections Library
Presented in partnership with student organization Paws for a Cause at Carolina

Thursday, May 2

When: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Who: Miniature therapy horses Lola and Taz
Where: Edible Campus Gardens behind Davis Library
Therapy horses brought by Stampede of Love
Presented in partnership with Edible Campus

Friday, May 3

When: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Who: Therapy dog Pepperoni
Where: In the lobby of Davis Library

Tuesday, May 7

When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Who: Therapy Dog Drew
Where: Lobby of Davis Library

Take a break

Thursday, May 2

Coffee break
When: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Davis 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

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
  • SILS Library
  • Stone Center Library
  • Music Library
  • Undergraduate Library
  • Health Sciences Library