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Finals Countdown Week is here!

Take a break at the Library, Friday, December 2 - Friday, December 9!

The Library’s Finals Countdown activities can help you relax, de-stress, and power through your exams and papers. This semester, we’ve got fun new activities as well as old favorites. Take a short break to refresh and reset!

Finals Countdown Week is here! Take a break at the Library, Friday, December 2 - Friday, December 9!

The Library’s Finals Countdown activities can help you relax, de-stress, and power through your exams and papers. This semester, we’ve got fun new activities as well as old favorites. Take a short break to refresh and reset!

Finals Countdown Week, Fall 2016 Schedule:

Therapy Dogs
At some point during Finals Countdown, two therapy dogs will be visiting the Library! Be sure to check in during the week to see if Otis and Cinder are here!
When: Mystery time during Finals Countdown Week (Dec 5-9)
Where: Library, first floor

Library Yoga
Stretch, de-stress, and breathe at three yoga session!
When
:

  • Monday, December 5, 12pm (Yoga for Absolute Beginners)
  • Tuesday, December 6, 1:00pm-2:00pm (with Shaka McGlotten)
  • Friday. December 9, 1:00pm-2:00pm (with Mallory from Hillel)

Where: Library, Second Floor Reading Room

Teatime with Live Music
Refresh yourself with a variety of hot and iced teas! Enjoy free decaf or caffeinated options for relaxation or concentration. Featuring live music by Alex Hamburger and Andrew Latona.
When
: Wednesday, December 7, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Where: 2012 Lounge

Make Your Own Button
Design and press your own badges using recycled book covers and your own creativity!
When: Thursday, December 8, 3:00pm-5:00pm and Friday, December 9, 11:00am-1:00pm
Where: In front of the Reference Desk

Cheese Tasting
Snack and explore a selection of delightful cheeses. Co-sponsored by the Purchase Cheese Club!
When: Thursday, December 8, 5:00pm-6:30pm
Where: 2012 Lounge

Coloring Books
Take a break from studying to color! We will provide crayons, colored pencils, and coloring books. Snap a picture of your creations and tag us on Instagram! [@sunypurchaselib]
When: All Week, December 2 - 9
Where: First floor, near the Special Collections & Archives spiral staircase

Board Games
Relax with friends and play Scrabble, Life, Uno, Chutes & Ladders, Boggle, and other classic games. When: All Week, December 2 - 9
Where: 2012 Lounge

Send a Postcard
Send a postcard to your friends and family to remind them of how hard you’re working and studying during Finals Countdown! You provide the message and the Library will provide the postage and mail it for you.
When: All Week, December 2-9