Activities and resources at the CSUN University Library from December 3 through December 17, 2024
Don’t let Finals stress get you down. Whether you need a good place to study, help with research, or even a little break, CSUN University Library is here for you.
From December 3rd through Finals Week, the Library will host a variety of activities to support your studies and your well-being.
Extended Hours
The Library will be open for longer hours starting December 7th December 17.
- Saturday 12/7 – 12 AM until 10 PM
- Sunday 12/8 through Monday 12/16 – 7 AM until 3 AM
- Tuesday 12/17 – 7 AM until 10 PM
You can always find the most up-to-date building hours on the Library website. If you need research help, you can talk to a Librarian online 24/7!
Stress-Less Activities at the Library
Build Your Own Finals Survival Kit (Main floor lobby)
Go into finals week feeling prepared by creating your own Finals Survival kit: stickers, snacks, highlighters, and more!
(Exact Dates/Times TBD. Supplies are will vary and can run out.)
De-Stress at the “Stress-Less Station” Tables in the Library Lobby.
- Stress-Less Coloring
- Button-Making with Creative Maker Studio: CMS will facilitate button-making; “press your stress” into a fun accessory!
- Mindful Origami
- Puzzle Station
(Exact Dates/Times TBD. Supplies are will vary and can run out.)
Graffiti Board
12/4 through 12/18 on the Main Floor of the Learning Commons. The good, the bad, and the in-between – tell us how finals are going on our graffiti board!
Check-out Board Games
Take a break and play one of your favorite board games or puzzles. Board games can be checked out at the Guest Services Desk in the lobby – 12/4 through 12/18
Relaxing Videos on the Media Wall
Stop by the ASRS Viewing Room, Main Floor, East Wing and catch some of our fun, cute, and relaxing videos.
Good to Know
- Ask questions and get research help at the Reference Desk – Main Floor, Learning Commons.
- For more research assistance from the Library, check out our online tutorials and subject guides or get in touch with a subject specialist,or talk to a Librarian online 24/7.
- Get writing support at the Learning Resource Center – 3rd Floor, East Wing
- Individual and group study rooms can be reserved on LibCal
- protip: Try to book a day or two ahead! Same-day reservations are okay but study rooms can fill up fast.
- Check out chargers, laptops, graphing calculators, and other devices from the Library Technology Services (LTS) desk – Main Floor, Learning Commons.
- Use editing software and get multimedia support at the Creative Maker Studio – Main Floor, West Wing
- Find a quiet place to focus and individual study spaces – 4th Floor and “The Quiet Study Lounge,” 4th Floor, East Wing
Resources for well-being and destressing
Mindfulness
Animals and Nature
Live-streaming content of animals and nature!
- Animal Live-Streams
- Virtual Nature Tours
Arts and Entertainment
Find fun crafts and activities online!
- Fun Online Activities
- Virtual Museum Exhibits
Games
Play a game, build a puzzle, or attempt to solve a virtual escape room!
- Virtual Games
- Virtual Puzzles
- Virtual Escape Rooms
Movies and TV
Find a movie or TV show to watch while you unwind!
- CSUN University Library Streaming Video
- Kanopy
- Kanopy Criterion Collection
- Swank Digital Campus
- Swank (in OneSearch)
This link will show you all titles in Swank available at CSUN, easily accessible using OneSearch. Click the “Online Access” link under the title to find a link for “Swank Motion Pictures, Inc” to be directed to the video!
- Check out this guide for streaming video through CSUN Library
Campus Resources
You’re not alone! CSUN has lots of campus resources to help support you through finals season.
- University Counseling Services
- Klotz Student Health Center
- Food Pantry
- Children’s Center
- Pride Center
- Disability Resources and Educational Services
- NCOD: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
- Women’s Research and Resource Center
- Veterans Resource Center
- International and Exchange Student Center
- Learning Resource Center
