It's the Finals Countdown

Nov 16, 2023 7:45am to Dec 18, 2023 9:45pm
University Library - Various Locations

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 November 16 through Finals Week, the Library will host a variety of activities to support your studies and your well-being.

New Events!

• Goat Therapy Kick-Off De-Stresser -- Thursday, 11/16, 11am through 1pm on Sierra Quad North Lawn
• Hybrid Workshops for Stress Reduction, Study Skills, and Research Support -Wednesday 11/29 from 12:15 through 2pm, in-person at the Library and online via Zoom. Refreshments will be served in-person.
  • Location: 
    • UL251 (2nd Floor, East Wing inside the TCC/M&M)
    • Zoom information for both sessions:
      https://csun.zoom.us/j/83803405577?pwd=U0taQVk4d3FuYWVtMkpvUVo4YnRVQT09
      Meeting ID: 838 0340 5577
      Passcode: 545027
  • Workshop details:
    • Come in-person and grab a snack starting at 12:15pm
    • 12:30 to 1pm - "Find Your Focus" Workshop presented by University Counseling Services.
    • 1pm to 2pm - Last Minute Research Clinic with Librarian Brianna Limas.

Stress-less Activities at the Library

Build Your Own Finals Survival Kit (Main floor lobby) Wednesday 11/29 through Monday, 12/11

Go into finals week feeling prepared by creating your own Finals Survival kit: stickers, snacks, pencils, and more!

• Wednesday 11/29, 11am to 12pm
• Friday 12/1, 3pm to 6pm
• Monday 12/4, 10am to 3pm
• Tuesday 12/5, 11am to 5pm
• Wednesday 12/6, 1pm to 4pm
• Thursday 12/7, 2pm to 7pm
• Friday 12/8, 10am to 3pm
• Monday 12/11, all day while supplies last!

Graffiti Board

11/27 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

Board Games available at Guest Services

Take a break and play one of your favorite board games. Board games can be checked out at the Guest Services Desk in the lobby - 11/20 through 12/18

Board Game and Tabletop Club: Finals DeStress Game Jam

CSUN Board Game and Tabletop Club (visit on Instagram) members will be hosting board game study breaks in the ASRS Viewing Room. Stop by for a short game or spend a little more time to play a longer game as well!

• DATES TBD

VR Gaming

Need a more immersive escape? Bring your friends to the Creative Maker Space and take a turn in the VR room!

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

• Freudian Sip & café tables with chargers – Main Floor, Lobby
• Ask questions and get research help at the Reference Desk – Main Floor, Learning Commons.
• Check out course materials from Course Reserves – Guest Services desk, Main Floor, Lobby (directly across Freudian Sip)
• Individual and group study rooms can be reserved on LibCal. 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
• Get writing support at the Learning Resource Center – 3^rd Floor, East Wing
• A variety of seating options on every floor, with two different noise policies depending on location: collaborative study or quiet study
• Find a quiet place to focus and individual study spaces – 4^th Floor and "The Quiet Study Lounge," 4^th Floor, East Wing
• For more research assistance from the Library, check out our online tutorials and subject guides or get in touch with a subject specialist.

Here to Help

Have a question? Ask a Librarian.

Virtual Programming

Health and Wellness

Restless at home? Stay active, refresh, re-center, or relax!

• Guided Meditations & Yoga
  • CSUN Oasis Wellness Center Classes
  • UCLA Guided Meditations
  • Omega Institute for Holistic Studies
  • Yoga With Adriene
• Fitness Videos & Classes
  • CSUN Student Recreation Center Virtual Exercise Classes
  • Workout Videos by Fitness Blender
  • Dance Party Workouts by MadFit
• Relaxing Sounds & Visuals
  • RainyMood.com
  • Soothing Sounds Playlist
  • ASMR Playlist
  • Splendor of Color Kaleidoscope Video
• Free Mindfulness Apps
  • UCLA Mindful App
  • Headspace (free for LA County residents)
  • Mindfulness Coach
  • Healthy Minds Program App

Animals and Nature

Live webcams of animals and nature!

• Animal Live Webcams
  • Explore.org Live Cams
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
  • San Diego Zoo
  • Kitten Academy Live Stream
• Virtual Nature Tours
  • National Park Service Virtual Tours
  • Google Arts & Culture: Places
    • Yosemite National Park
    • Grand Canyon National Park
    • Yellowstone National Park

Arts and Entertainment

Find fun crafts and activities online!

• Fun Online Activities
  • Google Arts & Culture: Virtual Coloring Book
  • #ColorOurCollections
  • Adult Coloring Pages
  • Origami Guidebooks
  • Pop Virtual Bubble Wrap
  • Sing King Free Karaoke Tracks
• Virtual Museum Exhibits
  • Google Arts & Culture: Museum Tours
  • The Broad Museum
  • The Frida Kahlo Museum
  • Vatican Museum
  • NASA Space Station
  • The Museum of Science, Boston
  • Eight Online Exhibits to See Right Now on African American History, Racism and Protest

Games

Play a game, build a puzzle, or attempt to solve a virtual escape room!

• Virtual Games
  • CrazyGames
  • Tetris
  • Sudoku
• Virtual Puzzles
  • University Library Custom Puzzle: The University Library 
  • University Library Custom Puzzle: A Campus Squirrel
• Virtual Escape Rooms
  • Romeo and Juliet Escape Room
  • Hogwarts Digital Escape Room
  • Minecraft Escape Room
  • Oregon Trail Escape to Willamette Valley

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

Not finding what you want to watch at the Library? Watch free movies and TV shows with one of these ad-supported streaming services!

• Other Streaming Services
  • Tubi TV
  • Peacock
  • YouTube
  • Crunchyroll

Campus Resources

Feeling stressed? 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

Assistive Services

Requests for accommodation services (e.g. sign language interpreters or transcribers) must be made at least five (5) business days in advance. Please email library.event@csun.edu in advance of the event.