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It's the Finals Countdown! Fall 2024

Dec 3, 2024 8:00am to Dec 17, 2024 10:00pm
University Library - Various Locations

Activities and resources at the CSUN University Library

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 PM 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!. Starting December 9th. (Supplies will vary and can run out.)

Take a Study Break at the "Stress-Less Station" Tables in the Library Lobby.

Take a moment for mindfulness with a rotation of enjoyable activities in the Library Lobby: Stress-Less Coloring, Mindful Origami, and Puzzles Drop in December 5th through December 8th.

"Press your Stress" Button-Making

  • Wednesday, December 11th from 11am - 2pm
  • Thursday, December 12th from 1pm - 4pm

Graffiti Board

12/9 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.
  • 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!

Arts and Entertainment

Find fun crafts and activities online!

Games

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

Movies and TV

Find a movie or TV show to watch while you unwind!

Campus Resources

You're not alone! CSUN has lots of campus resources to help support you through finals season.

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.

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Last Updated: 12/06/2024