It's the Finals Countdown
May 7, 2024 7:00pm to May 17, 2024 9:45pm
University Library - Various Locations
Don’t let finals stress get you down! Whether you need a quiet place to study, help with research, or even a little break, CSUN University Library is here for you.
From May 7 through Finals Week, the Library will host a variety of activities to support your studies and your well-being.
EXTENDED HOURS! May 07, 2024 - May 16: 7:00am to 2:45am; May 17: 7am to 9:45pm
- Build Your Own Finals Survival Kit (see schedule below): Go into finals week feeling prepared by creating your own Finals Survival kit: stickers, snacks, pencils, and more!
- Mindful Origami: Folding papers and instructions will be provided; interrupt the overwhelm with this calming craft (May 8 & 9)
- Graffiti Board: Main Floor of the Learning Commons. The good, the bad, and the in-between – tell us how finals are going on our graffiti board!
- Stress-Less Coloring: During Library Open Hours Wednesday May 8 through Friday May 17
Scheduled Activities in the Library Lobby
Tuesday May 7
- Press your STRESS - Button making 1:00pm to 4:00pm courtesy of the CMS
- Goat Therapy 4:30 to 6:30 on the Bayramian Lawn (West of the Library Building). Come meet Doc an Gizmo and destress!
Wednesday May 8
- Origami - 10:00am to 1:00pm
- Build your own Finals Survival Kit 1:00pm to 6:00pm
- Press your STRESS - Button making 2:00pm to 5:00pm courtesy of the CMS
Thursday May 9
- Origami - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
- Build your own Finals Survival Kit 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Friday May 10
- Build your own Finals Survival Kit 9:00am to 3:00pm
- Mother's Day Card-Making Station
Saturday May 11-12
- Mother's Day Card-Making Station
Monday May 13
- Build your own Finals Survival Kit 9:00am to 3:00pm
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
- Study Tables with Chargers: Freudian Sip & Learning Commons, Main Floor; Quiet Study Lounge, 4th Floor East Wing
- 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, 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 – 3rd 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 – 4th Floor and The Quiet Study Lounge, 4th 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
- Fitness Videos & Classes
- Relaxing Sounds & Visuals
- 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!
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!
Movies and TV
Find a movie or TV show to watch while you unwind!
- CSUN University Library Streaming Video
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
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