It's the Finals Countdown! Spring 2025

Apr 28, 2025 8:00am to May 16, 2025 10:00pm
University Library - Various Locations

It's the Final's Countdown

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 April 28th 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 May 5th to May 16th.

  • The Library will be open from 7:00am to 3:00am, except for May 16th when we are open 7:00am to 10:00pm

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 May 5th. (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 starting April 30th.

Press Your Stress! Button-Making

press your stress

Need a creative break from finals? Come press your stress away with us! Design and draw your own custom pin-back button OR grab a ready-made finals-themed button to show off your survival skills

Wednesday, May 8th from 11am through 2pm

Thursday, May 9th from 1pm through 4pm

It’s quick, it’s fun, and it’s the perfect way to get some wearable motivation!

Drop by and get creative — you’ve got this!

Time to Hit Pause and PLAY!

Time to hit pause and play

Finals got you stressed? Escape reality (literally) in the Creative Maker Studio’s Virtual Reality/Gaming Room!

Play from our huge list of pre-loaded and pre-paid VR games! Bring your friends to watch the action on our giant display or come solo and dive into your own Steam library to play your favorite PC game on our high-end gaming computer.

It’s your space to escape, recharge, and crush stress before you crush your exams.

Book your spot now — because you’ve earned this!
Reserve the VR/Gaming Room

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 - April 29th through May 17th.

Graffiti Board

May 5th to the 17th 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!

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

Figure meditating

Animals and Nature

Live-streaming content of animals and nature!

dog

Arts and Entertainment

brushes, markers, paint palette

Find fun crafts and activities online!

Games

monopoly man

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

Movies and TV

popcorn

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

Campus Resources

CSUN campus with logo in the foreground

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: 04/30/2025