Thursday May 1 - Reading Day Relief & Crafternoon! Snacks, Bubbles, Bracelets, Buttons, Board Games with BABT & more.

Check out these Reading Day Relief and final exams period stress reducers at the library!  We are offering a variety of fun study break and crafty activities on Thursday, May 1 - please drop in to as many as you can. You'll also find stress relievers in the library's lobby throughout exams period to use whenever you need to relax and recharge. Take care of yourselves, Falcons!

READING DAY RELIEF ACTIVITIES: THURSDAY, MAY 1

SNACK BREAK
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the lobby 
Coffee, tea, lemonade, and snacks to give you a boost.

BUBBLE TIME
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. outside (Smith Quad) 
Blow off some stress with bubble wands of all shapes and sizes.

CRAFTERNOON 12:30 - 2:30pm 

• MAKE BUTTONS & BRACELETS 
  12:30- 2:30 p.m. in room 101 
  It's a double-shot of stress relief! Use the library button maker to craft some flair using our pre-printed templates or design your own creation. We'll also have piles of beads and baubles you can use to make a bracelet to keep or gift to a friend.
• CROCHET YOUR WAY TO CALM
  12:30 – 2:30 p.m. in the art gallery atrium  
  Pull up a comfy chair to learn crochet basics and make a lanyard or wristlet keychain. Already a crochet enthusiast? Bring your own project to work on and/or share your skills and enthusiasm with others.
• CREATE YOUR OWN BOOKMARKS
  12:30 – 2:30 p.m. in the art gallery atrium  
  Craft your own bookmarks to slip into all the fun books you plan to read this summer! We’ll have plenty of premade bookmark templates, blank bookmarks, stencils, colored pencils, markers, and tassels on hand.

BOARD GAMES WITH BABT (Bentley Association of Board and Tabletop Games)
3:00–7:00 p.m. in room 101
In this Reading Day Relief partnership, BABT is providing a variety of popular and classic games for all to enjoy. Come alone or bring friends—either way, you’re sure to have a great time playing an old favorite or learning a new game with the help of BABT members. Games include Uno, Unstable Unicorns, Catan, Coup, Clue, Monopoly, and more! Light snacks will be provided.
 

FINAL EXAMS STRESS REDUCERS: MAY 1 – 8

We’re providing opportunities and activities that will help reduce stress, stimulate creativity, and boost your mood all throughout exam period. Take a break from your computer screen and head to the lobby to explore:

DIY BOOKMARKS: Check out the coffee tables in front of the gallery for all the materials needed to make your own bookmarks. We’ll have plenty of bookmark templates, colored pencils, and tassels on hand for you to get crafty. 

GAMES TABLE: We’ve noticed how popular the library chess board is, and we’re adding Scrabble and Checkers into the mix for exams period. Grab a friend or two for a board game study break.

COMMUNITY JIGSAW PUZZLE: Whether you add one piece or many, pitch in to help us complete the latest puzzle.

WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT WHITEBOARD: Post your positive messages to help your fellow Falcons through finals.

As you wrap up your final papers, projects, and assignments don’t forget that library staff are here to help. There is no question too big or too small - let us know if you need a hand.