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De-Stress at Stanford Libraries 2025

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Event Details:

DIY calming jars • Dog petting • Cool treats • Succulents • And more!

Stop by the Stanford libraries for some self-care leading up to, and during finals week. De-stress with fun activities, yummy snacks, and more!

Green Library | Wednesday, June 4th | 12:00 - 2:00 PM
De-stressing activities at Green will include DIY calming jars, plant-and-take succulents, dog petting, and specialty popsicles. A variety of table activities including games, puzzles, and more will be available outside of Green Library, on the patio nearest Coupa Café throughout the event. Puzzles and coloring books will be available inside Green Library throughout finals week as well!

Green Library has recently extended its late-night study hours to an all-night schedule, 5 nights a week. See Green Library's open hours during finals week.

Robin Li and Melissa Ma Science Library | Wednesday, May 28th | 1:00 - 4:00 PM
The Science Library will be hosting fun activities such as making clay figurines, coloring, games, origami, rock painting, and more at the SAPP Center 3rd Floor, Room 315.

Branner Earth Sciences Library | Monday, June 2nd | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Take a moment to relax while painting a rock or just stop by the Branner Earth Sciences Library for free coffee, tea, and snacks. We'll have festive coloring pages too! Help us reduce waste, bring a covered mug! 

Terman Engineering Library | Wednesday, June 4th | 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Stop by the SEQ quad (Y2E2 Courtyard) to take a break, and pet a dog  Dog and owner teams from Pet Partners will be providing relaxation and stress relief.

Bowes Art & Architecture Library | Wednesday, June 4th – Friday, June 6
Crave some creativity? Stop by Bowes Art & Architecture Library for puzzles, origami, and coloring books. Available during library hours.

East Asia Library | Thursday, June 5th | 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Take a break to play a game at the East Asia Library! Mahjong, Go, Legos, card games, and more will be available from 12:00 - 2:00 PM in Room 224.

Hoover Institution Library & Archives | Thursday, June 5th | 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Let stress sail away! Take a break while watercolor painting and learn about the late artist and member of the Navy's 78th construction battalion Natale Bellantoni, whose exhibition is currently on display in Hoover Tower. All supplies provided!

Visit library.stanford.edu/hours to see hours for all libraries.