EIU Booth Library

Finals Week activities planned

Posted on April 23rd, 2019

As the end of the spring semester nears, Booth Library staff members are planning many activities to help students focus, relax and succeed. Extended hours will be offered, and a variety of stress busters are planned.

The library will offer seven days of extended hours leading up to and during Finals Week this semester. Extended hours will be offered from April 24-30. The library will be open from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. April 24-25; from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 26; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 27; noon to 1 a.m. April 28; and 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. April 29-30.

While you’re at Booth, let your friends and families know how you’re preparing for final exams by sending them a “Don’t worry, I’m at Booth Library!” postcard. Students are encouraged to fill out and address a postcard, then place it in the mailbox. Your friends at Booth Library will mail it for you!

Many other activities will be offered to help students destress. On April 29-30, members of All Things Pawsitive will bring certified therapy dogs to greet students from 2-6 p.m. in the Library Quad. In case of inclement weather, they will be in the South Lobby.

The EIU Mindfulness Club will offer special sessions to help students alleviate stress, reduce anxiety and strengthen focus. These sessions will be offered in the library’s Edgar Room at 6 p.m. April 28 and two sessions, at 5 p.m. and at 5:30 p.m., on April 29-30.

Beginning April 26, mad-libs, coloring pages and Sudoku puzzles will be available to take and complete on your own. Students also are invited to help complete a larger jigsaw puzzle and coloring sheet. These will be set up on the main (third) floor.

At 6 p.m. April 29, free popcorn and lemonade will be served to students while supplies last.

All activities and refreshments are free.