Fall 2022 Finals Week Stressbuster Schedule

We’re here to help you de-stress during finals week! Stop by our Camden, Newark, New Brunswick, and Health Sciences libraries for study breaks and enjoy our stressbuster activities, events, and snack giveaways (while supplies last)!

For our extended finals week hours, please visit libraries.rutgers.edu/hours or log on to your Rutgers Library Mobile app.

Camden

Robeson Library

• Woof Wednesday
  De-stress with therapy dogs from PAWS for People.
  December 14 (Wednesday), 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Free Snacks
  Refuel with snacks (while supplies last).
  December 16 (Friday), 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
  December 19 (Monday)–December 22 (Thursday), 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• Brain Break Station
  Give your brain a break with puzzles, LEGOs, and more (first floor).
  December 16 (Friday)
  December 19 (Monday)–December 22 (Thursday)
• Coloring Pages
  Color your stress away with coloring pages.
  December 16 (Friday), 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
  December 22 (Thursday), 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Craft Making
  Create your very own study buddy with our seasonal crafting kits.
  December 19 (Monday), 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Holiday Card Making
  Spread some holiday cheer and make a personalized card for your favorite study buddy.
  December 20 (Tuesday), 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Button Making
  Take a break from finals and make a button with your friends.
  December 21 (Wednesday), 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Health Sciences Libraries

RWJ Library (New Brunswick)

• Hot Cocoa and Cookies
  Stop by to relax and recharge with hot cocoa and cookies.
  December 14 (Wednesday), noon

Smith Library (Newark)

• Cookies, Cocoa, and Coffee
  Take a study break to refresh and relax.
  December 12 (Monday), 1:00 p.m.

Newark

Dana Library

• Doughnuts, Coffee, and Destress (part of Rutgers–Newark's Destress Fest)
• December 20 (Tuesday), 5:30–7:00 p.m.
• DIY Sculpture and Stained Glass Window Party (part of Rutgers–Newark's Destress Fest)
  December 21 (Wednesday), 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

New Brunswick Libraries

Alexander Library

• Pick up stressbuster grab n’ go snack bags.
  December 15 (Thursday)–December 16 (Friday)
  December 19 (Monday)–December 23 (Friday)
  Various times between noon–5:00 p.m.

Art Library

• Pick up stressbuster grab n’ go snack bags.
  December 15 (Thursday)–December 16 (Friday)
  December 19 (Monday)–December 23 (Friday)
  Various times between noon–5:00 p.m.

Carr Library

• Pick up stressbuster grab n’ go snack bags.
  December 15 (Thursday), 3:00–4:00 p.m.
  December 20 (Tuesday), 3:00–4:00 p.m.

Chang Library

• Take a study break and refuel for finals with delicious snacks.
  December 15 (Thursday), 11 a.m.

Douglass Library

• Join us for a Pop-up Concert
  December 14 (Wednesday), 1:30–2:15 p.m.
  Enjoy performances by Rutgers Mason Gross School of the Arts Chamber Music Ensembles in the Mabel Smith Douglass Room:
  • Beethoven's "Duo for Violin and Cello No. 1 WoO 27" (Allegro comodo) performed by Janai Vazquez-Diaz (violin) and Kira Harris (cello)
  • Beethoven's "String Quartet Op. 18, No. 1" (Allegro con brio) performed by Ana Constantine (violin), Elly Ha (violin), Anzhi Ji (viola), and Oliver Cole (cello)
  • Jan Bach's "Two-Bit Contraptions" performed by Pavana Karanth (flute) and William Sizemore (French horn)
  • Beethoven's "Duo for Clarinet and Bassoon No. 3 WoO 27" (Aria con Variazioni) performed by Haley Rogers (flute) and Brendan Kopevos (bassoon)
• Stop by for snacks and water bottles.
  December 15 (Thursday), noon–2:00 p.m.
  December 19 (Monday), 10:00 a.m.–noon
  December 21 (Wednesday), noon–2:00 p.m.
  December 22 (Thursday), 10:00 a.m.–noon

Library of Science and Medicine (LSM)

• Enjoy a snack break and games.
  December 15 (Thursday), 11 a.m.

Math and Physics Library

• Warm up with coffee, cocoa, or apple cider.
  December 15 (Thursday), 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
  December 16 (Friday), 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.