Spring 2023 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

• Therapy Dogs
  De-stress with therapy dogs from PAWS for People.
  May 1 (Monday), 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Mini-flowerpot Decorating
  Bring your imagination, we’ll provide the mini-flowerpot and seed packets!
  May 4 (Thursday), 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Coloring Pages
  Color your stress away with coloring pages.
  May 5 (Friday), 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Zen Garden Workshop and Prize Wheelapalooza
  Join the Library Student Advisory Board in making mini Zen gardens!
  May 8 (Monday), 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Scratch Kit Crafts
  Unleash your inner artist and make one-of-a-kind designs with our scratch kits.
  May 9 (Tuesday), 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Button Making
  Use our button maker to make the perfect pin to wear to your last final.
  May 10 (Wednesday), 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Health Sciences Libraries

RWJ Library (New Brunswick)

• Coffee and Cookies
  March 23 (Thursday), 2:00–5:00 p.m.

Smith Library (Newark)

Newark

Dana Library

• Rutgers–Newark DeStress Fest
• May 1–10

New Brunswick Libraries

Alexander Library

• Stressbuster Grab n’ Go Snack Bags
  May 2 (Tuesday), various times between noon–5:00 p.m. in the lobby
  May 3 (Wednesday), various times between noon–5:00 p.m. in the lobby
  May 4 (Thursday), various times between noon–5:00 p.m. in the lobby
  May 5 (Friday), various times between noon–5:00 p.m. in the lobby
  May 8 (Monday), various times between noon–5:00 p.m. in the lobby
  May 9 (Tuesday), various times between noon–5:00 p.m. in the lobby
  May 10 (Wednesday), various times between noon–5:00 p.m. in the lobby
• Pet Therapy
  Relax with therapy dogs from Rutgers Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Club.
  May 2 (Tuesday), noon–3:00 p.m.
• Coffee and Snacks
  May 8 (Monday), 6:00–7:00 p.m., Pane Room

Art Library

• Stressbuster Grab n’ Go Snack Bags
  May 2 (Tuesday), various times between noon–5:00 p.m.
  May 3 (Wednesday), various times between noon–5:00 p.m.
  May 4 (Thursday), various times between noon–5:00 p.m.
  May 5 (Friday), various times between noon–5:00 p.m.
  May 8 (Monday), various times between noon–5:00 p.m.
  May 9 (Tuesday), various times between noon–5:00 p.m.

Carr Library

• Stressbuster Grab n’ Go Snack Bags
  May 2 (Tuesday), 3:00–3:30 p.m.
  May 4 (Thursday), 3:00–3:30 p.m.

Chang Library

Douglass Library

• Pop-up Concert
  April 27 (Thursday), 1:00–1:30 p.m.
  Enjoy performances by Rutgers Mason Gross School of the Arts Chamber Music Ensembles in the Mabel Smith Douglass Room:

  • Music: Mozart's Flute Quartet in D Major, K. 285
    Performers: Clair Oplinger (flute), Janai Vazquez (violin), Anzhi Ji (viola), and Oliver Cole (cello)

  • Music: Reinhold Gliere's 8 Pieces for Violin and Cello, Op. 39: Prelude, Gavotte, and Berceuse
    Performers: Soyoung Kim (violin), and Seojin Kim (double bass)

• Pop-up Concert
  April 28 (Friday), 3:00–3:30 p.m.
  Enjoy performances by Rutgers Mason Gross School of the Arts Chamber Music Ensembles in the Mabel Smith Douglass Room:

  • Music: Herman Beeftink's Birds for Flute Trio
    Performers: Sergio Ramirez Guerrero, Haley Rogers, Amanda Corujo (flutes)

  • Music: Brahms' String Quartet No. 1 in C-minor, Mvt. I
    Performers: Ana Constantin (violin), Elly Ha (violin), Anzhi Ji (viola), Samantha Molina (cello)

• Pet Therapy
  Relax with therapy dogs from Bright and Beautiful.
  May 1 (Monday), 2:00–3:00 p.m.
• Snacks and Water Bottles
  May 2 (Tuesday), 1:00–3:00 p.m.
  May 3 (Wednesday), 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
  May 4 (Thursday), 1:00–3:00 p.m.
  May 8 (Monday), 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Library of Science and Medicine (LSM)

• Stress Less for Success
  Stop by for a snack break and games.
  May 2 (Tuesday), 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
• Pet Therapy
  Relax with therapy dogs from Bright and Beautiful.
  May 3 (Wednesday), 3:00–4:00 p.m.

Math and Physics Library

• Candy and Snacks
  May 1 (Monday), 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
  May 2 (Tuesday), 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
  May 3 (Wednesday), 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
  May 4 (Thursday), 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
  May 5 (Friday), 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.