During finals week, Penn State University Libraries offers stress-reducing games and activities to help students relax as they study for finals and complete end-of-semester projects.
University Libraries hours will vary across campus and branch locations and may change during finals week and through the end of semester. Visitors are encouraged to verify all locations’ operating hours prior to their visit.
De-Stress Fest takes place at five branch libraries across the University Park campus and at 10 Penn State campuses across the commonwealth, offering free snacks, games, activities, art therapy and other stress-management options, which vary with location.
At Pattee Library and Paterno Library on the University Park campus, students can visit the Leisure Reading Room, in Central Pattee Library near the revolving doors, between 3 and 8 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 28 through Tuesday, Apr. 30, for free coffee, snacks and crafts.
Monday, Apr. 29 – Thursday, May 2, Fletcher L. Byrom Earth and Mineral Sciences Library, 105 Deike Building
- Coloring and jigsaw puzzles provided all day, and snacks while supplies last
- Group study rooms, One Button Studio, Virtual Reality Center (reservations required), comfy seating and lots of table space for study needs
- Cub Pantry (Lion’s Pantry partner)
Learn more about events happening University-wide here.