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URI Libraries Stressbusters

Learn more about what's being offered for "busting stress" during final exams

Ongoing Events

The following activities will be available during the regular open hours of Carothers Library.

Days Activities                                              
Available Now Recreational and wellness reading materials in the Learning Commons area
Available Now Puzzle table in the Learning Commons area

 

 

Monday, April 29

Time Activity                         
10:30-11:30 a.m. Therapy Dog Visit: Basil in the Library lobby                                                

Black lab puppy

Tuesday, April 30th

Time Activity                         
All day Photo backdrop and props near the puzzle table
8 a.m.-6:30 p.m Lawn games in the Library lobby
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Quiet & relaxation space in the Think Lab
11 a.m.-1 p.m.        Take a Break: Create! Coloring supplies, snacks, play-doh, writing prompts, resources for URI Counseling Center in the Library lobby
11 a.m.-1 p.m. MAKING to Reduce Stress: stressball making and more in the Library lobby
2-3 p.m. Therapy Dog Visit: Atle in the Library lobby

 

Two students bowl with a plastic bowling all, rolling the ball toward multi-colored plastic bowling pins. In the background, two students sit on a green couch.

 

Wednesday, May 1st

Time Activity                         
All day Photo backdrop and props near the puzzle table
8 a.m.-6:30 p.m Lawn games in the Library lobby
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Quiet & relaxation space in the Think Lab
11 a.m.-1 p.m.     Take a Break: Create! Coloring supplies, snacks, play-doh, writing prompts, resources for URI Counseling Center in the Library lobby
11 a.m.-1 p.m. MAKING to Reduce Stress: stressball making and more in the Library lobby
1-3 p.m. Make your own trail mix with Health Services in the Library lobby

 

Dried fruit and nuts in a trail mix

 

Thursday, May 2nd

Time Activity                         
All day Photo backdrop and props near the puzzle table
9 a.m.-6:30 p.m Lawn games in the Library lobby
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Quiet & relaxation space in the Think Lab
11 a.m.-1 p.m.     Take a Break: Create! Coloring supplies, snacks, play-doh, writing prompts, resources for URI Counseling Center in the Library lobby
1-3 p.m. Get Moving: Brain Break ideas with Health Services in the Library lobby

 

Four students stand in front of a white backdrop with feather boas and other photo prop hats and glasses

 

Friday, May 3rd

Time Activity                         
11 a.m.-12 p.m. Therapy Dog Visit: Atle in the Library lobby                                                
1-3 p.m. Sleep Awareness: sleep kits and tea with Health Services in the Library lobby

 

 

Sunday, May 5th

Time Activity                         
3-4 p.m. Therapy Dog Visit: Atle in the Library lobby                                                

Students surround a grey/black dog.

Monday, May 6th

Time Activity                         
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sun Safety: Skin Analyzer, Sunscreen, and Beach Balls with Health Services in the Library lobby
1 -2 p.m. Therapy Dog Visit: Rosie in the Library lobby                                               

 

 

Tuesday, May 7th

Time Activity                         
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Driving Safety with Health Services in the Library lobby                                                

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