Take a Break at the Library
April 25th - May 1st, 2024 | Merrill-Cazier Library
Contact: Katie Luder | kaitlin.luder@usu.edu
We know finals are upon you and with that stress levels can skyrocket. USU Library wants to make sure you are well taken care of as you finish the semester strong. Take some breaks, breathe, keep yourself balanced and be aware of your mental health with some resources the Library has put together to help you relax and unwind between exams and projects, not just for finals week but for anytime of the semester
USU Library is here to support your research AND your well-deserved study breaks.
Thursday, April 25th
- Donut Break, 9:00 - 11:00am | Library Lobby
Come enjoy donuts and motivation from the library! (While supplies last). - Game Break, 11:00 - 1:00pm | LIB 101
Come play Mario Kart or a board game to give your brain a break! - Coloring Break, 2:00 - 3:00pm | LIB 122
Come color and watch some relaxing videos to wind down between study sessions.
Friday, April 26th
- Pop into the Library, 11:00 - 1:00pm | Library Lobby
Enjoy some popcorn and pop some bubble wrap! - Coloring Break, 2:00 - 3:00pm | LIB 122
Come color and watch some relaxing videos to wind down between study sessions.
Monday, April 29th
- Game Break, 11:00 - 1:00pm | LIB 101
Come play Mario Kart or a board game to give your brain a break! - Coloring Break, 2:00 - 3:00pm | LIB 122
Come color and watch some relaxing videos to wind down between study sessions. - Yoga, 5:00 - 6:00pm | LIB 101
Relax your body and mind with a guided yoga session with a campus rec instructor. Registration is required.
Tuesday, April 30th
- Coloring Break, 2:00 - 3:00pm | LIB 122
Come color and watch some relaxing videos to wind down between study sessions.
Wednesday, May 1st
- Snack Break, 9:00am - | LIB 101
Power through the last day of finals with a snack (While supplies last)
Online Resources
Take a break with the linked videos and resources below!
Guided Meditation
- Guided Mindfulness Meditation
- Guided Meditation for Relaxation
- 5 Minute Mindfulness Meditation
- 10 Minute Meditation for Anxiety
- 10 Minute Meditation for Healing
Yoga Routines
Take a break and get your body moving with these yoga routines.
- 10 Minute Yoga for Stress and Anxiety
- 15 Minute Morning Yoga to Wake Up & Feel Energized
- 20 Minute Relaxing Yoga
Live Streams
Take a break and enjoy a live stream of some amazing animals, nature, or enjoy music from anywhere in the world!
- Otters
- Jellyfish
- Birds
- Forest animals
- Bears
- San Diego Zoo Live Streams
- Flying over paradise
- Canoeing in autumn
- Listen to music from radio stations all over the world
Relaxing Noises
Listen to a variety of ambient sounds to relax and focus with.
- A Soft Murmur – Make your own mix of rain, thunder, waves, and more ambient sounds.
- My Noise – A variety of noises, from a distant thunderstorm to the ambient sounds of a café.
- Noises Online – White noise and other soothing options for focus
Virtual Puzzles
Give your brain a break from studying and enjoy an online puzzle.
Need Research Help?
Research Help and Library resources can be found in our Library Survival Guide.
Feeling Stressed?
If you need some extra support during this time, please reach out to CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) CAPS also has online self-guided stress relief routines.