The University Libraries will once again hold a “Destress Fest” to help students relax during the upcoming final exams period. The event will be held from Sunday, Dec. 14, through Wednesday, Dec. 17, in Pattee and Paterno Libraries, and will feature a variety of activities designed to help students unwind. There will also be coffee and snacks. For more information, contact Megan Gilpin, 814-867-0069 or mcg13@psu.edu.

The schedule is as follows:

Mann Assembly Room, 103 Paterno
10 a.m.–6 p.m.: Games and art therapy
1–3 p.m.: Chair massages (Monday and Tuesday only; first come, first served)
4–6 p.m.: Coffee and snacks
4–6 p.m.:University Health Services Student Wellness will offer relaxation music on iPods. Their representatives will also have a laptop with a biofeedback program to track heart rate and pulse, to help students better understand their stress levels. (Monday through Wednesday only)

Paterno Library Lobby, Paterno 1
Play-doh fun and puzzles (all day)

Pattee Library Lobby, Central Pattee 1
Wii, life-sized Jenga, puzzles, button-making machine (all day)

The branch libraries are also holding various de-stress events. Details below:

Architecture and Landscape Architecture
Dec. 7 –12
7-9 p.m.: Snacks
All day: Play-doh fun and games

Earth and Mineral Sciences Library
Dec. 14–19
Snacks throughout the day, jigsaw puzzles, and other activities

Physical and Mathematical Sciences Library
Dec. 15–19
Warm drinks every morning (bring your own cup), snacks throughout the day, puzzles and games

Engineering Library
Dec. 14–17
10-11 a.m. and 6–7 p.m.: snacks and hot drinks (Sunday: evening only) — bring your own cup
All day: puzzles and other activities