Library De-Stress Activities
Stay informed about Library student activities by visiting this page. We are here to support you and welcome your ideas and feedback.
Fall Feedback Fest
Want chances to win a Bookstore gift card or a Geisel Library long sleeve tee? Click the image or visit Fall Feedback Fest to find out more.
Activities Stamp Card
Collect stamps on the Library De-Stress Activities Stamp Card by attending any de-stress event in the Library, such as a Yoga at the Library class, De-Stress with Pups, or a pop-up crafting activity.
You will receive a stamp for each activity that you attend. Pick up and turn in the completed card during any de-stress event before June 7, 2025 to be entered into periodic raffles for a fun froggy fidget toy, mini LEGO kit, or other fun prize! Raffle winners will be contacted via their campus email to pick up their prize from the Geisel Front Desk. Email Learningspaces@ucsd.edu with any questions.
Spaces to Take a Break
Calm Cave Meditation Space
Geisel Room 621
The Calm Cave (Room 621) and Zen Den (Room 628) Meditation Spaces offer a brief retreat from studying where students can relax, breathe deeply, clear their mind, and peruse a variety of mindfulness and wellness books.
Leisure Lounge Art/Game Room
Geisel 1st Floor West
Drop in to play board or card games, color, do origami, or de-stress with printable puzzles. This space features colorful furniture that can be reconfigured to suit the game or creative activity you are doing!
In-Person Student Activities
Discover all library events in the News & Events Center. Join the us for de-stress activities throughout the academic quarter. Below are some activities to look forward to!
De-Stress with Pups
Relax with certified therapy dogs in the Library from 2:30pm-4:00pm throughout the quarter! Find specific dates and locations on the Library's Events Center. No registration needed.
De-Stress with Pups is done in partnership with Love on a Leash, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing an avenue for volunteer pet therapy teams to engage in meaningful and productive animal assisted therapy. Contact Love on a Leash directly with inquiries about arranging your own pet therapy events.
Yoga at the Library
Join UCSD Recreation for a refreshing, all-levels yoga class at Geisel Library during Weeks 1-10. Registration is required prior to each class. Classes are free for students. Staff with Recreation memberships may also register. Please bring your own yoga mat and props. Follow the signs to the Geisel Meeting Room (1st Floor East).
Pop-Ups
Keep an eye on the Library's Events Center for pop-up activities at Geisel Library, like crafting, Lo-Fi study jams, and more!
Finals De-Stress Activities
Arts, crafts, and building activities to help you de-stress during finals week. The activities are located in front of Classroom 1 (Geisel Library, Main Floor) from 2-3:30 p.m. Supplies and light refreshments will be available on a first come, first served basis.
Library De-Stress Publication
Check back every month for original Library coloring pages, simple recipes, mindfulness tips, and more!
De-Stress LibGuide
Virtual de-stress resources available from the Library and on-campus. Printable coloring pages, a virtual jigsaw puzzle of the library, recipes, and much more can be found at https://ucsd.libguides.com/de-stress.
De-Stress Amenities
WalkStations
Keep active while you study in the Library. One WalkStation in Geisel's 1st Floor West) features low-speed treadmills with adjustable-height work surfaces. Bookstands and wrist supports are available for checkout at Geisel’s Front Desk.
Stretching
Foam rollers are available in Geisel's East Commons (2nd Floor) and Brody Collaborative Space (1st Floor West) for stretching, and WongAvery Library (Floor 1 South Stairs) for stretching and desk exercises. See this Tritons Care article to learn foam roller exercises to support your physical health.
Puzzles and Coloring Pages
Shared jigsaw puzzles are available in Geisel's West Commons (2nd Floor), Brody Collaborative Space (1st Floor West), and WongAvery Library (2nd Floor), and are rotated regularly. A shared chess board is positioned near the windows in Geisel's East Commons.
Printed coloring pages, puzzles, and mazes are available in the Leisure Lounge in Geisel 1st Floor West (near the charging lockers). Coloring pages and a Color & Share board are located in Geisel 2 East (near the restrooms) or at WongAvery 2nd Floor. Borrow a Coloring supply kit from the Geisel and WongAvery Front Desk.
Comments, Questions, or Suggestions?
Know of other amenities, activities, items or events you’d like us to offer? Send questions, comments, and suggestions to LearningSpaces@ucsd.edu.