Posted 10:33 a.m. Friday, April 29, 2022
Therapy Dogs, Free Coffee, Extended Hours, De-Stress Resources and more!
Another year is almost over, and Murphy Library is here to help you finish out the semester strong! We have many resources available to help you do your absolute best during finals week!
Extended Hours
The library will be open later for finals from May 7 - May 13. For summer hours and more, see our hours webpage.
- Saturday, May 7: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
- Sunday, May 8: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
- Monday - Thursday, May 9 - 12: 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
- Friday, May 13: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Therapy Dogs
Therapy dogs are returning to Murphy Library! In partnership with the Coulee Region Humane Society, therapy dogs will be in the library from 1-3 p.m. on Thursday, May 5 and Friday, May 6.
- Lily and Tripper will be here with their human, Judy Rusch, on Thursday.
- Visit with Kelevra and Freya and their human, Leif Nelson, on Friday.
FREE Coffee
Murphy Library and Dining Services are providing free coffee in the library at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 7 and at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 8. Coffee is first come, first served.
Research Help
Need help finding a few more sources for your final paper? Are you trying to determine if the sources you’ve found are credible? Get research help from a librarian from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on weekdays during finals.
You can also find library resources for different subjects, courses, or other topics by using our library guides.
Cite Your Sources
Writing up your bibliography can be tricky, but librarians have put together a Citing Sources guide full of tips and resources to help you create your citations.
Tutoring
Tutoring sessions are available in person in the Murphy Learning Center and through video via the MLC course inside Canvas. More information can be found on the MLC webpage.
De-stress Resources
Need a study break to help you de-stress? Try one of the following:
- Board games
- Murphy Library has a selection of games, such as Chess, Mancala, and more! Just ask about them at the Circulation Desk.
- Mindfulness resources
- SilverCloud is available through UWL's Counseling and Testing service. This self-guided mental health resource contains information, activities, and coping tools to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, resilience, and sleep.
- Insight Timer has a wealth of meditation, yoga, and sleep resources, and nearly all of them are free.
- Get active
- Check out this list of well-being resources to find information about working out at home. Also look for available opportunities through UWL Rec Sports. Check out their Instagram (@uwlrec) or Facebook (facebook.com/UWLRecSports) for more info.
- Coloring
- Check out these free coloring pages you can print out or color online.
- Play games for free online with friends
- Visit PlayingCards.io to play games like Trial by Trolley, Joking Hazard, Chess, and more with your friends or family, even if you currently live in different cities, states, or countries!