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Take a finals study break at the library

Take a finals study break at the library

Monday
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two smiling students sit on the floor next to a dog

Students enjoy Pause for Paws in the Main Library

Drop-in events and fun activities are happening at the Libraries throughout the week to give you a break during finals. 

Take your pick.

Find Your Lucky Duck 

Monday, May 4-Thursday, May 7
Main Library and Weaver Library

We're hiding our 3D printed U of A ducks in the Main and Weaver Science-Engineering Libraries from Monday, May 4 through Thursday, May 7. Our ducks were designed and 3D printed in CATalyst Studios. Take a pic of your duck and tag us on social media: #uazlibrariesluckyduck

Stop by our makerspace and see what you can make! 

Cozy Homeworking for Students

Wednesday, May 6
3-4pm
Main Library, Data Studio - CATalyst Studios 

Need to get focused and looking for a welcome study environment? Do you have questions about your University Libraries, or other academic support on campus? Join us! 

A librarian will be on hand to answer questions and provide library help like getting started on research, navigating the academic library, and managing citations. Get feedback on your outline, rough draft, or other writing with tutors from the Writing Center, or get drop-in coaching from THINK TANK academic support coaches. 

Reference and Research Help 

Tuesday, May 5
Wednesday, May 6
Thursday, May 7
1-3pm
Main Library, Room A213 or Zoom 

Get help with your research assignments - expert staff can help with search terms, locating books and articles, citations, and more. No appointment needed.

Movie Night at the Main Library: Kung Fu Panda

Thursday, May 7
6-8pm
Main Library, Data Studio - CATalyst Studios 

Take a break, relax, and enjoy the show! Join us for Movie Night at the Main Library, featuring a screening of Kung Fu Panda. When a powerful villain threatens the peace in his valley, a slacker panda rises to the challenge to realize his destiny and become a kung fu warrior in this 2008 animated film.

Free snacks and drinks provided!

Pause for Paws

Sunday, May 10
3-5pm
Main Library - 2nd floor, Monumental staircase

The furry four-legged therapy pet teams from Pet Partners of Southern Arizona will provide some finals study break stress relief. Stop by to visit!

Snack Break

Sunday, May 10
Monday, May 11
Tuesday, May 12
3-5pm
Main Library - Lobby

Grab a free snack to power through studying for finals; one drink, two snacks per student.

The snack break runs while supplies last. We may run out before 5pm.