Illini Union (All) Events Calendar

De-Stress Fest

Event Type
Social/Informal Event
Sponsor
Funk Library, Grainger Engineering Library, Teaching, Learning, & Academic Support Library
Location
Funk Library, Grainger Engineering Library, Main Library
Date
Dec 12, 2024   10:30 am  
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117
Originating Calendar
Finish Strong - Finals Week

On Reading Day, take a study break to relax and refresh at the library's end-of-semester tradition, De-Stress Fest! From animals, crafts, VR, snacks, academic support, and more,* there is something for everyone! Locations include: Funk Library - Grainger Engineering Library - Main Library. See below for each location's unique schedule of events. We hope to see you there! 

*While supplies last. 

FUNK LIBRARY SCHEDULE 

All Day | Funk Library 2nd Floor 
10:30 AM – 9 PM 
Coloring | Puzzles | Animal Cams | Spotify Playlist | Emoji Wall

Scheduled Events | Funk Library Room 206
11 AM – 1 PM 
Starbucks Coffee & Tea

GRAINGER ENGINEERING LIBRARY SCHEDULE  

All Day | IDEA Lab
10:30 AM – 9 PM
Study Spaces* | FREE Snacks** | Board Games | Puzzle Station | VR Game Room | Switch & PS5 Gaming | Nature/Animal Cam Streaming | Fidget Toys (Play-Doh, Stress Balls, etc.) | Study Supply Stations (Pencils, Scrap Paper, etc.) | Activity Stations (Coloring Sheets, DIY Puzzles, etc.)

Scheduled Events | Grainger Commons (2nd Floor Rooms 233/235)
2 PM – 3 PM 
Y2K Bracelets

3 PM – 5 PM 
Grainger Plays Board Games

6 PM – 7 PM 
Constellation Embroidery***

*Reservation required. Visit the IDEA Lab website to reserve a space, either our innovation design room for group study OR a seat in our Immersive Learning Lab for a single-use high-tech workstation.
**Snacks will be provided in 2 hour intervals starting at noon, right outside the IDEA Lab. Note: Keep our spaces clean and our technology safe; Food is not allowed inside the IDEA Lab, and drinks are not permitted in high-tech workstations.
***Limited seats and materials. First-come, first-served.

MAIN LIBRARY SCHEDULE 

All Day | Main Library Orange Room
10:30 AM – 9 PM
Coloring | “Take What You Need” Board | Play-Doh | Kinetic Sand | Chess | Checkers

Scheduled Events
10:30 AM – 12 PM
Mini Horse Meet & Greet with Pictures (Heartland Mini Hoofs) | Main Library Gallery

12 PM – 1 PM
Craft: Sticker Making | Main Library Orange Room
Free Snacks | Main Library Orange Room

1 PM – 2 PM  
Craft: Paper Snowflakes | Main Library Orange Room

2 PM – 3 PM
Craft: Letter Locking with Preservation Services | Main Library Orange Room
Citation Check & Creative Brain Break with the Writers Workshop | Main Library Orange Room

3 PM – 4 PM
Craft: Button Making | Main Library Orange Room
Citation Check & Creative Brain Break with the Writers Workshop | Main Library Orange Room
Free Snacks | Main Library Orange Room
Open House & Holiday Party with the Rare Book & Manuscript Library | Main Library Room 346

4 PM – 5 PM
Craft: Homemade Garland | Main Library Orange Room
Open House & Holiday Party with the Rare Book & Manuscript Library | Main Library Room 346

5 PM – 6 PM
Craft: Sticker Making | Main Library Orange Room

6 PM – 7 PM  
Craft: Paper Snowflakes | Main Library Orange Room
Free Snacks | Main Library Orange Room

7 PM – 8 PM  
Craft: Button Making | Main Library Orange Room
Free Donuts | Main Library Orange Room

8 PM – 9 PM
Craft: Homemade Garland | Main Library Orange Room
Free Snacks | Main Library Orange Room

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