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Library De-Stress Publication
Happy January, Tritons! We want to wish you all a successful winter quarter and the best of luck on midterms! Scroll through the publication for activities to support your mental and physical well-being whenever you need a break. We will continue to share tips and activities to help you de-stress and center yourself.
 
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DE-STRESS AT THE LIBRARY
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Visit our page  to learn more about de-stress resources and events
we host throughout the year! 
YOGA AT THE LIBRARY
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Join the Library and Recreation for indoor Vinyasa Flow on Tuesdays from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Geisel Meeting Room located in Geisel Library, 1st Floor, East. Offered weekly between Weeks 1-10, these classes are by registration only and free for UC San Diego students and staff with an active Recreation Activity Pass (free for students!). Weekly registration is required. Please bring your own yoga mat and props.

Registration link:  lib.ucsd.edu/libyoga

 

When: Tuesdays Weeks 1-10

TIme: 11-12 p.m.

Where: Geisel Meeting Room

(Geisel Library, 1st floor East)

 
MEDITATION SPACES
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Check out the open reflection and meditation spaces in Geisel Rooms 621 and 628.

 

The Calm Cave and Zen Den are meant to be used as spaces to retreat from studying, relax, pause, breathe deeply, and clear your mind.

 

These spaces incorporates feedback from library users, campus partners, and the Library Student Advisory Council. The collection of books (Calm Cave only) and lounge furniture were selected to help you relax and reflect.

 

 

 

 
WEEKLY COLORING PAGE
 
Print and color a new piece for your wall or post it on the Color & Share board in Geisel 2nd Floor East. 
 
Click on the image to the right to download the printable coloring sheet created by a Library student employee.
 
Upload your artistic masterpieces to social media and tag us @ucsdlibrary on Facebook or @ucsdlibrary  on Instagram.
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PUZZLE PROJECTS
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Click the image to download and create your own 2026 bingo card with your goals and intentions for this year!
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Have fun completing this word search!
Find printed mazes, sudoku puzzles, and coloring pages while studying at the Library! You can find these items in the Leisure Lounge art/game room in Geisel 1st Floor West. Look for the orange flower sign.
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Solutions for this week's word search puzzle.
Complete this Library puzzle yourself or race your friends to see who can complete it first. Puzzles change every month at the bottom of the De-Stress LibGuide! Hint: You can change the number of pieces. 🧩
 
 
DE-STRESS WITH PUPS
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Join us for the first of four De-Stress With Pups events in Winter Quarter. Therapy animals and their handlers will visit Geisel Library to interact with students. Whether you need a breather between study sessions or a moment of respite from a challenging assignment, certified therapy dogs will be ready to provide a soothing break from your studies.

Join us in Classroom 1 (across from the Service Hub) anytime during the event to relax and de-stress with the dogs. No registration is needed.

This event is a collaborative effort with The Zone’s referred partner, Love on a Leash.

 

When: 2/3 & 3/10

Time: 2-3:30 pm

Where: Classroom 1

(Geisel Library, Main Floor)

 
LOVE AND BREAK UP LETTERS TO THE LIBRARY
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Do you love Library spaces and services? If so, please write to us and let us know what you love most about our services and study spaces. Do you wish we offered more? Let us know what is not working for you and why you must break up with the Library and end this relationship.

Write a love or breakup letter to the Library for a chance to win a $25 Target gift card.

 

You can submit one of each letter online February 1-28. Want to write a physical letter? Stop by Letters and Friendship Bracelets in front of Classroom Room 1 (Geisel Library, Main Floor) on February 11, 2026 between 1-2:30 pm to write letters and make friendship bracelets.

 

Visit lib.ucsd.edu/letters2026 to submit your letter online.

 

 
THE ZONE: FELT CARD HOLDERS
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Felt a bit down lately?  Stitch up your spirits at The Zone this Monday for Felt Card Holders! Craft and decorate a pocket-sized place to store your cash and cards. All materials provided for all UCSD registered students. 
 
When: 1/26
Time: 3-5 pm
Where: The Zone
 
AWESOME CAMPUS RESOURCES
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