Finals are approaching. Graduation is almost here. The countdown begins. The library staff see students come and go every day; studying in the library’s conversational, quiet, and silent zones or working hard in the group technology room. During this time librarians work with students on research questions, often comparing and analyzing the student’s findings to what results they find together at the library’s research desk. Behind the desk library staff work hard to fill students requests for books and articles from other libraries; at home in Goffstown or sitting at a study carrel a student gets an email that an inter-library loaned article has arrived in their inbox. The computer stations are full with the clicking of students’ fingers tapping the keyboards. Its primetime and projects, papers, and presentations are coming due.
This clicking buzz buzz buzz also comes with stress because deadlines mean that the semester’s hard work is coming down to a few final assignments. We see this stress intensify in April and May and so a few years back the library staff sat down to see how else we could help students during these final few weeks---Frazzle Free Finals was born.
What is Frazzle Free Finals? Every end of the semester the library hosts a week-long event where students can enjoy activities, free goodies and giveaways that are designed to help students get through finals. Over the years a whole lot of therapy dogs have been pet, healthy snacks have been eaten, and support from the library staff has been offered.
Let’s do it again! Starting Monday April, 28th join us for the sixth annual Frazzle Free Finals. See schedule below for details:
April 28th-May6th
Monday, April 28th: Puzzles, Puzzles, Puzzles
Take a break from studying and help complete the spring themed puzzles located around the library (available all week)
Tuesday, April 29th: Congratulations Seniors Cake
Let’s give a round of applause for our graduating seniors—cake in celebration is available for everyone!
Wednesday, April 30th: Snack Bar Book Cart
That’s right, a book cart full of snacks and drinks will be stationed around the library providing free food to studying students. The catch is that you have to be in the library to take advantage of this treat!
Monday, 5th: Sånd Ståtion & Paws From Your Studying
Dip your hands into this sand station for a truly memorable and relaxing experience (available all week).
Certified therapy dogs at the library. Come pet a friend pup! 11:00am-1:00pm
Tuesday, 6th: Paws From Your Studying
Certified therapy dogs at the library. Come pet a friend pup! 11:00am-1:00pm
Wednesday, May 7th: Snack Bar Book Cart
That’s right, a book cart full of snacks and drinks will be stationed around the library providing free food to studying students. The catch is that you have to be in the library to take advantage of this treat!
