University Libraries

By Katy Kelly

We’re approaching the Finals Frontier. All systems are go at Roesch Library to be a finals week star with free pizza, coffee and services like therapy pet visits, chair massages, taxi rides and more! 

24 hours, taxi rides, study breaks

Roesch Library is open 24 hours beginning Sunday, Dec. 1. Starting Dec. 6, stop by Concourse D on the second floor for coloring pages, buttons and a space–themed photo backdrop. 

Taxi ride pickup is at the library circle driveway (Zehler Avenue). Vouchers for taxi rides can be picked up at the Hello desk in Roesch Library or at the information desk in Kennedy Union.

Sunday, Dec. 8 

• 5–7 p.m. UD 4 Paws for Ability finals de-stress event (first-floor lobby)
• 10 p.m. FREE pizza in the LTC, sponsored by the UD Alumni Association
• 5–10 p.m. FREE chair massages next to the newspaper and magazine reading area (sign-up begins at 4:30 p.m at Information Point)
• Midnight–6 a.m. FREE taxi rides home

Monday, Dec. 9

• 1 a.m. FREE coffee and tea in the LTC
• 5–10 p.m. FREE chair massages next to the newspaper and magazine reading area (sign-up begins at 4:30 p.m. at Information Point)
• 4–5 p.m. Visit with a therapy dog on the first floor: Rosie
• Midnight–6 a.m. FREE taxi rides home

Tuesday, Dec. 10

• 1 a.m. FREE coffee and tea in the LTC
• 1–3 p.m.  FREE make a mug and sample tea in Room 215, sponsored by Community Wellness Services 
• 5–6 p.m. Visit with a therapy bunny on the first floor: Rocky
• 5–10 p.m. FREE chair massages next to the newspaper and magazine reading area (sign-up begins at 4:30 p.m at Information Point)
• Midnight–6 a.m. FREE taxi rides home

Wednesday, Dec. 11

• 1 a.m. FREE coffee and tea in the LTC
• Midnight–6 a.m. FREE taxi rides home
• 4–5 p.m. Visit with a therapy dog on the first floor: Kia

Thursday, Dec. 12

• 1 a.m. FREE coffee and tea in the LTC

Friday, Dec. 13

• 1 a.m. FREE coffee and tea in the LTC

Good luck, and have a nice break!

Best wishes to the moon and back for all students, faculty and staff! You can handle this hectic time, even if it is rocket science.