We know that wrapping up the semester can be a stressful time, so the University Library offers resources and services to help students, staff, and faculty de-stress and relax. On the front page is our latest Cal Poly Pomona University Library Focus on Finals resources and events. If you need more library resources or find recommendations to relax and de-stress, click on resources for de-stressing.
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The campus has many Focus on Finals relaxation and de-stressing events, which include:
The Cal Poly Pomona University Library is proud to announce that we have live programming for the Fall 2025 semester. All events are open to students, faculty, staff, and community members, free and open to all.
Therapy DogsDate: December 2-11, 2025 (check below for specific dates and times)
Location: Second Floor, Bronco Community Zone
Cost: Nothing
Need a study break or a little stress relief? Come meet our friendly therapy dogs! Take a moment to unwind, pet some adorable pups, and let your worries melt away. It’s the perfect way to recharge during a busy week. Open to students, faculty, staff, and all members of the campus community. Drop in anytime, wagging tails are waiting for you:
Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Second Floor, Bronco Community Zone
Cost: Nothing
Take a break and unwind at our creative de-stress event! Drop by the library to design your own pinback buttons or enjoy some casual drawing time. All materials are provided, just bring your imagination and a friend! Open to students, faculty, staff, and all members of the campus community. Limit of 3 pinback buttons for this session!
Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Second Floor, Bronco Community Zone
Cost: Nothing
It's proven that it's better for your brain to retain information when you study for 30-minute chunks and take a break. Stop by the library's second-floor Bronco Community Zone to do Study Sprints, a library event to help supercharge your library study sessions. Join us to study, take a break to do some stretches, and grab some freebies.
Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 & Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm (12/2) & 12:00pm - 2:00pm (12/10)
Location: Second Floor, Bronco Community Zone
Cost: Nothing
Take a break and have some fun with our Nintendo Switch free play event! Jump into exciting games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, ARMS, Pokkén Tournament DX, and 1-2-Switch. Whether you’re a casual player or a fierce competitor, there’s something for everyone! Open to students, faculty, staff, and all members of the campus community. Come solo or bring friends, no registration required!.
Date: Friday, December 5, 2025, Monday, December 8, 2025, & Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm (12/5 & 12/8), 9:00am - 10:00am (12/9)
Location: Second Floor, Bronco Community Zone
Cost: Nothing
Unleash your creativity and take a break from the busy week! Join us for a relaxed LEGO® building session, whether you’re crafting a masterpiece, collaborating with friends, or just stacking bricks for fun, it’s all about creativity and connection. All supplies are provided, just bring your imagination! Open to students, faculty, staff, and all members of the campus community.
Cal Poly Pomona is proud to offer a service for safe and convenient pick up of library materials, the 24/7 Bronco Lockers. Located between Parking Lot G & the Bronco Bookstore, the Bronco Lockers are available 24/7, allowing for a contactless campus pick up on your schedule. Users must complete the Safer Return Checklist and appropriate Daily Health Screener each time before coming to campus; review and comply with campus safety protocols. To use, search for the book you need on the library website and select “24/7 Locker” for pickup. The library will notify users when their item is available for pick up. Check out www.cpp.edu/lockers for more information, or email libcirc@cpp.edu.
The bronco lockers are easy and convenient! Check out a tutorial video by Librarian Shonn Haren on the process of using the service.
The Cal Poly Pomona University Library has a host of Recorded Programming that you can enjoy. We have our library Pets, a library tour, tips to survive procrastination, our Star Wars Virtual tour, Adult Storytime, and our escape room. Enjoy!
