Take the pressure off with free fun & relaxing activities at your campus library, including pet therapy, massage, yoga, meditation, walks, and craft.
The De-stress Festival will be held during SWOTVAC at five campus libraries. All students are invited – activities/giveaways are only limited by space and supplies.
The Festival is organised by VU Library with the support of Student Wellbeing and funding from Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF).
Daily giveaways
There will be daily giveaways during the festival, for that much-needed energy boost. From Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June, head over to your Library Service Desk for yummy bananas and free coffee vouchers (coffee vouchers not available at City Queen Library)!
City Flinders Library
Pet therapy with dogs from 'Paws the Pressure'
Meet, cuddle or play with therapy dogs (with the guidance of trained volunteers) to lower stress. See video on how ‘Paws the Pressure’ dogs helped alleviate VU students’ stress.
When: Monday 29 May, 11.30am - 1pm
Where: Level 15
City Queen Library
Pet therapy with dogs from 'Paws the Pressure'
Meet, cuddle or play with therapy dogs (with the guidance of trained volunteers) to lower stress. See video on how ‘Paws the Pressure’ dogs helped alleviate VU students’ stress.
When: Tuesday 30 May, 11.30am – 1pm
Where: Level 2 (entry via Little Lonsdale Street)
Footscray Nicholson Library
Colouring & basic knitting activities
Sharpen your mind while relaxing, and be ready for your next study session.
When:
Tuesday 30 May, 12pm – 1pm
Wednesday 31 May, 12pm – 1pm
Thursday 1 June, 12pm – 1pm
Where: Level 2, Telford Building
Footscray Park Library
Pet therapy with dogs from 'Paws the Pressure'
Meet, cuddle or play with therapy dogs (with the guidance of trained volunteers) to lower stress. See video on how ‘Paws the Pressure’ dogs helped alleviate VU students’ stress.
When: Friday 2 June, 4.30pm – 6pm
Where: Level 2, Building P
Giant puzzles & games
Solve puzzles or have fun playing some old-school games with fellow students.
When: Monday 29 May – Friday 2 June, throughout the day
Where: Levels 1 and 2, Building P
Massage chair
Enjoy a free 5-minute massage to relieve a sore back from studying.
When: Monday 29 May – Friday 2 June, throughout the day
Where: Level 2, Building P
Colouring
Rest your brain with some colouring fun before returning to studying.
When: Monday 29 May – Friday 2 June, 2pm – 3pm (listen out for the announcement)
Where: Level 2, Building P
Learn to crochet
Try your hands at crochet to ease stress and increase happiness.
When: Wednesday 31 May and Thursday 1 June, 10am – 11am (listen out for the announcement)
Where: Level 2, Building P
Meditation
Clear your mind and find inner peace with a meditation class run by Kadampa.
When: Monday 29 May, 3pm – 4pm
Where: Room P228, Level 2, Building P
St Albans Library
Knitting circle
Try your hands at knitting to ease stress and increase happiness.
When:
Monday 29 May, 2pm – 3pm
Tuesday 30 May, 2pm – 3pm
Wednesday 31 May, 2pm – 3pm
Where: Level 2, Building 7