Hey Brahmas! As the semester comes to a close and Finals Season approaches, we know how stressful this time can be. If you're looking for some ways to relax and unwind from the stress of finals, the Library's got you covered!
Visit the library's Relaxation Stations to play with LEGOs, solve puzzles, do arts and crafts, and more. Feel free to stop by anytime you need a study break! Plus, on this page, you will find books and other free resources to support your mental and emotional wellbeing during this stressful time.
Remember, there are lots of resources to support you on campus, including tutoring, counseling, mental health support, basic needs assistance... and of course, your friends here at the Library! Hang in there — you've got this!
By Julia Dellitt
By Rebekkah LaDyne
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By John Brehm
By Haemin Sunim
By Glenn R. Schiraldi
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By David M. Levy
By Christine L. B. Selby
By Peter J. Norton & Martin M. Antony
By Jasmine Tarkeshi
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By Brittany Fair
By Brian Luke Seaward
Draw Every Little Thing: Learn to Draw More Than 100 Everyday Items, from Food to Fashion by
Draw your bicycle. Draw your favorite food. Draw your garden. Step-by-step projects, prompts, and creative inspiration make it fun and easy to draw one hundred everyday items. Whether it's a pet, the local café, or the contents of the kitchen cabinet, Draw Every Little Thing demonstrates just how easy it is to render the world around you with little more than a pencil, paper, and paint. This aesthetically pleasing book familiarizes you with a range of drawing tools and materials, including graphite pencil, pen and ink, colored pencil, and gouache, before offering a quick overview of basic color theory. Each subsequent chapter is then devoted to a specific theme--kitchenalia, hobbies, neighborhood haunts, and much more--and packed with simple step-by-step drawing projects. Encouraging you to jump around so you can draw what immediately inspires you, the book shows you how to develop your own personal style, as well as add color to your drawings using gouache and colored pencil. Crafty projects round things out, allowing you to use your newfound skills. Filled to the brim with whimsical artwork and loads of creative ideas, Draw Every Little Thing encourages artists of all skill levels to draw any time inspiration strikes.
Super Easy Knitting for Beginners by
This accessible beginner's guide covers everything you need to know to start knitting, featuring clear, step-by-step, photo-illustrated instructions. Want to learn how to knit but are not sure how to start? With Super Easy Knitting for Beginners, adapted from Carri Hammet's best-selling Knitting 101, you will feel confident in your skills quickly and eliminate frustrating mistakes and missteps. Learn what you need, how to read patterns, how to select yarn, and how to troubleshoot problems and turn yarn into charming knitted accessories and clothing. Building skills through fun projects, you will find success quickly and easily while gaining confidence to try another project. Super Easy Knitting for Beginners includes: Knitting basics How to get started Tools and materials Right-handed and left-handed knitting Basic knitting stitches How to read a knitting pattern Knitting tips and tricks Troubleshooting mistakes Fun beginner-level projects, including scarves, baby blanket, felted bag, shawl, and more This is the most comprehensive beginner's book available, yet it won't overwhelm you with details and instruction you don't need or want, so you can start enjoying your knitting hobby immediately.
Papier Mâché: A Step-by-step Guide to Creating More Than a Dozen Adorable Projects! by
Your favorite childhood craft is back in a big way! With Art Makers: Papier Mache, you can learn to craft and create using papier mache-a fun, easy, and hands-on hobby that both kids and adults will love.
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