The Commons
Dog Schedule – all Library locations
At Hodges Library look out for:
Study Day Event – In addition to study sessions with Peer-Learning Assistants from the Vol Study Center, the Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center, and the Math Place, we will be providing morning bagels/pastries, hot chocolate, and coffee in the Hodges Library (220K and 209).
There will also be a couple of 25-minute yoga sessions: 9 AM and 11 AM in Hodges 213. We will also be providing some activities and games in our study areas including adult coloring items, play-doh, rock painting, and more. Activities will be available between 9 AM – 3 PM. We hope to see you there!
- Game Night – December 8th starting at 6pm in Room 209
- Sign up for D&D sessions (limited space – sign up here)
- Gear up for Game Nights which happen once a month on Wednesdays. Join our email list for announcements or email pwhalon@utk.edu
- Make a Walk of Fame star (ongoing in room 209)
- Write a encouraging words on our Gold Star wall of inspiration (ongoing)
- Make your own Phenakistiscope (ongoing in room 209)
- Design your Gala look on a paper doll (ongoing in room 209)
- Walkway of Acceptance speech, write your thank you’s to those who helped you succeed during finals (ongoing)
- Come to a late night sing a long in Room 209 with Patrick (time tbd)
- And walk the orange carpet into the Mary Greer room for some snacks and photo ops!
At Pendergrass Library look out for:
Dungeons and De-Stress:
- December 8 at 6 pm
- December 12 at 6 pm
- December 15 at 2 pm
Coffee and Tea:
- December 9 at 9 am
- December 12 at 11 am
- December 13 at 2 pm
HABIT dogs (More information to come on the schedule)
- December 9
- December 12
- December 13
- December 14
Everything else we will have will be ongoing:
- Arts and crafts
- Snacks
- Games
- Selfie station
At Devine Music Library look out for:
- Vollywood Photo-op and snacks — December 9-15
- Habit Dogs, Coffee/tea, Grab Popcorn to go — December 9, 12, & 13
- Decorate a vinyl record — December 12 from 2-5 PM and December 13 from 9-12 PM & 2-5 PM
Events are being held in Hodges Library, Pendergrass Library, and Devine Music Library. Check them all for more events during finals week!
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Nov. 21 at 12amJohn C Hodges Library - Dixie Marie Wooten Commons West -
Art Exhibition: Seed Library & Art 214
Nov. 22 at 12amJohn C Hodges Library - Dixie Marie Wooten Commons West -
Art Exhibition: Seed Library & Art 214
Nov. 23 at 12amJohn C Hodges Library - Dixie Marie Wooten Commons West