May Updates

Author: SFSU Library
May 4, 2026
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Survive the final stretch with study breaks, free snacks, and more time to lock in at your Library.

Wellness Weeks at your Library: May 11 – 21

Refresh and refuel with study breaks, snacks and resources

This spring, we’re expanding Wellness Weeks throughout the Library. All the end-of-semester support we usually pack into the Events Room (LIB 121) will instead be spread around the building starting the week before finals.

Here's what we have planned:

  • Study break stations on multiple floors — look for the signs!

  • Free snacks for all SFSU students near the Book Checkout & Pickup Desk

  • Crafternoon-style crafting pop-ups

  • Info hubs with research tips and campus support resources on the first and second floors

  • Visiting therapy dogs on May 12 — details below!

 

Gallery Opening: On Strike! Shut it Down!

Join us for the opening reception of a new student-curated and student-designed exhibition on the historic student-led strike of the 1960s!

  • 2 – 4 p.m. Saturday, May 9

  • Special Collections Gallery, LIB 460, fourth floor

Curated by Jesse Martinez. 

Designed by Demille Taylor.

 

Historical photo collage of protesters, administrators, and politicians with text: J Paul Leonard Library Special Collections & Archives Exhibit Opening: On Strike! Shut It Down!

This month’s events

May 6: Crafternoon: DIY Air Fresheners

May 7: Environmental Research, Action and Sustainability Workshop 

May 9: Gallery opening for new strike exhibition

May 11 – 21: Wellness Weeks at the Library (scroll up for more info)

May 12: Wags for Wellness therapy dog visit

May 12 – 14: Finals Film Fest 

May 14: Research for Real Life, Post-Graduation Edition

May 23 – 25: Library closed for Memorial Day weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday)

 

Extended hours for finals, May 10 – 22 

Library open:

  • 7 a.m. – midnight Monday through Thursday
  • 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday
  • Noon – 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 

Book Checkout & Pickup Desk hours: 

  • 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday
  • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday  

Walk-in research assistance available: 

  • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday – Thursday at the research help desk by our welcome wall
  • By appointment other days and times, online or on campus

Tutoring support for finals

During finals week, TASC will be open for drop-in academic support Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Students can stop by LIB 220 on the second floor of the Library for help with studying, writing, and general academic questions — no appointment needed. 

Learn more about the Tutoring and Academic Support Center

Summer hours begin after Memorial Day

Starting May 26, we will switch to our summer schedule:

  • Monday through Thursday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Friday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
  • Saturday and Sunday: closed 

Services at the Book Checkout & Pickup Desk will be available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

For summer-session research assistance, talk to a peer mentor anytime the desk is open. You can also make an appointment to consult with a librarian of your choice online or on campus, or use our chat system to ask a librarian your questions anytime — no bots here!

Check hours for specific days or services: SFSU Library Hours

 

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