NLW with Dogs on Call, April 16

In celebration of National Library Week (April 14-20) and its call to community-building, Steenbock Library will again welcome the delightful community of canines from Dogs on Call to wag their way through our front entrance, and to raise the "woof" so-to-speak with our library users, on Tuesday, April 16 (6:30-8:00 PM).

"Dogs on Call" is a local member of Pet Partners--an organization devoted to improving human health through the existing bond between people and companion animals. These companion animals are specially-trained to gently-interact with their human counterparts in any number of environments including schools, hospitals, libraries and special-care facilities.

The dogs will be available for a pat near the front, main entrance to the library (second floor).

Please visit the sites for Dogs on Call and Pet Partners to learn more about their services.

Pet Therapy

Take a study break and romp with some friendly dogs on Library Mall, Wednesday, May 7 (from 3:00-5:00 PM). This annual “Pet Therapy” event, hosted by the Counseling Services unit of University Health Services, will also afford an opportunity to chat with counselors about any end-of-term stress and how to manage it.

According to Bob McGrath, Directory of Counseling Services at UHS, "Dogs don't care about grades and exams. They're just happy to see you." (as interviewed for campus news)

Of related stress-busting interest, check out the UHS’ Live Well site.

Or, the Counseling Services’ Relaxation Exercises (MP3 audio)