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Retro-Gaming: Try your hand at retro games from Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, and Game Cube on our “Retro PI” Raspberry PI computer. The retro-gaming station, located on the 4000 level near the central elevator, will be available daily, Dec. 11-16. 

Therapy Dogs: Members of All Things Pawsitive will bring certified therapy dogs to greet students from 2 pm-4 pm at the library’s south entrance (by the clock tower) on Monday (12/15) and Tuesday (12/16). 

Hot Cocoa and Popcorn Bar: During our finals-week edition of Bite-Size Study Hour, hot cocoa and popcorn will be provided for students to snack on while they study. The hot cocoa and popcorn bar will be located on the Atrium Bridge at the 3000 level from 5 pm-7pm on Monday (12/15). 

Santa Photo Booth: Snap some festive green-screen photos with Santa to create memories you can share with family and friends. This photo booth will be available on the CSI Landing from 5 pm-7 pm on Monday (12/15) and Tuesday (12/16). 

Toys and Games: Coloring pages, a variety of puzzles, and grab & go games will be available on the 3000 level throughout the week, as well as Legos on the 4000 level for you to build your own creations. 

Postcards: Let your friends and family know you’re preparing for final exams at Booth Library by sending them a postcard. Fill out and address a postcard, then leave it in the mailbox at the 3000 level anytime throughout the week. Your friends at Booth Library will mail it for you! 

Zero Balancing: EIU’s Dr. Misty Rhoads will offer her popular Zero Balancing sessions in the library’s Edgar Room (Room 3202). During the sessions, participants will remain fully clothed and lay face-up on a massage table while Rhoads works with pressure points in the body to relieve stress. Reserve your appointment at https://calendly.com/dochealthed2010/zero-balancing-sessions for a free, 15-minute session. Sessions are offered 9 am-11:30 am on Monday (12/15) and 10 am-noon on Tuesday (12/16).