Events - July 2018

Tuesday, July 31, 2018 — 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
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Drop-in peer support counselling is available to all students in the Dana Porter and Davis Centre libraries during the spring term exam period. Sessions are free of charge and confidential.

Tuesday, July 31, 2018 — 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
UW MATES logo

Drop-in peer support counselling is available to all students in the Dana Porter and Davis Centre libraries during the spring term exam period. Sessions are free of charge and confidential.

Monday, July 30, 2018 — 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
UW MATES logo

Drop-in peer support counselling is available to all students in the Dana Porter and Davis Centre libraries during the spring term exam period. Sessions are free of charge and confidential.

Monday, July 30, 2018 — 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
UW MATES logo

Drop-in peer support counselling is available to all students in the Dana Porter and Davis Centre libraries during the spring term exam period. Sessions are free of charge and confidential.

Monday, July 30, 2018 (all day) to Monday, August 6, 2018 (all day)
Series of emojis: hourglass, books, money, facepalm

How well do you know Library services?

Follow @uwlibrary on Instagram each day for a new clue, and try to guess which Library service the emojis represent, and comment on each post with your answer. All answers can be found on our website. Entries must be submitted before 9 p.m. each day to be eligible.

A winner will be chosen August 7. For more rules and regulations, see our contests page.

Friday, July 27, 2018 — 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
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Drop-in peer support counselling is available to all students in the Dana Porter and Davis Centre libraries during the spring term exam period. Sessions are free of charge and confidential.

Friday, July 27, 2018 — 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
UW MATES logo

Drop-in peer support counselling is available to all students in the Dana Porter and Davis Centre libraries during the spring term exam period. Sessions are free of charge and confidential.

Thursday, July 26, 2018 — 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
UW MATES logo

Drop-in peer support counselling is available to all students in the Dana Porter and Davis Centre libraries during the spring term exam period. Sessions are free of charge and confidential.

Thursday, July 26, 2018 — 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
UW MATES logo

Drop-in peer support counselling is available to all students in the Dana Porter and Davis Centre libraries during the spring term exam period. Sessions are free of charge and confidential.

Thursday, July 26, 2018 — 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT

Take a break from studying and have some fun with games! Waterloo Athletics and Recreation is hosting a board games cafe in the Library to help Move Your Mind.

Head down to the lower level of Dana Porter Library to cool off, relax, and play some of these popular games:

Monday, July 23, 2018 (all day) to Friday, July 27, 2018 (all day)
Ambassador Oz

Library Ambassador Azharuddin (Oz) wants you to take a break from studying and relax with a bit of colouring! Make your contribution to a motivational collaborative art piece, or work on a smaller colouring sheet you can take with you.

You can find colouring stations in the new third floor lounge at Dana Porter Library, or in the lobby of Davis Centre Library.

Thursday, July 19, 2018 1:00 PM EDT
Mary Lynne holding goose art

Make Bob Ross proud with some happy goose art! Paint the background any colour that suits your fancy. Then channel your inner goose realness with our provided goose stickers.

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 — 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT
Poster with event details

Take a break from studying and get some fresh air with goose-themed games and activities in the Arts Quad, including:

  • pin the tail on the goose
  • giant Jenga
  • bean bag toss
  • ...and more!

...for a change to win a board game and some great Library swag!

Wednesday, July 18, 2018 — 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM EDT
Poster with event details

Stretch your wings with a Move Your Mind (MYM) coordinator from Waterloo Athletics. Taking a break from studying for a few minutes of activity can have physical, mental, emotional and academic benefits. Drop by the first floor of the Dana Porter Library (downstairs) for even 5 minutes during the session.

Tuesday, July 17, 2018 — 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EDT
giant goose chasing Carmen

Have some fun with our green screen and walk a mile in their webbed feet with some larger-than-life geese.

Share your photos with @uwlibrary on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter! We can't wait to see your photos...we'll be green with envy at your creativity.

Monday, July 16, 2018 — 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
Poster with event details

Eat like a bird by customizing your own trail mix with a variety of goose-themed treats. While you're there, get crafty and design your own goose button...all on the first floor of Dana Porter Library (downstairs)!

Monday, July 16, 2018 — 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT
Poster with event details

You love collecting Library buttons...now you can design and make your own! Cool off on the first floor of Dana Porter Library (downstairs), grab a snack and get crafty! Before you go, pick up one of 8 new Goose Week collector buttons.

Monday, July 16, 2018 (all day) to Friday, July 20, 2018 (all day)
Whispering goose, caption: Ex-goose me, please be quiet in the library

Need a giggle? Take a gander at a selection of goose comics - from past issues of The Imprint and more - on display all week in the lobbies of Dana Porter and Davis Centre libraries. While you're there, take a minute to draw your own goose-themed comic and spread the laughs!

Monday, July 16, 2018 (all day) to Friday, July 20, 2018 (all day)
Poster with event details

Dive into the nest of golden eggs and test your goose knowledge with this fun 'myth or fact' game.

Monday, July 16, 2018 (all day) to Friday, July 20, 2018 (all day)
calendar of events listed below

...like 'Shark Week,' but more intense.

You've survived nesting season, but can you survive Goose Week? The Library is partnering with Retail Services, Waterloo Athletics and Recreation, and Food Services for a week filled with Goose-themed activities, events, displays and swag. Be on the lookout for events and displays throughout the libraries, including:

Monday, July 16, 2018 (all day) to Thursday, July 19, 2018 (all day)
mother goose telling babies to make sure they see the look of fear in the eyes of people

This Goose Week, show us what Waterloo goose meme to you by designing your own meme!

Use one of the Creative Commons images below to give us goosebumps or make us giggle with your best goose meme, then share your (g-rated) meme with us and win!

Thursday, July 12, 2018 — 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
Ambassador talking to students

We're hiring Library Ambassadors for the Fall semester. Think you're interested, but have questions about the program or application process? Come chat with some of our current student Ambassadors and learn more!

Find us on July 11th from 11am-12pm at Davis Centre Library and July 12th from 3pm-4pm at Dana Porter Library.

Wednesday, July 11, 2018 — 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Ambassador talking to students

We're hiring Library Ambassadors for the Fall semester. Think you're interested, but have questions about the program or application process? Come chat with some of our current student Ambassadors and learn more!

Find us on July 11th from 11am-12pm at Davis Centre Library and July 12th from 3pm-4pm at Dana Porter Library.

Thursday, July 5, 2018 — 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
Scholar the goose inside super mario world trying to defeat the angry sun with freezies

It's a hot one out there! Take a break from the heat and grab a sweet treat over at Davis Centre Library.

Show us how cool you are... tag @uwlibrary when you post your #FreeFreezieFriday photo on Instagram or Facebook! (Yes, we know it's Thursday...but it's hot out!)

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