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Pumerantz Library

Library Hours

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Upcoming Events

In collaboration with Wellness Outreach at WesternU (WoW), the Pumerantz Library is proud to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month with a series of wellness events throughout May. This week, we invite you to embrace the theme, “More Good Days, Together,” by connecting with WoW at the below events.

For more details on our events:
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Monday, May 4th Mindful Mondays

4 pm – 4:30 pm

Join our WoW Team every Monday on Zoom for a 30-minute talk on a mindfulness topic:

Bookends for Balance: How to Create Restful Transitions for a Busy Schedule
Presented by Christyana Visk, MLIS (Pumerantz Library)

Ever feel like it’s just one event right after another and there’s no time to breathe? Whether you are getting ready to leave for a work trip or close out a season of projects and exams, learn how to “bookend” your major events with restful transitions. Creating a “launch” and “debrief” activity before and after your event, respectively, will allow you the space to relax, reset, and ramp up for the next thing on your agenda
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Tuesday, May 5th Bark Break with Therapy Dogs

12 pm – 2 pm at the Pumerantz Library Lobby

In honor of National Pet Week and Mental Health Awareness Month, we’ve invited some therapy dogs to keep our WesternU community company and in good spirits.

Four people stand by a cart with food and drinks in an office setting. Three hold sandwiches and smile, while one stands with hands clasped. A skeleton model is visible in the background.

Thursday, May 7th Snack Cart

1 pm (while supplies last) in the 3rd Floor Study Rooms

Take a break and enjoy some FREE snacks and drinks in the library’s study rooms.


A hand holds a sticker reading "mental health matters" with a blurred "Western U" sign in the background.

Monday, May 11th Mindful Mondays

4 pm – 4:30 pm

Join our WoW Team every Monday on Zoom for a 30-minute talk on a mindfulness topic:

Practicing Gratitude
Presented by Crystal Rivera, CPT, HWC (MedWell)

Learn how practicing gratitude can reset your mental health and offer some perspective in the midst of tough circumstances.

Four people stand by a cart with food and drinks in an office setting. Three hold sandwiches and smile, while one stands with hands clasped. A skeleton model is visible in the background.

Tuesday, May 12th Snack Cart

5 pm (while supplies last) in the 3rd Floor Study Rooms

Take a break and enjoy some FREE snacks and drinks in the library’s study rooms.


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Wednesday, May 13th Coffee and Conversations & Wellness Fair

12 pm – 1:30 pm at the Pumerantz Library Lobby

Engage in gratitude activities and learn more about mental health awareness and resources with LEAD, MedWell, CDHP, Optum, CETL, and Student Life & Student Leadership.

During the Wellness Fair, the first 60 participants will get FREE boba. Afterwards, drinks will be sold at a discounted rate, while supplies last.

Choose from milk tea, Thai tea, passion fruit tea, and mango fruit tea.


Three people pet a small white dog wearing a red harness as it sits on a couch.

Thursday, May 14th Bark Break with Therapy Dogs

12 pm – 2 pm at the Pumerantz Library Lobby

In honor of National Pet Week and Mental Health Awareness Month, we’ve invited some therapy dogs to keep our WesternU community company and in good spirits.

A hand holds a sticker reading "mental health matters" with a blurred "Western U" sign in the background.

Monday, May 18th Mindful Mondays

4 pm – 4:30 pm

Join our WoW Team every Monday on Zoom for a 30-minute talk on a mindfulness topic:

Yoga Reset
Presented by Michele Ribeiro, EdD, ABPP (COMP-Northwest)

Join us for a 30-minute stretch break designed to reduce burnout and boost relaxation by lowering physical fatigue and cortisol levels. Even 2-5 minute stretching breaks can improve alertness, enhance mental clarity, and release endorphins.

Four people stand by a cart with food and drinks in an office setting. Three hold sandwiches and smile, while one stands with hands clasped. A skeleton model is visible in the background.

Wednesday, May 20th Snack Cart

5 pm (while supplies last) in the 3rd Floor Study Rooms

Take a break and enjoy some FREE snacks and drinks in the library’s study rooms.


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Wednesday, May 27th CETL Workshop: Plan with a Purpose: Creative Organization for Mental Wellness

3 pm – 4 pm at the Pumerantz Library Lobby

This interactive wellness session explores how intentional planning, and creative organization can support mental health at both work and home. Participants will learn how using colorful planners, stickers, markers, and simple crafting tools can transform organization from chaos into a calming and motivating practice. Through guided discussion and hands on activities, attendees will discover how visual structure and creative expression reduces stress, improves focus, and creates a sense of control over daily responsibilities.

**Attendees are encouraged to bring their planners, if you do not have one, a journal will be provided as a start to your planner journey, supplies will be limited**
The moss wall in the Harriet K. and Philip Pumerantz Library and Learning Resource Center with the word WesternU on the left and the words to teach to heal together on the right

Pumerantz Learning Center

Welcome to the Pumerantz Learning Center (PLC), we are dedicated to providing an environment conducive to learning that provides study spaces and classrooms as well as open areas for collaboration. We offer many amenities including a Wellness Room, lounge, microwaves, refrigerator, coffee station and more.