Wellbeing
The Library provides in-person, wellbeing events for all college members during Term time. Mindfulness colouring books and yoga mats are available throughout the year to borrow. During Easter term there are lots more wellbeing activities to allow you to take a break, such as the student versus library staff scrabble challenge, jigsaw puzzles to complete, games, Lego and a nail bar.
Wellbeing Events
The following in person wellbeing events are takaing place during Easter Term.
Yoga with Valerie
Join us for yoga every Monday during term 17.15-18.00, in the Long Room. Valerie is an experienced registered yoga teacher (E-RYT 200). All levels are welcome and classes are taught based on those who attend! Booking is encouraged but not essential; so feel free to drop in. Please remember to bring a mat, blanket or towel to sit on; there are a limited number of yoga mats available to borrow from the library, which you can do in advance.
Craft and Chat
Craft and chat is taking place between 16.00-17.00 on the following Wednesdays this term. All materials and refreshments are provided. All take place in the Council Room unless indicated below. See below for details:
- 26 April: Re-crafting Books
- 3 May: Paper Flower Making
- 10 May: Hama Beads (16.30-17.30)
- 17 May: Flower Arranging - Library Court (unless wet, in Council Room)
- 24 May: Rock Painting - Library Court (unless wet, in Council Room)
- 31 May: Zine Making
- 7 June: Birdhouse Decorating
- 14 June: Embroidery
If you’re unable to make it, have a go in your own time by watching some of our craft videos via the Library YouTube channel.
Library Book Group
Join Valerie, the Assistant Librarian for our informal book group run jointly with Medwards Lit Soc. Reading for pleasure and making connections with people are both great for your mental health! The book group is open to all staff, students and fellows at the College and will meet in the bar on Tuesday 25 April at 17.00. Our book for Easter term will be Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Please watch any of the film adaptations in the DVD collection, read the book available in the library (825.7 AUS) or read the electronic book via iDiscover.
MEdwards Meanders
Join the gardeners for a wellbeing walk every Tuesday during Easter Term 11.30-11.45. Meet in the outdoor walkway outside the Library (ground floor). On 16 May the walk will be art-focused, with Women's Art Collection Curator Harriet.
Virtual wellbeing activities
Yoga
If you're unable to attend yoga in person why not try one of Valerie's yoga video’s from the Library YouTube Channel.
Meditation
Unwind with Valerie’s online 3 minute meditation video. There are also different mediation scripts you can try; go for a walk in the forest or relax your muscles using our body scan script instead.
Virtual crafts and wellbeing walks that can viewed at any time, are also available on the Rosemary Murray Library YouTube channel.
Wellbeing Materials
The library has a range of books on wellbeing, including texts on studying, insomnia, healthy eating, mindfulness and particular mental health issues. They can be searched for on iDiscover and are available via the Click and Collect service.
A wellbeing eBook collection Leganto reading list is now available, and can be accessed online with a Raven username and password. The list brings together eBooks on the subjects of addiction & dependence, illness & disability, finances, grief & bereavement, mental health, mind management, race & anti-racism, sex, sexuality & gender, sleep, and mindfulness.
The University Counselling Service have lots of information and support available for students.
Please keep an eye on our social media channels for wellbeing updates: