Library services during winter break: Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center will be closed on 12/25 and on 1/1-1/2, and will be open all other weekdays between 12/25 and 1/1. All other libraries will be closed from 12/25 to 1/4. Circulation of books and materials, as well as other services, will also be affected. See our Service Alerts for more details. 

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Reading Days Events

Stop by Van Pelt on Wednesday, December 10 for Destress Fest and snuggle your study woes away, and visit library locations throughout Reading Days and finals for additional study break activities and drop-in support.

Students studying in Moelis Grand Reading Room
Dec 09
  • Workshop
Open to the Public

Origami Star Book Workshop

Welcome the holidays by making your own origami star book!

  • December 9, 2025
  • 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Kislak Center Vitale II, Rm 623, 6th Floor
Photo of an orgami star book
Dec 09
  • Workshop
Open to the Public

Origami Star Book Workshop

Welcome the holidays by making your own origami star book!

  • December 9, 2025
  • 3:30pm - 4:30pm
  • Kislak Center Vitale II, Rm 623, 6th Floor
Photo of an orgami star book
Dec 09
Open to Penn Students Only

Holman Community Study Hours

Community Study hours offer an encouraging, safe, and quiet study space for students at a dedicated time, promoting accountability and shared focus. Come to work with other students with free snacks!

  • December 9, 2025
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Biotech Commons-Holman Reading Room
Dec 09
  • Workshop
Open to Penn Students Only

Community Study Sessions -- December

Need motivation to study? Join our monthly Community Study Sessions — a relaxed, supportive space to stay focused, meet others, and enjoy free snacks.

  • December 9, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, Weigle Information Commons' Class of 1968 Seminar Room (124)
Seminar table
Dec 10
  • Workshop
Open to the Public

Fun With Medieval Manuscripts

Come by the Vitale II Book+Digital Lab (623 Van Pelt Library) on Wednesday, December 10, between 2 and 4pm for FUN WITH MANUSCRIPTS. You'll color your own decorative medieval illustration and make it into a button.

  • December 10, 2025
  • 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Kislak Center Vitale II, Rm 623, 6th Floor
an image of an illuminated intitial on top, an image of a weird plant on the bottom
Dec 10
Open to Penn Students Only

DeStress Fest

Take a breather before finals with an evening of relaxing activities!

  • December 10, 2025
  • 4:00pm - 5:30pm
  • Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, various locations
collage of four images showing a dog being pet, zine making, a cup of tea, and two flautists performing
Dec 18 - 19
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Coffee & Tea Station

Offered to the community and just in time for finals, stop by for refreshments at Holman Biotech Commons.

  • Dec. 18th and Dec. 19th, 2pm – 4:30pm each day
  • Holman Biotech Commons
The image shows a stream of tea being poured from a white teapot into a white teacup with handles. The tea appears to be a rich amber color. The background is plain white, emphasizing the action of pouring.
Dec 01 - 18
Open to Penn Students Only

Virtual Study Break

Need a study break? Visit the Virtual Study Break Canvas site for a collection of stress-relieving online activities.

  • Dec 1 - Dec 18, 2025
  • Virtual
Line drawing of Penn's college hall and Broken Button sculpture

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