Dogs in the Library - Fall 2019 Tour of Duty

It's that time of year again. The leaves are changing, the smell of pumpkin spice is wafting through the air and the pitter-patter of paws can be heard echoing through the libraries. Dogs in the Library is back to spread a little canine cheer to exhausted, overworked students, staff and faculty. As in previous years, University of Alberta Libraries are partnering with the Chimo Animal Assisted Wellness and Learning Society (CAAWLS) to bring therapy dogs to North Campus Libraries. Here's when and where you can bask in some puppy love:

* September 24th: John W. Scott Library, 12:00pm
* October 3rd: Herbert T. Coutts Library, 12:30pm
* October 9th: Rutherford Library, 2:00pm
* October 10th: Cameron Library, 2:00pm
* October 24th: Cameron Library, 2:00pm
* October 29th: John W. Scott Library, 12:00pm
* October 30th: Herbert T. Coutts Library, 12:30pm
* November 6th: Rutherford Library, 2:00pm
* November 7th: Cameron Library, 2:00pm
* November 18th: J.A. Weir Library, 12:00pm
* November 21st: Rutherford Library, 2:00pm
* November 28th: Cameron Library, 2:00pm
* December 9th: J.A. Weir Library, 12:00pm
* December 11th: Rutherford Library, 2:00pm
* December 12th: Herbert T. Coutts Library, 12:30pm
* December 17th: John W. Scott Library, 12:00pm

Just Added! The therapy dogs of Camrose's St. John Ambulance chapter are visiting in Fall 2019. Here's when you'll see them at Augustana Library:

* November 19th: Augustana Library, 11:30am
* December 17th: Augustana Library, 12:00pm

While a visit with a dog is a great way to improve your mood, sometimes we could all use a little extra support. If you are looking for academic help, or to connect with mental health services on campus, the ACCESS Outreach Team can help. You can find more information on their webpage: https://www.ualberta.ca/current-students/access-outreach