The Barnes & Noble University Bookstore will host a finals week De-Stress Fest 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14.

The event features fun, free activities to help students take their minds off the stress of finals, according to Colleen Strayer, general manager of the bookstore.

There will be puppies to play with from the Toledo Area Humane Society, as well as an owl, opossum, snake, turtle and hawk from Nature’s Nursery. Students also will be able to get a massage or manicure and entertain themselves with crafts and games. 

“We want to help students manage their stress during finals week,” Strayer. “This will be an opportunity for students to relax and take a break.”

Rocky and Rocksy will be available to take holiday pictures from 3 to 4 p.m.