Take a break, recharge, and find your focus November 30 – December 15. We’ve got a variety of activities and spaces designed to help you unwind, get creative, and keep those good vibes going.

Book Display

Check out our special finals-themed book display with resources to help you study smarter, manage stress, and stay motivated!

New! Study & Groove Zone - Nov 30 - Dec 6  

Need a space to relax or like to groove while you study? Stop by Kellogg 3400 from 5pm to closing to enjoy some chill tunes and fun activities!

The University Library is here to support your success during finals season! On Friday, December 5th, Saturday, December 6th, and Sunday, December 7th, we’re extending our hours—staying open until 10:00 p.m. You'll find plenty of open study spaces and private study rooms available to help you focus.

November and December can be a stressful time in college. It can be filled with late-night study sessions, crash outs, and worry. What if you don’t pass your final? What if you don’t find credible sources for your paper? These among many other questions and worries may be adding to your stress. And although the University Library can’t take all your worries away, we are here to help you succeed and de-stress.  

Big news from the library world—Cali, the official mascot of the California State University InterLibrary Loan system, is on her grand tour! Her third stop? Right here at Cal State San Marcos!

Cali’s adventure celebrates the journey books take as they travel between all 23 CSU campuses using our free courier system. Before visiting us, she stopped at Chico State and Sonoma State—two of our many library partners in the CSU system.

Beginning in fall 2025, Kellogg Library’s operating hours will be adjusted to the following schedule:

Are you teaching a class that doesn't require students to purchase any textbooks or course materials? 

If so, please report your Zero Cost Course Materials (ZCCM) courses to the CALM Team. You can submit your courses by emailing calm@csusm.edu or using the ZCCM Reporting Form. 

What is considered ZCCM? 

The Reading Room is located in KEL 5400 and provides a quiet study space for all students during library hours. This space can also be used as a venue to host events.

For more information, read the policies of this room and others.