The weather is warming up, and the spring winds have finally calmed. That means it's time for Lobos to get outside and get active for National Physical Fitness and Sports month! Take advantage of the in-between weather of May before the head of summer arrives, and check out some of HSLIC's sports equipment now.

That's right, we have sports equipment available at the library. You may already know the library has information resources and services to support evidence-based medicine, research, scholarship, and learning, none of those activities can happen to their fullest if you are not also caring for your own physical and mental health. We know you have long days on campus and it can be tough to incorporate fitness into your schedule, but we have some options for you.

Spikeball: Want to try that game students are always playing on the lawn? Already an expert and want to show off your skills? Either way, HSLIC has 3 nets available for checkout. Fun, but harder than it looks!

Basketball: There is a basketball hoop on the west side of the HSLIC building on the south end of the courtyard shared by Happy Heart Bistro.

Frisbee: The OG lawn game. Chill.


This thing? Best described as hand-held, ball-bouncing mini-trampolines. Why not try out the oddly-named OgoDisk Set for yourself?

All HSLIC's sports equipment is available for checkout at our Public Services front desk. The lawn in front of the library is the perfect place to incorporate some movement into your workday or play a round of Spikeball between classes.

Oddly rainy day? Too hot outside? Pollen allergies causing your face to leak? Lucky for you, the library has indoor movement options as well. Our treadmill desks look out toward the mountains, and allow you to walk as you work. Yoga mats, yoga blocks, and foam rollers are available in the wellness room, open 24/7 on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Don't forget the other amazing resources available on campus. Take a look at HSC Wellness to find out about events around campus. You may meet your friendly librarians and HSLIC staff biking to work, walking in the neighborhood, shooting hoops at Johnson Center, or at the HSC Wellness Center gym. If you have a sharp eye, you may also encounter us on the hiking trails, walking our dogs, cheering at a United match (watching sports counts, right?), or coaching our kids.

Look forward to seeing you out there.