Fun FREE Stress-Relieving Events at the UCR Library 

The UCR Library's Finals Week Stress Relief is back, Monday, Dec. 2 - Thursday, Dec. 12.

This quarter, we have FREE craft events (we're supplying everything that you'll need), food giveaways, contests, and more—just for students! Our partners this quarter are The Well's Active Minds, the Academic Resource Center (ARC), and Basic Needs.

Please note: Only currently enrolled UCR undergraduate and graduate students are able to participate in Finals Week Stress Relief events. 

Fall 2024 Finals Week Stress Relief Event Series

Instagram Contests

• Mon., Dec. 2 - Fri., Dec. 6  |  Follow us on Instagram and comment on our daily contest posts for a chance to win a $20 Amazon gift card. Winners will be chosen at random.

MONDAY, DEC. 2

• Mindfulness Jars (Craft event)
  • 2 - 3 p.m.  |  Orbach  |  While supplies last  |  Keep your jar!
• Surprise Snack Giveaway
  • Time is a SURPRISE  |  Rivera & Orbach  |  While supplies last

TUESDAY, DEC. 3

• Bagel Break (Giveaway)
  • 11 a.m.  |  Rivera  |  While supplies last  |  Grab a bagel and cream cheese!
• Jeopardy!
  • 2 -3 p.m.  |  Orbach  |  While supplies last  |  Participate to win an Amazon gift card, there will be two rounds!

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4

• Therapy Fluffies with The Well's Active Minds
  • Noon - 2 p.m.  |  Rivera & Orbach  | Spend some time with animals in Rivera or Orbach! 

THURSDAY, DEC. 5

• Collage Time! (Craft event)
  • 2 - 3 p.m.  |  Orbach  |  While supplies last  |  Use paper strips to make a collage that you'll take home with you! 

FRIDAY, DEC. 6

• Bingo
  • 2 - 3 p.m.  |  Orbach  |  Winners receive an Amazon gift card!

SUNDAY, DEC. 8

• R'Finals Study Jam (Tutoring) with The Academic Resource Center (The ARC)  
  • 4 - 8 p.m.  |  Orbach  

MONDAY, DEC. 9

• Finals are NACHO Problem (Giveaway)
  • 2 p.m.  |  Orbach  |  While supplies last

TUESDAY, DEC. 10

• Crunch Time! Fuel Up With Cereal! (Giveaway)
  • 1 p.m.  |  Orbach  |  While supplies last  |  Grab a bowl of cereal!
• Finals Rock Painting
  • 2 - 3 p.m.  |  Rivera  |  While supplies last

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11

• Healthy Snack Giveaway with Basic Needs
  • Noon  |  Orbach  |  While supplies last

THURSDAY, DEC. 12

• Surprise Snack Giveaway
  • Time is a SURPRISE  |  Rivera & Orbach  |  While supplies last

Virtual Stress Relief Activities

Need virtual stress-reducing activities now? Our FWSR committee has curated a list of activities and services available remotely through online platforms that you can enjoy all quarter long! Visit our Virtual Stress Relief Activities page for more information. 

Library Finals Week Hours

Study 24 hours in Orbach from 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5 through 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13

During Study Hall, Orbach Library will be open for studying, scanning, and printing, including the use of public computers. The borrowing of materials and equipment (reserves, books, calculators, and/or chargers) will NOT be available during Study Hall.

Thursday, Dec. 5
Service hours for Rivera & Orbach: 7:30 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Study Hall for Orbach Library: 12 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Friday, Dec. 6
Service hours for Rivera & Orbach: 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Study Hall for Orbach Library: 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7
Service hours for Rivera & Orbach: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Study Hall for Orbach Library: 10 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 8
Service hours for Rivera & Orbach: 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Study Hall for Orbach Library: 9 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Monday, Dec. 9 - Thursday, Dec. 12
Service hours for Rivera & Orbach: 7:30 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Study Hall for Orbach Library: 12 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.  

Friday, Dec. 13
Hours for both libraries: 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Orbach ends 24-hour Study Hall)