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Finals Week Stress Relief is Back!

Monday, December 4 - Thursday, December 14, 2023
November 13, 2023

Unwind at the UCR Library During Finals Week!

Staff at the UCR Library understand how stressful final exams can be, so we're excited to announce our Fall 2023 Finals Week Stress Relief (FWSR) event series, scheduled Monday, December 4 - Thursday, December 14. These events are a great opportunity for us at the UCR Library to engage with students and for students to unwind and enjoy a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. Only currently enrolled UCR students are able to participate in Finals Week Stress Relief events. 

In addition to our on-site events and virtual Kahoot! games, we have some exciting contests lined up and our curated list of virtual stress relief activities to help you unwind any time. 

Fall 2023 Finals Week Stress Relief Event Series

Instagram Contests

  • Mon., Dec. 4 - Fri., Dec. 8  |  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.

Scavenger Hunt

  • Mon., Dec. 4 - Fri., Dec. 8  |  Complete our scavenger hunt in Orbach Library to be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $20 Amazon gift card, library swag, or a 3D printed keychain! The scavenger hunt will take you on a quest to find Scotty Bears hidden throughout Orbach. You'll need to take a photo of each one, make sure to leave the Scotty Bears where you find them, and upload a photo of each to our Google Form. Use this Google Form to learn more and to complete the scavenger hunt starting Mon., Dec. 4. You'll have until Fri., Dec. 8 to complete the hunt!

VIP Study Room Contest

  • Mon., Dec. 4 - Wed., Dec. 6  |  Enter our VIP Study Room contest on Instagram by commenting on our VIP Study Room post (it will be up Dec. 4 - Dec. 6). Two lucky student winners, chosen at random, will each get a study room (one in Rivera and one in Orbach) on Sun., Dec. 10 from 1 - 7 p.m., along with a UCR Library tote bag full of treats! 

MONDAY, DECEMBER 4

  • Mindfulness Jars (Craft Event)
    • 2 - 3 p.m.  |  Orbach  |  *While supplies last
  • Surprise Snack Giveaway
    • Time is a SURPRISE  |  Rivera & Orbach  |  *While supplies last

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5

  • Spin It to Win It
    • 2 - 3 p.m.  |  Rivera  |  *Win prizes while supplies last

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6

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

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8

  • Squeegee Painting 
    • 2 - 3 p.m.  |  Rivera  |  *While supplies last

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11

  • Slice Through Finals (Pizza Giveaway) with ASPB 
    • 2 p.m.  |  Rivera  |  *While supplies last

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12

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

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13

  • Virtual Kahoot! 
    • 2 p.m. & 6 p.m.  |  RSVP on Eventbrite to save your seat. Play via Zoom to win an Amazon gift card. 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14

  • 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, December 7 through 7 p.m. on Friday, December 15

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, December 7
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, December 8
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, December 9
Service hours for Rivera & Orbach: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Study Hall for Orbach Library: 10 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday, December 10
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, December 11 - Thursday, December 14
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, December 15
Hours for both libraries: 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Orbach ends 24-hour Study Hall)

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