Unwind at Rivera & Orbach Libraries During Finals

The UCR Library's Finals Week Stress Relief event series is back, Monday, Dec. 1 - Thursday, Dec. 11. 

This quarter, we have craft events, food giveaways, contests, and more. Special thanks to our partners this quarter Academic Resource Center, ASUCR, Basic Needs, and The Well!

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

Fall 2025 Finals Week Stress Relief Event Series

Instagram Contests

• Mon., Dec. 1 - Fri., Dec. 5  |  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. 1

• Tote-tastic Tote Bag Decorating
  • 2 - 3 p.m.  |  Orbach  |  While supplies last  |  We have tote bags, paint pens, and markers. Keep the tote bag you decorate!
• Surprise Snack Giveaway with ASUCR
  • Time is a SURPRISE  |  Rivera & Orbach  |  *While supplies last

TUESDAY, DEC. 2

• Taco Tuesday
  • 2 p.m.  |  Orbach  |  *While supplies last  |  Grab a taco on us!

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3

• Therapy Fluffies with The Well
  • Noon - 2 p.m.  |  Rivera & Orbach  | Please note, cats and dogs will be in Rivera. Orbach will only have dogs.
• Virtual Kahoot!
  • 3 - 4  p.m.  |  RSVP on Eventbrite to save your seat. Play via Zoom to win an Amazon gift card. 

THURSDAY, DEC. 4

• Stained Glass Keychain Making
  • 2 - 3 p.m.  |  Orbach  |  While supplies last  |  Make a small keychain pendant made of stained glass!

FRIDAY, DEC. 5

• Galaxy Jars
  • 2 - 3 p.m.  |  Rivera  |  While supplies last  |  Create and keep your own galaxy jar!
• Finals are a Piece of Cake
  • 3 p.m.  |  Orbach  |  While supplies last  |  Grab a slice of cake on us!

SUNDAY, DEC. 7

• R'Finals Study Jam (Tutoring) with The Academic Resource Center
  • 4 - 8 p.m.  |  Orbach  |  Need help with finals? Head over to Orbach for free drop-in tutoring from the ARC. 

MONDAY, DEC. 8

• Slice Your Way Through Finals
  • 2 p.m.  |  Rivera  |  While supplies last  |  Grab a slice of pizza on us!

TUESDAY, DEC. 9

• Bingo
  • 2 - 3 p.m.  |  Orbach  |  Winners receive a $20 Amazon gift card

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 10

• R'Pantry Pop-Up Food Giveaway with Basic Needs
  • Noon  |  Orbach  |  While supplies last
• Collage Art
  • 2 - 3 p.m.  |  Rivera  |  While supplies last  |  Create your own collage, we're supplying everything that you'll need!

THURSDAY, DEC. 11

• Surprise Snack Giveaway with ASUCR
  • 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. 4 through 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12

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. 4
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. 5
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. 6
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. 7
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. 8 - Thursday, Dec. 11
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. 12
Hours for both libraries: 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Orbach ends 24-hour Study Hall)