Unwind at Rivera & Orbach Libraries During Fall Finals Season

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
  • 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.