Finals Week Stress Relief at the UCR Library

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

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  • Thursday, December 11, 2025
Free Event

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 CenterASUCRBasic 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. 

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