The UCR Library is committed to creating a supportive atmosphere for our students, as final exams can breed a lot of stress. That is why we present our Finals Week Stress Relief (FWSR) event series at the end of every quarter.

These events give library employees an opportunity to get to know our students better, and for our students to let off steam together in a safe and fun way.

The only events you need to RSVP for is are virtual Kahoot! games. 

Finals Week Stress Relief will kick off on Monday, December 4, 2023. The full event schedule will include:

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. Check back here on Monday, December 4 for the Google Form and start 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

Therapy Fluffies with The Well's Active Minds

• Noon - 2 p.m.  |  Rivera & Orbach  

Surprise Snack Giveaway with ASUCR Internal Affairs

• Time is a SURPRISE  |  Rivera & Orbach  |  *While supplies last

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8

Squeegee Painting 

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

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10

Study Jam (Tutoring) with The Academic Resource Center (The ARC) 

• 4 - 8 p.m.  |  Orbach  

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)