De-Stress at Rivera & Orbach Libraries During Finals

The UCR Library's Finals Week Stress Relief is back, Monday, June 2 - Thursday, June 12. This quarter, we have craft events, food giveaways, contests, and more! Our partners this quarter are The Well's Active Minds, Basic Needs, and the ARC!

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

Spring 2025 Finals Week Stress Relief Event Series

INSTAGRAM COMMENT CONTESTS

• Mon., June 2 - Fri., June 6  |  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, JUNE 2

• Sand Art Event
  • 2 - 3 p.m.  |  Rivera |  *While supplies last  |  We have bottles and sand for you to make your sand art!

TUESDAY, JUNE 3

• DONUT Give Up: Donut Giveaway
  • 11 a.m.  |  Orbach  |  *While supplies last  |  Grab a glazed or chocolate glazed donut!
• Bingo
  • 2 - 3 p.m.  |  Orbach  |  *5 Winners receive an Amazon gift card

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4

• Spin It to Win It
  • 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.  |  Rivera  |  *While supplies last  |  Spin the wheel and answer a trivia question for prizes!
• 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!

THURSDAY, JUNE 5

• Therapy Fluffies with The Well's Active Minds
  • Noon - 2 p.m.  |  Rivera & Orbach  | Please note, cats and dogs will be in Rivera. Orbach will only have dogs. 
• Make Your Own Beaded Animal Keychain
  • 2 - 3 p.m.  |  Rivera  |  *While supplies last

FRIDAY, JUNE 6

• Finger Painting
  • 1 - 2 p.m.  |  Orbach |  *While supplies last  |  We're supplying the paint and paper for your finger painting creations!

SUNDAY, JUNE 8

• R'Finals Study Jam (Tutoring) with The Academic Resource Center (The ARC)  
  • 4 - 8 p.m.  |  Orbach  

MONDAY, JUNE 9

• Corn Kick: Esquites Giveaway
  • 2 p.m.  |  Orbach  |  *While supplies last

TUESDAY, JUNE 10

• Boba Boost: Boba Giveaway
  • 11 a.m.  |  Rivera |  *While supplies last
• Virtual Kahoot! 
  • 2 p.m.  |  RSVP on Eventbrite to save your seat. Play via Zoom to win an Amazon gift card. 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11

• R'Pantry Pop-Up Food Giveaway with Basic Needs
  • Noon  |  Orbach  |  *While supplies last

THURSDAY, JUNE 12

• Throwback Thursday: Lunchable Giveaway
  • 2 p.m.  |  Rivera & Orbach  |  *While supplies last  |  Grab a Lunchable, Gogurt, and Capri Sun!

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, June 5 through 7 p.m. on Friday, June 13

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, June 5
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, June 6
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, June 7
Service hours for Rivera & Orbach: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Study Hall for Orbach Library: 10 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday, June 8
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, June 9 - Thursday, June 12
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, June 13
Hours for both libraries: 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Orbach ends 24-hour Study Hall)