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Mills Library
open 3pm - 11pm

Occupancy at 16%

Mills Learning Commons
open Open 24 Hours

Occupancy at 55%

Thode Library
open Open 24 Hours

Occupancy at 53%

Health Sciences Library
open 12pm - 7:45pm

Occupancy at 59%

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December 11, 2025

Meet Cathy Grisé, Sherman Centre’s new academic director

Grisé shares her vision for the Sherman Centre, how her background informs her work, and why digital scholarship matters.

December 8, 2025

December closures at campus libraries

Campus libraries are closed for the winter break, reopening for the start of classes in January 2026.

December 2, 2025

New series of research guides launched at McMaster

The guides offer accessible support for students, faculty, and staff navigating research.

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Upcoming Events

Year of Environmental Action: December Book Display

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Dec 1, 2025
1:00 am TO Dec 31, 2025 11:55 pm

Learn about the environment and how you can help our planet by checking out our curated displays of books. You can find our displays in both Mills (2nd floor, outside Learning Commons) and Thode (1st floor, glass display case).

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Library Pets

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Dec 15, 2025
1:00 pm TO 2:00 pm

Come visit with Jaina, a friendly Golden Retriever from Therapy Tails Dog Therapy Program! Take a moment to pause, breathe, and de-stress with her.

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Hamilton Public Library Bookmobile at McMaster

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Dec 16, 2025
2:30 pm TO 3:30 pm

The Bookmobile is a library branch on wheels that makes neighbourhood stops, and it rolls up to campus every week.

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