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Latest News

March 25, 2026

Spring and summer construction at Mills Memorial Library

Planned renovations will result in the temporary closure of some library spaces at Mills in late April after final exams conclude. 

March 20, 2026

Health Sciences Library winter newsletter now available

HSL Happenings highlights projects, events, and resources at the Health Sciences Library.

March 19, 2026

Mabel Pugh Taylor writers in residence announced

Three writers have been named to McMaster University's writer in residence program from 2026 to 2029.

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Upcoming Events

Year of Environmental Action: March Book Display

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Mar 1, 2026
12:05 am TO Mar 31, 2026 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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Queer Study Buddies

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Mar 31, 2026
1:30 pm TO 4:30 pm

Join us at Queer Study Buddies for community and study support!  We are a free, drop-in study group that provides a safe and inclusive space for 2SLGBTQ+ students to connect. No registration required!

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Hamilton Public Library Bookmobile at McMaster

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Mar 31, 2026
4:30 pm TO 5:00 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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