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open 8am - 11pm

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open 8am - 11pm

Occupancy at 10%

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closed 9am - 8:45pm

Occupancy at 0%

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Libraries buzzing with activities for Thrive Week

From mini golf to therapy dog visits, campus libraries are the place to be from Jan. 26-30, 2026.

January 19, 2026

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Upcoming Events

Year of Environmental Action: January Book Display

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Jan 1, 2026
1:00 am TO Jan 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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Vision Board Drop-In

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Jan 23, 2026
2:00 pm TO 4:00 pm

Unplug, get creative, and bring your 2026 goals to life! ✂️✨

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How to take headshots

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Jan 26, 2026
11:30 am TO 12:30 pm

Need a new headshot for your portfolio? Want to take other people's headshots? Come learn how at Lyons New Media Centre. Join our workshop to learn how to set up flash photography lights, camera settings, poses, and more!   

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