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open 8am - 11pm

Occupancy at 59%

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open 9am - 8:45pm

Occupancy at 33%

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Environmental Action
September 15, 2025

Libraries launch year of events and displays focused on environmental action

The Year of Environmental Action features book displays, repair cafés, an art competition, and more from September 2025 through April 2026.

September 10, 2025

Queer Study Buddies returns for another year at McMaster libraries

The Queer Study Buddies program offers a queer-friendly study and socialization space in Mills Memorial Library.

September 8, 2025

Lyons New Media Centre celebrates 15th anniversary

Lyons New Media Centre gives the McMaster community access to unique media equipment and services.

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Upcoming Events

Year of Environmental Action: September Book Display

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Sep 15, 2025
1:00 am TO Sep 30, 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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Plant Giveaway!

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Sep 16, 2025
10:00 am TO 11:00 am

The Libraries are giving away some free plants to kick off the Year of Environmental Action! Stop by the front desk at either Mills or the Health Sciences Library to pick up a new addition to your dorm, apartment, or office.

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Queer Study Buddies

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Sep 16, 2025
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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