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closed 8am - 11pm

Occupancy at 68%

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open 8am - 2am

Occupancy at 62%

Thode Library
open 8am - 2am

Occupancy at 31%

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closed 9am - 8:45pm

Occupancy at 0%

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Latest News

December 2, 2025

New series of research guides launched at McMaster

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

December 1, 2025

Students taking study breaks to create holiday cards for seniors

McMaster University Libraries are collecting handmade holiday cards for local seniors until Dec. 15, 2025.

November 27, 2025

Give back with the libraries’ holiday clothing, toy and food drive

Donations are being accepted from Nov. 24-Dec.17, 2025.

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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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Queer Study Buddies

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Dec 2, 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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Hamilton Public Library Bookmobile at McMaster

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Dec 2, 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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