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open 8am - 11pm

Occupancy at 91%

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open 8am - 11pm

Occupancy at 54%

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open 9am - 8:45pm

Occupancy at 42%

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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 12, 2025

Reminder: LinkedIn Learning subscription ending September 2025

McMaster’s subscription to the online platform ends on Sept. 22, 2025.  

September 11, 2025

Archives Alive talk introduces Doves Press and Bindery Collection at McMaster

McMaster University Libraries acquired the complete run of editions in 2024.

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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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Camp Library Crawl

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Sep 23, 2025
10:00 am TO 2:00 pm

🔥Library Crawl 2025 🔥 Join us at MUSC-Mills Plaza (outside Mills Library) for our annual Library Crawl - a celebration of campus spirit, adventure, and community!

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Queer Study Buddies

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Sep 23, 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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