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open 8am - 11pm

Occupancy at 32%

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open 8am - 11pm

Occupancy at 100%

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open 8am - 11pm

Occupancy at 67%

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open 9am - 8:45pm

Occupancy at 29%

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Latest News

October 6, 2025

McMaster libraries launch program to address student loneliness

The Reach Out Project aims to build belonging and support well-being among McMaster students.

October 1, 2025

Libraries introduce new group study room booking system

Patrons can now easily book a group study room at Health Sciences, Mills, or Thode libraries.

September 29, 2025

New toolkit helps community groups take leading role in data management

The Community Research Data Toolkit lives online in open-access formats.

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Upcoming Events

Year of Environmental Action: October Book Display

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Oct 6, 2025
1:00 am TO Oct 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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Oct 7, 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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Oct 7, 2025
3:30 pm TO 4:30 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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