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open 8am - 11pm

Occupancy at 59%

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open 9am - 8:45pm

Occupancy at 79%

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September 28, 2026

The art of conservation

Bronwen Glover uses art and science in her daily work as an archives and books conservator at McMaster University Libraries. 

September 23, 2026

Hamilton Reads 2026 concludes with writing contest and events

This year’s featured book, The Migrant Rain Falls in Reverse, is by McMaster alumnus Vinh Nguyen. 

September 11, 2026

Meet Lisa Richter, 2026-2027 Mabel Pugh Taylor Writer in Residence

Lisa Richter is a Toronto-based poet, writer, and educator.

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Upcoming Events

Cozy Crafternoon: Spoopy Pumpkin Painting

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Oct 6, 2026
1:00 pm TO 3:00 pm

Grab a brush, and unwind with us for our spoopy October installment of Cozy Crafternoon; a laid-back crafting series held in Mills Library (Room L215).

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Queer Study Buddies

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Oct 6, 2026
1:30 pm TO 4:30 pm

Tuesdays 1:30pm-4:30pm, Lyons New Media Centre (4th floor), Mills Memorial Library.  

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Research Assignments: Annotated Bibliographies

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Oct 6, 2026
1:30 pm TO 2:20 pm

Learn how to create an effective annotated bibliography for your research assignments.

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