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open 8am - 11pm

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open 8am - 11pm

Occupancy at 82%

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open 8am - 11pm

Occupancy at 39%

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open 9am - 8:45pm

Occupancy at 44%

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January 9, 2026

AV tech wizard Kevin Andrews has been on the job for 45 years

From slide projectors to smart classrooms, Andrews has done it all.

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January 5, 2026

Libraries boosting podcast support for McMaster community

Students, faculty and staff can access new podcasting kits, training and expert guidance to support their projects.

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December 11, 2025

Meet Cathy Grisé, Sherman Centre’s new academic director

Grisé shares her vision for the Sherman Centre, how her background informs her work, and why digital scholarship matters.

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Year of Environmental Action: January Book Display

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Jan 1, 2026
1:00 am TO Jan 31, 2026 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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Jan 13, 2026
1:30 pm TO 4:30 pm

QSB is back for 2026! Make your own 2026 Punch Card to get your year off to a great start. --- Join us at Queer Study Buddies for community and study support! 

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Hamilton Public Library Bookmobile at McMaster

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Jan 13, 2026
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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