Events | McMaster University Libraries

Upcoming Events

Mastering the Library: A guide for new graduate students

Sep 28, 2026

Whether you're new to McMaster or looking to refresh your knowledge of library services, this online library orientation created specifically for graduate students will help you get started and maximize the resources available th

Sew Good Together: First Meet-Up!

Sep 28, 2026

2:30 pm TO 4:30 pm

Bring your textiles project and join us for a welcoming, supportive space to sew, create, and learn together! Our first meet-up is an opportunity to work on your own projects with support from knowledgeable volunteers and fellow makers.

Creating Documents with LaTeX

Sep 28, 2026

3:30 pm TO 4:30 pm

This workshop will introduce you to LaTeX, a typesetting system commonly used in STEM disciplines to create high-quality documents and easily write mathematical equations.

DORA: Establishing & Maintaining Researcher Profiles

Sep 29, 2026

1:00 pm TO 2:00 pm

The ability to effectively track and communicate your research impact is an essential skill for today’s researchers.

Queer Study Buddies

Sep 29, 2026

1:30 pm TO 4:30 pm

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

Hamilton Public Library Bookmobile at McMaster

Sep 29, 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.

Crafting Drop-In: Shrink Film Keychains

Sep 30, 2026

12:30 pm TO 3:00 pm

Come make a fun, personalized shrink film keychain! Design your own shapes, drawings, or mini creations and watch them shrink down into a durable little keepsake.

Repair Café

Sep 30, 2026

3:30 pm TO 5:30 pm

Have something broken, damaged, or not working quite right?

Knowledge Synthesis Series: Comprehensive Approaches to Grey Literature in Research

Oct 1, 2026

10:30 am TO 11:20 am

Grey literature such as reports, theses, conference proceedings, and government documents—plays a critical role in ensuring research completeness and reducing publication bias.

Pomodoro Café

Oct 1, 2026

11:00 am TO 2:00 pm

A student-led study group designed to manage time pressure and anxiety.

Hamilton Reads 2026: Student Book Club

Oct 1, 2026

12:30 pm TO 1:20 pm

Join this second book club session by the Writing and Academic Skills team. This is a partnered event with Hamilton Reads through the Hamilton Public Library.

Introduction to Data Analysis with SPSS

Oct 1, 2026

1:30 pm TO 3:30 pm

Looking for an accessible way to analyze data? SPSS is a widely used statistical software that makes it easy to explore, summarize, and interpret data—no programming required.