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closed 3pm - 11pm

Occupancy at 4%

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closed 8am - 2am

Occupancy at 6%

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closed 3pm - 2am

Occupancy at 2%

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closed 12pm - 7:45pm

Occupancy at 0%

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March 27, 2026

Hamilton Reads 2026 featured book by McMaster alumnus Vinh Nguyen

McMaster University is hosting book clubs, workshops, and events as part of the annual program led by Hamilton Public Library.

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March 25, 2026

Spring and summer construction at Mills Memorial Library

Planned renovations will result in the temporary closure of some library spaces at Mills in late April after final exams conclude. 

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March 20, 2026

Health Sciences Library winter newsletter now available

HSL Happenings highlights projects, events, and resources at the Health Sciences Library.

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Year of Environmental Action: March Book Display

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Mar 1, 2026
12:05 am TO Mar 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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Mar 31, 2026
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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Mar 31, 2026
4:30 pm TO 5:00 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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