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Fall hours, food rules, mask-on study spaces and more library updates

Mills and Thode libraries offer masks-on study spaces to accommodate students who prefer to wear their masks indoors.

September 7, 2022

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Mills Memorial Library as seen from Mill Plaza, near the hot dog cart.
Mills Memorial Library, above, and H.G. Thode Library of Science and Engineering are open for the fall term.

Mills Memorial Library and H.G. Thode Library of Science and Engineering are open for the fall term, with several important updates to note.

Masking will continue to be strongly encouraged inside campus buildings, including libraries.

New this fall are dedicated masks-on study spaces in Mills and Thode to accommodate students who prefer to wear their masks indoors. These areas will feature extra masks, wipes and a limited number of public computers. Locations are listed below.

This fall also marks a return to allowing food and beverages in Mills and Thode libraries.

The Reactor Café in Thode library has reopened and vending machines in library spaces are functional and restocked.

Innis Library, McMaster’s business library, remains closed during the construction of its new home in the McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery. Find business resources and assistance on the library’s website and at Mills.

Follow news and updates about Mills, Thode, and Innis libraries on Instagram and Twitter.


Fall term library hours

Mills and Thode libraries

Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Hours for the Health Sciences Library can be found on its website.

Mills Learning Commons only

Enter via southeast tower of Mills library

Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Masks-on study spaces

Masks required in these rooms; no food allowed

Mills Memorial Library: Mills Connections Centre, first floor, room L113
H.G. Thode Library: Silent study room, lower level, room B115

The Reactor Café

Hours for the Reactor Café on the main floor of Thode Library are available on McMaster Hospitality’s website.


Library users are encouraged to check the hours webpage before coming to visit our spaces, as hours may be adjusted throughout the fall term.

Got questions? Email library@mcmaster.ca

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