Mills & Thode Libraries fall hours and new masks-on study spaces

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, but not required, inside campus buildings like libraries.

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

This fall also marks the return of both food and beverages being allowed in Mills and Thode libraries. The Reactor Café in Thode library will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Vending machines in library spaces are now 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. Business resources and assistance can be found on the library’s website and at Mills library.

Library hours effective Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022

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.

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 only; no food allowed

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

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