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The Gerstein Science Information Centre is the largest academic science and medicine library in Canada, and the 2nd largest library at the University of Toronto. Check this page for our most current updates on services and spaces during the pandemic: https://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/covid-19-library-updates-2021-2022

10/02/2026

Passionate about science? Learn to use art +collage to share your science story in a zine! ✂️📰📚🎨

Join us for a fun workshop and explore your personal relationship to science, from the questions that hooked you to the ones that you’re still asking. Learn how to make a zine and pick up some tips and tricks for communicating science! Bring your curiosity for science!

🗓️Tues Oct 6, 12-2pm
📍Engineering & Computer Science Library (10 King’s College Road, Sandford Fleming Building)
👥Open to current UofT students (from absolute beginners to experts!)

🔗Sign up: visit link in bio or go to uoft.me/scizineworkshop

(Part of Science Literacy Week at )

&ComputerScienceLibrary

09/28/2026

Coming soon to participating near you - Science Literacy Week: Curiosity, Unleashed! 🎉 Fascinated by how wonderfully (and sometimes weirdly!) science helps shape our everyday world? 🤩 From Oct 4-11, satisfy your curiosity about all things science and join us for interactive demos, fun trivia, engaging displays and exhibitions, & much more! 🧪🔬🔭

More info 👉: check link in bio, swipe for QR code, or go to https://uoft.me/scilit

09/17/2026

📣🚧FALL 2026 construction alert‼️
Renovations for the main floor & lower level are underway - we apologize for the inconvenience.

👂🙉Loud work during the day will be kept to a minimum, but there may be times when construction is louder than usual. Please ask staff about other quiet study areas and pick up a pair of free ear plugs at the Public Service Desk (Main floor)

Read below for what’s affected/not affected:⬇️⬇️⬇️

WHAT’S AFFECTED:
🏢Main floor:
❌Right side that used to have the Garden & Seed Library,Book Stop,computers,b/w printer
➡️They’re all relocated in the Wallace Room or the Short Term Loan area

🚽1-Below:
❌Washrooms by Kibo Café
➡️Nearest washroom is on main floor

WHAT’S STILL OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE:
✅Most of main floor,including the Heritage Reading Room; all other floors

ℹ️For any updates, more access info, & alternate routes inside the building, check link in bio

Stay tuned - we look forward to welcoming you back to our transformed spaces in the coming months!

09/17/2026

Have a new company and need to scope out the competition?
Explore the wide world of company info and gain key competitor insights - attend this session to learn how to:

⚖️Evaluate different types of company info & understand the differences between public/private companies  🔎Find both direct/indirect competitor info  📈Practice finding company documents and reports

Company & Competitor Research
🗓️Oct 1, 12-1pm
💻via Zoom

(Part of the Entrepreneurship Research Skills Co-Curricular Record (CCR)) 
Open to current students/staff/faculty of all disciplines

Sign up: See link in bio, swipe for QR code, or visit uoft.me/e-shipworkshop

09/16/2026

Dreaming of bringing your designs to life in 3D? Get certified and learn how to 3D print at our fall safety training workshops - now open for registration!:

🖨️Gerstein + MADLab 3D Printing Safety Training
🗓️Sept 17, Sept 25, Oct 16 | 12-1 pm
📍Gerstein Science Information Centre (at new lab location on 2nd floor)
Open to all current students, staff, faculty!

🔗Sign up: swipe for QR code, see link in bio, or go to
https://uoft.me/gerstein3Dtraining

09/15/2026

Dear students, we’ve only been together a few weeks…but it’s time to take a Break 💔(Away from your studies📚📑⛓️‍💥)
📣Introducing our brand new STUDY BREAK SERIES @ Gerstein Library - join us for FREE crafts, a FREE farmer’s market, and FREE animal visits!
➡️➡️➡️Swipe to see what else is happening this Fall 2026.
Coming up next week:

🪴🧶 Make Your Own Beaded Plant 📅 Thurs Sept 24 | ⏰ 12-1 PM 📍 In person, Gerstein Science Information Centre (9 King’s College Circle)

Learn how to make a viral beaded plant! No experience is needed, and all materials are free and provided.

Open to all current students/staff/faculty
Spot are limited.
🔗Sign up: uoft.me/gersteinstudybreak2026 or click link in bio

09/14/2026

Think your idea is ready for takeoff?💡🚀Don’t miss our upcoming Launchpad workshop! Budding entrepreneurs will get key info on accelerators, library resources, commercialization, funding opportunities, & community resources!

🗓️ Wed Sept 23, 12-1pm
💻 via Zoom
Sign up: swipe for QR code, click link in bio, or go to uoft.me/e-shipworkshop

Open to all current students, faculty, and staff.

(Part of the Entrepreneurship Research Skills Co-Curricular Record (CCR))

09/04/2026

📢 REMINDER - LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY CLOSURE ON MON SEPT 7📢 We’ll reopen on Tues Sept 8.
We look forward to welcoming you all back to school after the long weekend ! 😎

🗓️ For more info on current summer and upcoming fall hours, see link in bio 🔗

08/21/2026

📣AUG/SEPT SUMMER HOURS CHANGE🕕
Please note that our summer hours from Mon Aug 24- Sun Sept 6 are as follows:

Mon-Thurs: 8:30am-7pm
Fri: 8:30-5pm
Sat: 9am-5pm
Sun: CLOSED

HOLIDAY CLOSURE: Mon Sept 7

🗓️ For more info on current summer hours, see link in bio 🔗

Address

9 King's College Circle
Toronto, ON
M5S1A5

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 7pm
Thursday	8:30am - 7pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Website

https://gerstein.library.utoronto.ca/

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