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Welcome to the OCAD U Library! We're here to support your research, learning, and studio practice.

Locations

Dorothy H. Hoover Library: 113 McCaul Street, Level 2, room 215 (also accessible from 122 St. Patrick St.)
Library Learning Zone: 113 McCaul St., Level 1, room 110 (also accessible from 122 St. Patrick St.)
University Archives: 230 Richmond St. W., 8th floor (elevator access only)
 

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Hours

Dorothy H. Hoover Library
113 McCaul Street, 2nd floor, Room 215 (also accessible from 122 St. Patrick St.)

Winter Holiday Schedule:

  •  December 15-19, 2025: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • December 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026: Closed
  • January 5-18, 2026: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The returns box is open for book drop-offs.

Holiday Closures
Winter Holiday Closure: December 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026

 

Library Learning Zone
113 McCaul St., Level 1, room 110 (also accessible from 122 St. Patrick St.)

Winter Holiday Schedule:

  •  December 15-19, 2025: Monday-Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • December 20, 2025 – January 11, 2026: Closed
  • January 12-18, 2026: Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Note: except for public events and exhibitions, a valid OCAD U ID card is required to enter the Library Learning Zone.

 

Archives Hours

The University Archives are open by appointment only. For reference questions related to the University Archives, please contact our librarians at libraryresearch@ocadu.ca, or the Archivist at archives@ocadu.ca.

Note: All library locations are closed on statutory holidays and during OCAD U's Winter Closure.