Update: Gerstein Science Information Centre is closed all day. Our Gerstein Library Virtual Help Desk will remain open regular hours and closes at 2pm today. 💻 library.utoronto.ca/use/service/... 🕕 library.utoronto.ca/library/gers...

📢Due to weather conditions, the Gerstein Science Information Centre will be closed today till 12pm.❄️

⚠️ Weather Update: Due to heavy snowfall and the impacts on public transit, the #UofT St. George campus is closed until 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Monday, January 26, 2026. A status update will be posted online today by 10:00 a.m. at utoronto.ca/campus-status

Dream of designing in 3D? Learn 3D design basics - perfect for makers who want to design a digital file for creating customized physical objects! Intro to 3D Design w.Tinkercad 🗓️ Jan 30, 12-1:30 📍Gerstein Library For current #UofT students/faculty/staff 👉 uoft.me/gerstein3dtraining

Coming next week! ⛓️‍💥📱📊

Happening tomorrow!

Give your new #UofTStartup a boost!💡🚀 Attend our Launchpad workshop - entrepreneurs will get key info on accelerators, library resources, commercialization, funding opportunities,& community resources! 🗓️ Jan 27, 12-1pm 💻 Zoom Sign up: uoft.me/e-shipworkshop For current #UofT students/faculty/staff

📢Weather update❄️ Due to severe weather, all U of T campuses are closed today. Note: Gerstein Library & Robarts Library buildings remain open as study spaces for those already on campus. Kibo Cafe is closed (at Gerstein) but Starbucks is open (at Robarts). Stay warm and safe #UofT!

Interested in growing native plants? Learn to properly prep seeds that need to be stored in the cold before they can grow in the spring! 🌱Seed Sitting Workshop 🗓️Jan 20  |  12-1pm 📍Gerstein Library For current #UofT students/staff/faculty 🔗 uoft.me/seed-sitting... cc @uoftlibraries.bsky.social

🎉Your 2026 resolution: Learn how to 3D print!✅ New workshop schedule is up - no previous knowledge needed. 🖨️Gerstein + MADLab 3D Printing Safety Training 🗓️Jan 16, Feb 20, Mar 20, Apr 17 | 12-1pm 📍MADlab, Gerstein Library For current #UofT students/faculty/staff 🔗 uoft.me/gerstein3dprinting

Happy holidays, #UofT 💙 The university will be closed from Dec. 24, 2025 to Jan. 2, 2026. To find resources for the U of T community, please visit utoronto.ca/utogether. We wish you a safe & restful winter break! ❄️

Wishing you a cozy & relaxing holiday break #UofT! ❄️ Gerstein Library will be closed Dec 24-Jan 2. We’ll reopen on Jan 3rd. Take note: Our ask.gerstein email service + Virtual Help Desk reopen on Jan 5th. 🗓️ Holiday closures: library.utoronto.ca/libraries?se... cc @uoftlibraries.bsky.social

Thank you for an incredible semester across all 40 #UofT Libraries 💙 Wishing you a joyful, restful holiday break🎄 Holiday hours + digital resources are always available at library.utoronto.ca — including journals and streaming, on campus or away. See you in the new year 📆✨

Have you ever borrowed seeds from the Gerstein Garden & Seed Library? We would love to hear from you - survey open till Nov 22: forms.gle/cJoqzqVgmKKV...

Celebrate 90 yrs of astronomical education & exploration! 🔭🪐 ✨ EXHIBITION: THE DAVID DUNLAP OBSERVATORY AT 90 ✨ 🗓️ NOV 14 - APR 2, 2026 📍 Gerstein Library View fascinating artifacts used at the Observatory, part of #UofT’s Dept of Astronomy & Astrophysics’ historical collection ℹ️ uoft.me/dunlap90

Reminder: Last workshop on Author Identity & Research Impact is tomorrow! Sign up: uoft.me/get-publishe...

Want to try out 3D printing? Take our two upcoming intro workshops on 3D design & printing principles, tools, techniques. No previous knowledge required. 🧊Intro to 3D Design w. Tinkercad 🗓️Nov 18, 1-2:30 🖨️3D Printing Safety Training 🗓️Nov 21, 12-1 📍Gerstein Library 👉 uoft.me/gerstein3dtraining

Finished your manuscript but don’t know how to get published? Attend our workshop series: 🗓️Nov 4: Scholarly Publishing Landscape 🗓️Nov 5: Choosing a Journal & Manuscript Consideration 🗓️Nov 12: Author ID & Research Impact 💻Zoom For current #UofT students/staff/faculty 👉 uoft.me/get-published-2025

Have a great idea or invention for your #UofT startup, but need to protect it? Learn how to uncover prior patents, read a patent & more at our workshop: 🔒Resources for Patent Research 📅Nov 6, 12-2pm 💻via Zoom Open to current #UofT students/staff/faculty 🔗 uoft.me/e-shipworkshop

A reminder that we’ll be closed on Mon Oct 13 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy the long weekend #UofT! We’ll reopen on Tues Oct 14. 🗓️ More hours info: gerstein.library.utoronto.ca/visit @uoftlibraries.bsky.social

Have a startup idea but don’t know the industry? Learn how to find & read market research reports, explore industry analysis,& more! Open to current #UofT students/staff/faculty, in all disciplines 📊 Intro to Industry Research 🗓️ Oct 22 🕐 12-1pm 💻 Zoom 👉 uoft.me/e-shipworkshop

Learn 3D design basics at our in-person workshop - perfect for makers who want to design customized physical objects! 🧊Intro to 3D Design with Tinkercad 🗓️ Oct 21 📍Gerstein Library Open to current #UofT students/faculty/staff 👉 uoft.me/gerstein3dtraining @uoftlibraries.bsky.social

Join UTSC for Science Literacy Week as we do all things Mars 🚀 Partnering with the @onsciencecentre.bsky.social, come enjoy pop-up activities and events, then stay and for the movie screening of The Martian. www.eventbrite.com/e/science-or... @utscbiology.bsky.social #UTSC #utsclibrary

🧪🥼🧫Science Literacy Week returns Oct 6-12 at participating #UofT Libraries! 🎉 🌊🪐Explore the wonders of science from Sea to Space at a wide variety of events, including a pop-up planetarium, sun gazing, space robotics talk, rare books & much more! ℹ️ Sign-up: uoft.me/scilit @uoftlibraries.bsky.social

📣Please note that our summer hours from Mon Aug 18-Sun Aug 31 are: Mon-Thurs: 8:30am-7pm Fri: 8:30-6pm Sat: 9am-5pm Sun: CLOSED HOLIDAY CLOSURE: Sept 1 🗓️ More info on current hours: gerstein.library.utoronto.ca/visit Other @uoftlibraries.bsky.social hours: library.utoronto.ca/library-hours

📣Reminder: We’ll be closed Aug 1 for the Presidential Holiday & Aug 4 for the Civic Holiday (Gerstein is open on Aug 2 & 3). Enjoy the extra long weekend, #UofT! 🗓️ Gerstein hours: gerstein.library.utoronto.ca/visit All @uoftlibraries.bsky.social hours: onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/library-hours

📣A reminder that we’ll be closed on Mon June 30 for the Presidential Holiday & Tues July 1 for Canada Day. Enjoy the long weekend, #UofT! 😎 🗓️ Gerstein hours & closures: gerstein.library.utoronto.ca/visit For all @uoftlibraries.bsky.social hours: onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/library-hours

🌈 Happy Pride, U of T! These quotes come from LGBTQ2A+ authors whose voices we admire for their power to inspire, empower, and advocate for equality. We are proud to stand with our 2SLGBTQIA+ students - today and every day. 💖📚

📣Call for participants! Do you teach a #UofT health sciences course that incorporates 3D technologies such as design, scanning, or printing into assignments/training/learning objects? You may be eligible to take part in a new survey! ✅https://gerstein.library.utoronto.ca/call-survey-participants

Happy weekend #UofT! Gerstein Library’s Summer Hours start tomorrow, Sat May 31: Mon-Thurs: 8:30am-10pm Fri: 8:30-6pm Sat-Sun: 9am-5pm 🗓️ Gerstein Hours info: gerstein.library.utoronto.ca/visit 🗓️Hours for other @uoftlibraries.bsky.social Libraries: onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/library-hours

Happy extra-long weekend #UofT!😎 We’ll be closed on Fri May 16 for the Presidential Holiday & Mon May 19 for Victoria Day. Gerstein is open on Sat May 17 & Sun May 18. 🕕 Hours: gerstein.library.utoronto.ca/visit Other @uoftlibraries.bsky.social hours: onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/library-hours

Welcome to our new Bluesky account 🦋 - you’re also welcome to visit us at in-person at Gerstein 😀 We’re open till 11pm tonight!

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