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Steacie Library


The Steacie Library opened on October 14, 1966, making it the first York University Library.  The library was named after Ned Steacie, a prominent research chemist. Today it houses resources relating to general science, mathematics and statistics, computer science and technology, physics, chemistry, earth science, biology, kinesiology, neuroscience and nursing.

Steacie Hours


Steacie Science and Engineering Library

Jan 12
Monday
9am - 9pm
Jan 13
Tuesday
9am - 9pm
Jan 14
Wednesday
9am - 9pm
Jan 15
Thursday
Closed Due to inclement weather
Jan 16
Friday
9am - 4:30pm
Jan 17
Saturday
Closed
Jan 18
Sunday
Closed

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Location


136 Campus Walk
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, ON M3J 1P3
 416-736-5084
steacref@yorku.ca

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