Broadened Service Offer at BAnQ
See what services are currently available at the Grande Bibliothèque and at BAnQ's other facilities. Some restrictions remain in place due to the pandemic.
About BAnQ
Patrons can once again browse the stacks at the Grande Bibliothèque and borrow materials without having to place them on hold.
They can use a computer station (for one hour) or find a seated spot to read or do individual work.
The opening hours are:
The National Collection and Le Square are only open to users by appointment.
It is not required anymore to reserve a spot to visit the Espace Jeunes (the children's library).
Staff members will continue to process requests by email, phone and by online appointment.
For more information, go to our FAQ page.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grande Bibliothèque | Closed | From 10 am to 7 pm | From 10 am to 7 pm | From 10 am to 7 pm | From 10 am to 7 pm | From 10 am to 5 pm | From 10 am to 5 pm |
| Boutique de BAnQ | Closed | From 11 am to 5 pm | From 11 am to 5 pm | From 11 am to 5 pm | From 11 am to 5 pm | From 11 am to 5 pm | Closed |
| Espace Jeunes | Closed | From 10 am to 7 pm | From 10 am to 7 pm | From 10 am to 7 pm | From 10 am to 7 pm | From 10 am to 5 pm | From 10 am to 5 pm |
| Le Square (in French only) |
Closed | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | Closed | Closed |
| National Collection | Closed | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | Closed |
Address
475, boulevard De Maisonneuve Est
Montréal (Québec) H2L 5C4
Telephone: 514 873-1100 (Montréal region)
or 1 800 363-9028 (elsewhere in Québec)
Fax: 514 873-9312
Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Friday: 10 am to 7 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
Espace Jeunes (the children's library)
Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Friday: 10 am to 7 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
BAnQ's Boutique
Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: Closed
Parking
400 spaces (access through Avenue Savoie and Rue Berri).
See rates
Metro:
Berri-UQAM
Buses:
15, 30, 125
Photo: Bernard Fougères
The Grande Bibliothèque, a vast public space of 33,000 square metres in the heart of Québec's largest city, is an exceptional cultural venue providing open and free access to more than four million items, including two million books. Essentially, all collections are part of two major ones: a Universal Circulating Collection and the National Collection.
In addition, the Grande Bibliothèque provides specialized services for, among other groups, children ages 0 to 13, teenagers, business people, newcomers to Québec, members of cultural communities and persons with visual or other impairments.