BAnQ Grande Bibliothèque

I loved everything about it. The service to give me my library card was super fast. The fact that you can self check books to take home without having to wait.. How calm it is. Basically it's great! Highly recommend it

I recommend Grande Bibliothèque de BAnQ for its modern, inviting space with plenty of seating and study desks. It also houses a great collection of French BD bandes dessinées, making it a perfect spot for both studying and exploring comics. The atmosphere is welcoming and the facilities are well-maintained, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking for a conducive environment for learning and discovery.

Beautiful library, lots of lighting, beautiful architecture, huge selection of items. You can even borrow blu-ray movies, DVD, games and they have a decent collection! You can borrow items for 21 days at a time and take out 10 I think in each category, 40 items in total which is a lot. There is also a music listening room with vinyls, I think you can borrow items there as well.nnTables all over but it gets rather busy so I'd suggest arriving around 9-10am. Comfortable desks too, has a slight angle to it and slight angle footrest too at the base. Airy and light, though can be noisy depending where you sit so bring some headphones. Bright and inspiring.nnPeople come here to study, play board games there are puzzles and board games you can borrow. There are some homeless people that do come in sometimes seeking shelter, sometimes they can be a little disruptive with smell and being loud.nnStaff here is super nice, I think they are well treated as employees at least I hope so because it shows with how kind they are and seem to really enjoy their job.nnMy only complaint is the HOLD system can be quite slow, after placing a hold on an item that is available, it can take up to 5 business days for you to get a notification that it’s ready. One other time, by the time I went to the library I just found it on the shelf still available and checked it out, I think because I placed it on hold I was able to do so.

The Grande Bibliothèque de BAnQ in Montreal is truly a literary haven. Its vast collection caters to diverse interests, including a delightful selection of Ukrainian books that adds a unique touch. The ambiance is inviting, creating a paradise for book lovers like yourself. The expansive board game section is an unexpected gem, offering a delightful escape into different realms. A visit to this library feels like embarking on a journey to diverse worlds through the magic of books.

I've never been inside but it is surprisingly busy. I often walk past this mural that I love for the pop art feel in an otherwise back of a building when escaping St.Denis street.nThe photos are in proper order or just watch the video. They only allow 30 second posts so I had to move quickly...nSince it was done in 2015 there is a website! This is why I love Montreal. Randomly placed art to uplift the spirit.