The city’s libraries make thousands of books and documents available to residents, assembled by collection. All the collections can be viewed on site, and most are available for loan. A library subscription is required to borrow a book or a document.

The following collections await discovery on the shelves.

Early reading

You’ll find a full slate of colourful, fun and inspiring books to spark an interest in reading among young children, including game-books, stories for toddlers, and mini-novels. 

Comic strips

Whether you’re 7 or 77, comic strips let you renew your love for words paired with images. Get comfortable and dive into this entertaining and instructive world.

Novels and documentaries for teens

This collection for teens deals with subjects of interest and concert to this generation. Some libraries identify these documents with a sticker, or place them in a specific location.

Crime novels

Mysteries and chills guaranteed! This collection will transport you into the mysterious corners of existence, here and elsewhere, with books that are by turns comical and dark.

Science-fiction and fantasy

This collection invites readers to escape through powerful and creative works that spark the imagination.

Travel guides

Document your own epic journey, prepare a future getaway, or simply dream about faraway realities and landscapes.

Journals and magazines

Read recent editions on site or view the archives of numerous publications, including on gardening, interior decoration, renovation, business affairs, scientific research, history, and health.

Books in their original language

In addition to books in French and English as well as bilingual books, this collection offers a variety of works in numerous other languages, including in German, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Creole, Spanish, Hindi, and Yiddish. 

Audiovisual collection 

Ask your librarian for more information about this collection, which features audio books, films (DVD and Blu-ray), music, video games, software, language learning modules, and more. 

Collection of society games and toys

Look for the classics, from chess to block games, Scrabble and puzzles, and discover new games and toys to have fun with on site or at home.