Get or renew a library card
Would you like to borrow a book, digital book, movie or music in one of Montréal’s libraries? Library cards are offered free of charge to residents and are valid for two years. Here’s how to obtain or renew your card.
Library cards give you access to a number of services.
Card holders can:
- borrow items from Montréal’s libraries
- access the digital library to download digital books, read newspapers from all over the world and listen to music
- enjoy activities and educational opportunities
Your library card also gives you access to the French-language Loisirs Montréal online service. You can reserve sports centres and register your family for activities or day camps.
Non-residents can also obtain a card, valid for one year. Fees apply.
Fees
Residents of Montréal | Fees | Required documents |
|---|---|---|
All residents | Free | Identity document and proof of residence |
Student in Montréal | Free | Identity document, proof of residence and proof of full-time studies at an educational institution in Montréal |
Property owner in Montréal | Free | Identity document, proof of residence and paid municipal tax account |
Representative of an organization located within Montréal city limits | Free | Identity document, proof of residence of the representative, and form available in libraries |
Non-residents | Fees | Required documents |
|---|---|---|
Ages 13 or under | $44 | Identity document and proof of residence |
Ages 14 to 64 | $88 | Identity document and proof of residence |
Ages 65 and over | $56 | Identity document and proof of residence |
In person
Go to one of the public libraries in Montréal.
See the library page for details on the payment methods accepted at your library.
Required documents
Show one form of photo ID from among the following options:
- Birth certificate in French or in English showing your date and place of birth
- Proof of identity and residence issued by Doctors of the World
- Citizenship card
- Permanent resident card
- Québec health insurance card
- Passport in French or in English showing your date and place of birth
- Driver’s license
Show one form of proof of address from among the following options:
- Proof of identity and residence issued by Doctors of the World
- Accès Montréal card
- Bill from a public utility (electricity, telephone, gas or cable provider) that is less than three months old
- Bill from an educational institution that is less than three months old
- Monthly statement from a credit or financial institution that is less than three months old
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