Library subscription for a property owner in Montréal

Last updated April 1, 2021
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Do you live outside of Montréal, but own property in the city? You can still use the services and resources available through the city’s library network by subscribing free of charge.

Regardless of where you live, you are permitted to subscribe free of charge to a library if you own a dwelling, a commercial space or an industrial space in one of the city’s 19 boroughs.

Go in person to the service counter at one of the city’s libraries.

Library card

You will receive an individual library card in your name at the time of subscribing.

The card is valid for two years. 

Renewal

The documents required to renew your subscription after two years are the same as those required to subscribe. You will keep the same library card, number and password.

Required documents

Show proof of payment of a municipal tax account for the property you own in Montréal.

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
  • 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:

  • 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
  • Driver’s license
  • Monthly statement from a credit or financial institution that is less than three months old

Subscribe

In person

Go in person to one of the libraries in the network.