Library subscription for a student in Montréal

Last updated April 1, 2021
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Do you live outside of Montréal, but study in the city? You are entitled to use the services and resources available through the city’s library network. Subscribe free of charge.

If you are a full-time student at an educational institution, a college or a university located in one of Montréal’s 19 boroughs, you can subscribe free of charge by going in person to one of the city’s libraries.

Library card

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

The card is valid for one year. 

Renewal

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

Required documents

Show proof of full-time student status at an educational institution located 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.