The Bibliothèque du Plateau-Mont-Royal is right across the street from the Mont-Royal metro station, in what used to be the Saint-Basile boarding school. The library houses a collection of more than 80,000 items, including many novels, comic books and children’s books. A dozen computer stations are also available to library members.

Some services temporarily unavailable

Due to water damage, part of the library is closed for an undetermined period and certain collections are inaccessible, including adult documentaries, musical scores, reference works, and francization works. However, it is possible to have any title available across the city’s library network brought to the library via the Nelligan catalogue or by contacting us at 514-872-2271. The self-service piano and the study tables are also inaccessible.

Digital library

The Montréal library network is adding more and more titles to its digital platform. Enjoy free access to books, newspapers, language classes, music, games, etc.  

Once a month, your librarians share their favourite digital picks. 

Kids, adults, themes… there’s something for everyone!

Seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

Find out more

Accessibility

• The library has materials in adapted formats, including large-print books, digital EPUB or MP3 formats, and DVDs with audio description or subtitles. 
• Digital magnifiers available for loan.  
• Wheelchairs available for loan on site. 
• Home book loan service is accessible to all residents with functional limitations. 
• 2 children’s stand-up bikes available. 
• Outdoor book drop available.  
• Disabled parking in front of the library. 
• To discover all of our accessible services, ask for the brochure “Libraries for Everyone” (in French), produced in partnership with Kéroul. See Kéroul’s 2019 analysis (in French) of the Bibliothèque Mordecai-Richler. 
• There are 4 steps with a handrail to access the building. 

You can find more information about the library and its services on the Biblios du Plateau Facebook page.

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To learn more about our libraries

• Listen to the second episode of Allô Plateau, the borough’s podcast (available in  French).