The Bibliothèque du Mile End occupies the former Church of the Ascension, which was built in 1910. In 2015, it was renamed Mordecai Richler after the internationally renowned Montréal author who won two Governor General’s Awards (1968 and 1971).

It has a large collection of documents including major collections of novels, comic books and children’s books as well as an art hive, an activity room and computer stations.

• View the program of events (in French)

Ruche d'art

The Ruche d'art is a charming little space where all residents can discover the pleasure of creating and sharing their know-how while having fun. Come - and come back! – to practice crafts, visual art, knitting, sewing and much more!

Digital library

The Montréal public libraries network has more and more to offer through its digital loan platform, which includes books, newspapers, language classes, music and games. 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! Learn 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. 
• Wheelchairs available for loan on site. 
• Home book loan service is accessible to all residents with functional limitations. 
• Outdoor book drop available. 
• 2 children's stand-up bikes 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 7 outside steps at the entrance and 5 inside. There are about 20 steps per floor.

New teamwork room

Mordecai-Richler library patrons can use and reserve our new teamwork room! A Montreal library membership is required to use the room. This beautiful space is also used as a reading room open to all at certain times of the week. For more information or to make a reservation, call 514-872-2141 or come and see us on site.

Loans of outdoor equipment

You can borrow snowshoes, sleds, ice cleats and walking sticks at the library. See the catalogue (in French) to view inventory.

You can find more information about the library 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).