Plan Your Visit
The reading room is open to all. Please be advised that any material you wish to consult must be requested at least 3 days in advance of your visit, via the library catalogue or by emailing rarebooks.library [at] mcgill.ca. We will not be able to accommodate walk-in patrons who have not requested material in advance.
For information on the Fiat Lux Collections move, see here.
Find out more about the Reading Room and Requesting Material
Opening Hours
| Notes |
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| Closed April 21 (Easter Monday). |
| Monday to Thursday | |
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| Opening hours | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Info Desk Service Hours | |
| Friday, Saturday and Sunday | |
| Opening hours | closed |
| Info Desk Service Hours | |
| Notes |
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| All BRANCHES will be Closed on Monday, May 19 Victoria Day. |
| Monday to Thursday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Info Desk Service Hours | |
| Friday, Saturday and Sunday | |
| Opening hours | closed |
| Info Desk Service Hours | |
| Notes |
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| All library locations will be closed on Tuesday, June 24 and Tuesday, July 1. On Monday, June 23 and Monday, June 30, HSSL, Schulich and Music will be open. |
| Tuesday to Friday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Info Desk Service Hours | |
| Saturday to Monday | |
| Opening hours | closed |
| Info Desk Service Hours | |
| Monday to Thursday | |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 10:00 – 18:00 |
| Info Desk Service Hours | |
| Friday to Sunday | |
| Opening hours | closed |
| Info Desk Service Hours | |
Getting Here
Best access by Public transit:
- Metro Peel on the Green Line
- 24 Bus on Sherbrooke street
McLennan Library Building (map)
4th floor - 3459 McTavish Street
Montreal, Quebec H3A 0C9
Information: 514-398-4711 | rarebooks.library [at] mcgill.ca (Email)
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