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Bibliothèque de La Petite-Patrie

Little Italy and Jean-Talon, Montréal

Address
6707 Avenue De Lorimier, Montréal, QC

Source: montreal.ca, checked 13 Oct 2026.

Brick exterior of the Bibliotheque de La Petite-Patrie on avenue De Lorimier in Montréal
Photo: Jeangagnon / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

An art deco building from 1931 that was meant to hold a theatre, a police station and a fire station. It now houses the library and the Maison de la culture de Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie on the ground floor.

Time needed 30 min
Best time Daytime
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Insider tip

The youth section is on the first floor and the adult section on the second, with a mural by Thaïla Khampo in the stairwell.

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What's on at Bibliothèque de La Petite-Patrie

Upcoming events at Bibliothèque de La Petite-Patrie, from the weekly Montréal events calendar.

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Séance d'échange de casse-têtes jeunesse

14 Nov Bibliothèque de La Petite-Patrie, Little Italy and Jean-Talon

Time 10:30-11:30

Activity at Bibliothèque de La Petite-Patrie, free, listed on the City of Montréal events calendar (montreal.ca).

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Brick exterior of the Bibliotheque de La Petite-Patrie on avenue De Lorimier in Montréal Jeangagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0

Smaller local events nearby

  • Workshop: Rigamajig Activities

    Sat 21 Nov · Bibliothèque de La Petite-Patrie

    Free activity for ages 6 to 12 using a giant building system of wooden pieces, ropes and bolts to make structures.

    Free, registration required · 14:00 to 16:00 · Map · Source: Ville de Montréal · Atelier de Rigamajig

  • Joue-moi une histoire : Pôle-Nord Theatre and shows

    Sun 20 Dec · Bibliothèque de La Petite-Patrie

    Participatory holiday show for ages 3 to 8 with stories from the elf Soline, classics and festive dances.

    Free, registration required · 10:30 to 11:15 · Map · Source: Ville de Montréal

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Nearby

Church of Notre-Dame-de-la-Défense (Madonna della Difesa) Church · 21 min walk A stone church built in 1918 and 1919 and tied to Montréal's Italian community, which settled here in the 1860s. Pasticceria Alati-Caserta Food · 21 min walk An Italian bakery and pastry shop on Rue Dante that has operated since 1968. Le Marché des Saveurs du Québec Shopping · 22 min walk A shop by Marché Jean-Talon selling Quebec food and drink. Marché Jean-Talon Market · 23 min walk A public market at the corner of Henri-Julien and Jean-Talon, open since May 1933. Rue Dante Neighbourhood · 23 min walk The main street of Little Italy, running from Boulevard Saint-Laurent toward Avenue Henri-Julien. Parc Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier Park · 24 min walk A large Plateau park with sports fields, a dog area, play areas, a pétanque court and ping-pong tables.

Around Little Italy and Jean-Talon

A covered market, Italian cafés and a fresco church

Little Italy sits around Marché Jean-Talon, which has been trading since May 1933. The streets around it hold Italian cafés, a pastry shop and a church painted in fresco. Most visits take a morning.

Little Italy and Jean-Talon has 12 places on the Roam Montréal map: 3 parks and gardens, 2 cafes, 2 restaurants, 1 market, 1 church or basilica, 1 shop, 1 neighbourhood and 1 landmark. Read the Little Italy and Jean-Talon guide.

Good to know

What is the address of Bibliothèque de La Petite-Patrie?
6707 Avenue De Lorimier, Montréal, QC.
How long do you need at Bibliothèque de La Petite-Patrie?
Plan for 30 min.
When is the best time to visit Bibliothèque de La Petite-Patrie?
Daytime.

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