Grande Bibliothèque
The Village, Montréal
- Tue to Fri
- 9:00 to 21:00
- Sat, Sun
- 9:00 to 17:00
- Mon
- Closed
Source is in French. Some sections keep shorter hours.
Source: banq.qc.ca, checked 13 Oct 2026.
Quebec's main public library and national library, run by BAnQ on Boulevard De Maisonneuve Est. It holds the Espace Jeunes, the Pavillon music space and Le Square, a technology lab.
Insider tip
Open Tuesday to Friday 9:00 to 21:00 and Saturday and Sunday 9:00 to 17:00, closed Mondays. Indoor parking is charged by the hour.
What's on near Grande Bibliothèque
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Grande Bibliothèque, from the weekly Montréal events calendar.
Le Grenier, the new creation by Les 7 Doigts
Time 8:00 p.m., plus 3:00 p.m. on 14 and 15 November Station Berri-UQAM (Green, Orange and Yellow lines)
Les 7 Doigts blend acrobatics, theatre, music and dance in a show created by Shana Carroll, about a former trapeze artist looking back on her life. The 12 November show is in English and the others are in French.
Jeangagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 Bee Gees Celebration
Time 8:30 p.m. Station Berri-UQAM (Green, Orange and Yellow lines)
A tribute dinner show tracing the Bee Gees from their British beginnings to disco, with four singers, three musicians and six dancers. Performances run Wednesday to Sunday, with 14 shows in all.
Grease, La Comédie Musicale
Station Berri-UQAM (Green, Orange and Yellow lines)
A new staging of Grease by Alexis Pitkevitch with 33 artists and musicians, with the songs sung in their original English version. This first run covers 10 performances from 11 to 20 December.
Stay nearby Hotels near Théâtre St-Denis, 11 to 13 December
Jeangagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 La Belle et la Bête de Disney
Station Berri-UQAM (Green, Orange and Yellow lines)
A French-language stage adaptation of the Disney film presented by Juste pour rire, with more than 25 performers and an 11-piece orchestra. There are 19 performances.
Stay nearby Hotels near Théâtre St-Denis, 2 to 4 July
Jeangagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 Festipod
Station Berri-UQAM (Green, Orange and Yellow lines)
The Festipod festival returns to Espace St-Denis from 22 to 26 September 2027, according to the venue's news page. Program details are not yet posted.
Stay nearby Hotels near Espace St-Denis, 24 to 26 September
Smaller local events nearby
CINEMANIA: Immersive and VR works Film
On now, until 14 Nov · Cinémathèque québécoise, salle Raoul-Barré
A free selection of francophone virtual reality and immersive works, including Gwo ka Odyssey and a VR visit inside a Belgian philharmonic orchestra.
Free · 10:00 to 20:00 · Map · Source: CINEMANIA · CINEMANIA VR, le cinéma en immersion
Hormuz and the wreck of international law (panel) Talks and readings
Sat 14 Nov · UQAM, Pavillon J.-A.-DeSève (salle DS-M440)
A panel on oil, military power and international law in the Strait of Hormuz. Part of the Festival du Monde Arabe de Montréal.
Free · 15:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: Festival du Monde Arabe de Montréal · Ormuz, ou le naufrage du droit international
Nearby
Around The Village
Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, drag cabaret and a big public library
The Village runs along Rue Sainte-Catherine Est east of Rue Berri. It's Montréal's gay village, with bars, shows and terrasses along the street. The city has a major rebuild of the street planned, and the pink-ball installation is not yet confirmed for next season.
The Village has 12 places on the Roam Montréal map: 5 bars, 2 parks and gardens, 2 landmarks, 1 neighbourhood, 1 museum and 1 church or basilica. Read the The Village guide.
Good to know
- What is the address of Grande Bibliothèque?
- 475 Boulevard De Maisonneuve Est, Montréal, QC.
- What are the opening hours of Grande Bibliothèque?
- Tue to Fri 9:00 to 21:00; Sat, Sun 9:00 to 17:00; Closed Mon. Source is in French. Some sections keep shorter hours.
- How do I get to Grande Bibliothèque?
- The nearest station is Berri-UQAM. Grande Bibliothèque is in The Village, Montréal.
- How long do you need at Grande Bibliothèque?
- Plan for 1 to 2 hours.
- When is the best time to visit Grande Bibliothèque?
- Weekday afternoons.
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