Montreal Children’s Library
THE LITTLE LIBRARY THAT HELPS KIDS GROW.

Read
Play
Discover

At the MCL, kids come to discover books, borrow games and find new ideas to explore. A small, welcoming library where everything is free.

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Books to read and devour
Games to borrow and share
Discoveries for curious minds
WHERE TO START?

Three shortcuts to the essentials.

✦ Practical information

Hours, membership, address and other useful details.

See the essentials → ✦ What’s On?

Workshops, activities and upcoming events.

See what’s on → ✦ Schools & Daycares

Group visits, loans and projects tailored to your needs.

Learn more →
TO TAKE HOME… OR ENJOY RIGHT HERE!

There’s always something
new to discover

Stories to devour, games to share, and activities to create, laugh and explore.

01

Books

Picture books, novels, graphic novels and non-fiction: something for every curious mind.

Find a book →
02

Games

Board games to borrow for playing, laughing, thinking and sharing.

Explore the games →
03

Activities

Crafts, stories, shows, workshops, special guests, outdoor activities and seasonal surprises.

See what’s coming up →
SCHOOLS, DAYCARES & CPEs

Bringing
the whole crew?

Regular or one-time visits, book loans, themed kits, games to play on-site or a special project: we love finding ways to make things happen with you.

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VISITING THE MCL

Come on in!

No complicated instructions needed. Come read, play, make things, explore… and borrow a little something to keep the fun going at home.

GOOD NEWS

Everything is free.

Membership, books, games and activities: at the MCL, we’d rather you keep your money for something else.

WHEN?

Tuesday to Saturday

Come by with the family, or stop in after school.

TO JOIN

It’s easy

No membership is needed to visit. To borrow, just bring proof of address.

WHERE?

3001 rue de Louvain Est

Montreal, QC H1Z 1J7

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