They finally finished renovating the stairs!!! Now it looks…read moreall nice and new. I don't usually go to the Concordia library because: -It's always crowded -The wifi is very unreliable -You can't easily plug in your electronics from all areas of the library -The private study areas at the MB building are nicer But despite that, it's a very beautiful library. Very modern and clean (except during midterms and finals) Sometimes I have long breaks in between classes so I take a seat and wait it out. I love the fact that it's open all the time but I think security should tighten up a bit because we often have non-students loitering around. Also, never forget the UdeM vs Concordia Library fight of 2016.

I didn't speak French and the staff gave me attitude when I came back to the desk 3 times to ask…read morefor help to find a book. They don't even have that many languages to read from. English French, and Spanish.

This beautiful new-ish library and art gallery is just 4 blocks from Outremont métro station and 2…read moreblocks from rue Bernard. I found a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction books in both official languages -- a different selection from my neighbourhood library, which is good because I've pretty much read all the way through their English fiction section in a year. There are lots of little tables for working, each with a reading lamp and a plug for a laptop, most near a window. This library branch seemed like a really nice place for working or studying. On my way out I noticed 2 Communauto parking spots in the library parking lot -- yay for community services all in one place!

This wonderful library truly carried me through both college and university, and it holds a very…read morespecial place for me. It became my reliable space for studying, reading, and finding focus during long days and late afternoons. There is genuinely something for everyone here, as the library is very spacious and offers an impressive variety of resources for all ages and interests. With four floors dedicated to different needs, including music, children's areas, extensive book collections, and quiet study rooms, it is easy to find the perfect environment depending on your mood or purpose. The sunlight throughout the building creates a bright, peaceful atmosphere that makes spending hours there feel comfortable. One of the things I love most about this library is that despite how popular and busy it can be, it remains incredibly quiet. People are respectful, and there is a shared sense of consideration that makes it an ideal place to concentrate. My favorite study area includes comfortable cushioned chairs and large tables that give you plenty of space to spread out and truly settle in for long study sessions. The library also feels thoughtfully designed to encourage productivity and comfort, with clean, well maintained spaces and a welcoming layout that never feels overwhelming. Having a coffee inside the library is the perfect touch, allowing you to enjoy a coffee or drink while reading or studying if you feel like it. Overall, this library is a true gem and a space I will always appreciate for its calm energy, excellent resources, and supportive environment.

Grande acervo de livros e filmes, que permitem ótima interação com a cultura québécoise. O prédio e…read moresua as arquitetura são uma atração à parte. Privilégio ter uma instituição como esta à disposição.

It's a beautiful building with a Nice collection. It's well used speaking to it's value to the…read morecommunity. If you live in westmount you should have access. They have a list of the adresses that do not. Call ahead and provide your address before going to make sure. I had to email to get access. The staff at first thought my address was not covered. But easy to résolve.

A beautiful library, old school greenhouse and park. This library is now well over 100 years old…read moreand I love how you can see the changes in the building itself. One part is a typical Victorian heritage building, the other half in the back is very 21st century with iron beams and glass-like cages. The grounds and garden around the library are also beautiful, flowering trees and landscaped gardens. This place really does feel like an oasis.

I've never been a fan of this library but this summer I really fell in love because they now have a…read moresection of seeds so you can grow your own flowers and plants like tomatoes and it's all free.

Things I really like about this place:…read more - The Set up:  english and french fiction novels separated in 2 huge sections, but then the rest organized by topic (more or less). So that means all french and english books for Fashion (Cooking, Art etc..), for example, will be found side by side. Whereas if you're looking for the latest fiction novel from your favorite author it will be either in the french fiction section or the english fiction section depending on which language you're looking for. This is great for us bilingual people who don't mind informational books in any language but may prefer to read a story in our mother tongue. - Adults separated from Kids: Half childrens library, half adults library, kool again. Haven't tripped over a single kiddo while perusing the books. The kids section looks like lots of fun too, very eye-pleasing, but haven't been here with childers yet so can't speak to the quality. - Easy to use catalog system on their computers, fairly decently placed to find what you need in most areas of the library without having to trek back to the front. - Easy self check out system too - Extensive collection of books, magazines, movies, music etc to borrow. You can even have them ordered from other librairies if they are missing something in particular and another Mtl library has it. I'm not a big fan of 2 things: - Closes early Fridays, I would love to spend a Friday evening at the library, but it closes at 5 so not possible. - In house selection not quite as good as I'd hoped for certain topics, I was hoping to borrow a few knitting books, but not much selection to be desired. *** P.S. The library will close in Fall of 2019 until late 2021 during renovations and expansion. It will be temporarily relocated during this period (they will announce where later in the year). The grand re-opening is expected for "late 2021": a comic book theme to highlight LaSalle's impressive comic book collection and a café with 40 indoor and 40 outdoor seats are to be among the improvements I look forward to checking out! ***

A really beautiful modern library, with wifi signal... I don't like reading, but they got some nice…read morehangout spots inside and outside the building! Also there's a board game room, so that's pretty chill...

I love all the windows! The greenery inside and the lighting really help distract you from the…read moregloomy weather outside during the fall. My toddler enjoyed the French books and play area. It was really clean and well kept. I loved seeing all the surrounding condos and green space. It felt like an urban oasis. The locals must thrive off this place! I'll just drive or metro it over once or twice a month :) Parking tip ** I parked on St. Denis between Bellechasse and Rosemont, there were several spaces available on a Thurs afternoon.

Passed by during the summer when the library is much less busy, and found that even as a…read morenon-student of McGill I can check out some of the books (not borrow though) and have a seat in one of the many cosy study areas this library has to offer. It's packed to the brim with interesting books, and perfect for a hideaway with a coffee

I have to update this out of sheer joy - I don't know why it took me so long to figure out that as…read morean alumni I can get a free library card but it's true and I'm so freaking happy. The wifi in McLennan for non-students is quite wack (and possibly hacked) but aside from that I just adore this library. I love sitting by the big windows, I love digging through the giant stacks and discovering the worlds of incredible research in here. The law library is astonishing and modern and deeply quiet. (Thanks lawyers.) Every library in the McGill network has its own gemlike qualities and are just lovely inspiring places to spend time (maybe not during finals.)

Alright! I love this library. As a Music Education student at McGill, this library is a phenomenal…read moreresource. In addition to the street level access, it is connected to the Strathcona Music Building (555 Sherbrooke Street West), which makes it extremely convenient if you're coming from McGill's primary music building. The 3-story library is located on the 3rd floor of 527 Sherbrooke Street West. Each floor is a different study area, which tolerates varying levels of conversation (3rd floor is for regular speaking, 4th floor is whispering only, and the 5th floor is silence). There is a service desk on the fourth floor, which will loan out AV equipment, cables, adaptors, chargers, headphones, even laptops with music and video editing software installed. The library staff is amazing (shoutout to Taylor!) and will help you with anything you need. They have saved me on multiple occasions. There is ample space for studying, with large tables and individual booths on the 3rd and 4th floors. There are listening stations and record players on the 4th floor, so you can pick out an LP from the library's extensive collection and sit back to some tunes. There is a McGill Music Student accessible computer lab on the 5th floor, which gives you access to high-performance Mac Pro's and Intel i7 chipped PCs. These computers are installed with music software such as Finale and Sibelius, which is great if you do not own them personally. There is a small office inside the lab with a work-study assistant who will be able to help you if you have any problems with the program and such. The 5th floor also houses the Gertrude Whitley Performance Library, which serves to provide music for McGill's large ensembles. Julie, the librarian who works there, is wonderful and has personally went out of her way to locate obscure trombone music for me. There are large seminar/group study rooms on the 4th and 5th floors, which can be booked through McGill's Music Room Booking Service. These rooms are all equipped with AV Equipment, projectors and whiteboards. On every floor, there are comfortable chairs that face Sherbrooke street, which is wonderful for some light reading under natural lighting. I highly recommend this library! It's an excellent library in all respects, not just for musicians!