Montreal

The best libraries to work and study in Montreal

The 10 libraries in Montreal best set up for a laptop or a day of studying, led by Westmount Public Library, Montreal Children's Library and Bibliothèque Saint-Charles.

Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.

  1. 01Westmount Public Library

    library4574 Rue Sherbrooke OWi‑FiWork 100

    Free wifi, desks with power plugs for laptop users, and reservable group study rooms are spread across multiple floors, all kept to a hushed tone.
    The MainJuly 2026

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  2. 02Montreal Children's Library

    library1200 Avenue AtwaterWi‑FiWork 100

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  3. 03Bibliothèque Saint-Charles

    library1050 Rue d'HiberniaWi‑FiWork 100

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  4. 04Bibliothèque Benny

    library6400 Avenue de MonklandWi‑FiWork 100

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  5. 05Bibliothèque Mercier

    library8105 Rue HochelagaWi‑FiWork 100

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  6. 06Bibliothèque de l'Université de Montréal

    library2900, boul Édouard-MontpetitPowerWork 100

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  7. 07Bibliothèque Maisonneuve

    library4120 Rue Ontario EWi‑FiWork 100

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  8. 08Bibliothèque Frontenac

    library2550 Ontario St EWi‑FiWork 100

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  9. 09Bibliothèque de Saint-Léonard

    library8420 Bd LacordaireWi‑FiWork 100

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  10. 10Bibliothèque Marc-Favreau

    library500 Boulevard RosemontWi‑FiWork 100

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