Montreal libraries have long been custodians of the written word, but many are shelving conventionality and expanding their collections to feature more unusual items. You can check out musical instruments, video games, and even outdoor recreational equipment.
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The site, known as the Îlot Voyageur Sud, has been vacant and abandoned for years despite repeated attempts to develop it. The city acquired the property in 2018.
From a royal's memoir to a book by a celebrated Quebec author, readers enjoyed getting lost in the pages of everything from thrillers to tales of love and even a graphic novel about the oil sands.