Montreal bookstore La Petite Drawn & Quarterly is closing its Mile End chapter

Montreal's beloved bookstore for the young and young at heart, La Petite Drawn & Quarterly, has announced it will close next month. After six years of fostering a love for reading among Montreal's budding bibliophiles, the Mile End store is consolidating its operations back to the flagship location.

As of April 8, La Petite's doors will shut for the final time turning a new page for Drawn & Quarterly. The original site is set to welcome back the collections and activities that made the standalone children's store a community gem.

The store has been a sanctuary for soaring imaginations with a book club, storytime sessions, and drawing get-togethers to spark creativity and joy in teens and kids.

"We are so grateful to all our customers for your support over the years. Thank you for bringing your smiles, laughter, and love of good books to our space; for sharing your stories; and for making La Petite part of your families’ lives," the store expressed in a heartfelt farewell message.

"And the warmest thank you to the store’s staff for their exceptionally hard work, which always made the La Petite Librairie such a loving, welcoming place."

The main store at 211 rue Bernard is set to continue the legacy, with extended hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays starting April 9.

"Every kid and kid at heart who sees themselves in Moomin, Little Witch Hazel, Pokko, or a potato riding a bike makes our day. We look forward to continuing to sell great children’s books at our main store," the store confirmed.