Montreal Libraries Are Officially Allowed To Reopen, According To Mayor Plante

You can finally go sit and read again!
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On January 18, Mayor Valérie Plante took to her Instagram stories to announce the news that Montreal libraries are officially allowed to reopen.

The City of Montreal is reopening study spaces in public libraries across the city by reservation only.

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Space will be available by reservation, which is available online on the website of your chosen location, by telephone or in-person, Mayor Plante told MTL Blog.

The mayor says that people can come to work, study or simply to use the internet.

She acknowledged the fact that not everyone has a stable internet connection or can easily study/work from home.

Montrealers will also be able to reserve books, but browsing the shelves won't be possible just yet.

"We're here to facilitate your lives during times that aren't always easy," Plante said.

  • Gabi Sandler
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    Gabi Sandler is a contributing writer for MTL Blog. She has a medial degree in Drama and Psychology from Queen's University and a certificate in Public Relations from Ryerson University. With a definite case of the travel bug mixed with the pride and comfort she feels when she's home in Canada, Gabi wants to share her passion for the world with... the world!

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