Our library is open to all but lending privileges are reserved for members.

Since 1868, the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec's magnificent library has been located in the heart of the Morrin Centre building. Its unique decor, artefacts and documents recall the heritage of the English-speaking community.

Click here to consult the early publications of the Literary & Historical Society of Quebec's Virtual Library, containing works from 1824 - 1924.

Our general-interest English-language collection emphasizes Canadian fiction and history, popular biographies, early travel narratives and local interest material. Click here (pdf format) to consult our bibliography of Quebec City's English-language literary heritage, which contains many books available at the library. The library also has a well-developed children's collection. Our collection of colourful board books and books for beginning readers is sure to please even the most finicky of young book lovers! New acquisitions are made every month for each collection and members are invited to participate actively in the selection process.

The library accepts book donations. Kindly check our Book Donation Policy (pdf format) before contacting us for a book donation from your private collection.