Atwater Library, National historic library in Westmount, Canada.
The Atwater Library building features a symmetrical Beaux-Arts design with buff-colored brick walls, large arched windows, and Indiana limestone decorative elements.
Established in 1828, the library began as Canada's first Mechanics' Institute, providing educational resources for industrial workers during Montreal's early development period.
The library maintains an extensive collection of 40,000 items, primarily in English, and organizes regular exhibitions, readings, and lectures for community engagement.
Members can access the library services through various subscription options, ranging from three-month passes to annual memberships with discounts for students and seniors.
This institution remains the last operating Mechanics' Institute building in Canada that continues its original mission of public education and library services.
Location: Westmount
GPS coordinates: 45.48870,-73.58430
Latest update: March 9, 2025 20:59
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