Reviews of McLennan Library Building (Library)

Maya Abramson

This is definitely the best library on McGill campus. There is a spot for everyone! There are silent floors, quiet sections, and sections that allow conversation. There is also food in the basement! Only drawback is it is always FREEZING in there.

Alex Martí

(Translated) Wonderful place to study. Here there are three levels, computers, food and loud talk and the last level is silent. I love this library. Even if you are not a student at McGill. (Original) Merveilleux endroit pour étudier. Ici, il y a trois niveaux, les ordinateurs, la nourriture et parler fort et le dernier niveau est silencieux. J'adore cette bibliothèque. Même si vous n'êtes pas étudiant à McGill.

Zhe Li

I wish the opening time during summer could be extended

K J

Please note that although the service desk is closed on weekends the library is still open to the public to use. Good natural light in some areas with quiet study areas.

JC

Very practical library with a full cafe in the basement. You may like to bring an extra coat during the summer due to the strong AC.

Catherine Chen

Good soundproof study rooms so I can listen to taylor swift and cry at full volume. Fun red stickers. Almost makes me believe I will graduate

Henry Chen

Has a very nice ambiance and is a great environment for studying. However, the library becomes packed to the brim when the finals approach.

Manal Raoui

(Translated) Wonderful place to study. Close to restaurants and cafes. First harvest in the basement (not summer). It is open more days than any other library in the city. Do not open 24/24. (Original) Merveilleux endroit pour étudier. Proche des restaurants et cafés. Première moisson dans le sous-sol (pas l'été). Elle est ouverte plus de jours que tous les autres bibliothèques de la ville. N'ouvre pas 24/24.

Achilles 777

Apparently paying the tuition alone is not enough to get you into this library; you have to go through a mandatory medical procedure to use this essential service as a student. And even if you are fully vaxxed you may be stopped by the …

Sophie Lamarche

(Translated) I am not a McGill student, but I have often used this library. I have always received courteous and dedicated service from the staff. I also appreciated the high-tech scanners! (Original) Je ne suis pas une étudiante de McGill mais j'ai souvent eu recours à cetre bibliothèque. J'ai toujours reçu un service courtois et dévoué de la part du personnel. J'ai aussi apprécié les scanner high-tech!

karen liu

McLennan first floor is the best place to study if you need a little bit of background noise to focus. Although everything in premiere moisson is overpriced and I hope the mice problem in the basement is fixed...

Hossein T

Outstanding staff, clean, calm and quiet.

Giulio Navarroli

A classic place to study. The converaation zone ia neat!

S Namarito

(Translated) I like the place! It reads a quiet book and does homework! (Original) 場所を好む!それは静かな本を読むと宿題をする!

Jonathan Broadbent

I was using the library for the first time since the closure due to COVID-19. Now with the restrictions it is only open to mcgill students and you have to sign up for an appointment online before going. …

Jonathan Broadbent

I was using the library for the first time since the closure due to COVID-19. Now with the restrictions it is only open to mcgill students and you have to sign up for an appointment online before going. There was lots of space and lots of social distance between study spaces. The environment was very nice and quiet. They seem to be taking very good precautions towards preventing viral spread. A safe environment to study.

YM Chao

Very nice library. The first floor of Redpath offers a relaxed atmosphere allowing users to talk and conduct group work. The decoration and seats are nice as well. In McLennan upper floors. The environment is great for quiet and peaceful studying.

Chris Peng

Where you find McGill students before exams.

karen liu

McLennan first floor is the best place to study if you need a little bit of background noise to focus. Although everything in premiere moisson is overpriced and I hope the mice problem in the basement is fixed...

mahmoud rajabi nejad

Its Just Perfect for study!!!

Duke

good books.

Cassia Attard

Cafe is actually good (and takes One Card) and it's a chill place to study. yay mcgill yayyy

Elia Abu Manneh

I miss this place

Heng Jiang

Nice

kunal rakshit

McGill's McLennan library has a special Rare books collection. Do visit if you a bibliophile. Make prior appointment by email. Check the website for further details. I can guarantee you won't be disappointed.

Fatima Rabinowitz

The people are wonderful there! This is great place full of history!

Giovanna Chavez

Research library in at McGill welcome center. Quiet and plenty of sitting space

Donjet Agolli

mclennan is THE mcgill library. where I chose to study for exams, read something of my own. unlike the science library it's got a more relaxed attitude

Louisa Hanson

one time i went here and they told me i was actually at the zoo. fun colors and the sixth floor has green desks.

JaySun H

McGill Library. Nice clean and quiet place to study. Very nice ambiance and relaxing place to be.

Henry Yu

Quiet, lots of space, decent wifi (at times)

Quentin Thomas

Wide availability of books and resources for research

Felix G

Good place for group meetings, and for the rest is too crowded.

Shelsea Saint-Fleur

Perfect to study! Have a lot of space and people respect the fact that it’s a library and you are not allowed to talk

Maxime Masson

One of McGill University's librairies. Books, study space, rooms for groups, etc. Restaurant and eating area on site. Multiple floors.

Erika De Torres

This library is massive! The one thing I believe can be improved on is how cold the whole library is. It’s honestly so cold especially when you get to the higher floors. Bring a sweater!

Sarhagine Deslouches

Great place to study. However, during finals, it is recommended to get there early in order to ensure a decent place to study or do group meetings. Nice staff and great service

Yolanda Fonce

I usually come here to tutor my students for French classes. A very good facility with a lot of tools and very nice students.

Julian Hazell

Pretty much the G.O.A.T library

Joe Peplowski

One of the top 10 libraries of 2016

Sarah B

Very nice study area,very quite

Jae Seung Lee

It's a nice little library open for public. WiFi will be accessible only for the students.

isabella valla

In light of COVID the McLennan Library has taken the measures necessary to make sure all McGill students using its resources and the building are safe. Seeing as the city is shut down for the most part, being able to study in a building …

Abby Marie

This is a great, modern, high tech library with excellent refernences and staff support. Definitely one of the better places I have studied.

M. M

Amazing library. Has everything you need! People whisper so loud on the 5th and 6th floors as if it’s a social gathering, so maybe avoid those floors.

Mag M

Loving it and feeling proud

Karine Ménard-Hogan

Very disappointing place. I find the books I'm looking for only half of the time, the other half I'm told that the book might be "lost". Books are all over the place, technicians can always be found on the main floor but almost never on the levels where the books are, doing the "cleaning up" and reordering that desperately needs to be done. Architecture is poorly drawn out, a dark and awkward place. Go to UdeM if you're a library person, plus their customer service is way better.

Zifeng Yu

Home sweet home

zezh ma

This library is great! With it, writing essays get rid of some problems. Then, there are books in so many languages from literature to academic works, I even found complete works of Chinese writers in Chinese.

Akash Singh

Fantastic resources in this library. I finished at least 50 % of my thesis whilst working from this library.