Jean-Léon Allie

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Welcome to Jean-Léon Allie Library and Archives. Our staff is available on campus or online to provide you with a broad range of services: research and reference help, book loans, printing and scanning, etc.

Library News

  • 2026-02-11: The library will be closed on Monday, February 16, for Family Day, and reduced opening hours will be in effect during reading week (February 15—22); you can consult them here.
  • 2026-02-02: The Olympic Games are coming to the library! From February 6 to 20 (except weekends and Monday, February 16), join us as we celebrate this major international sporting event with special programming that includes crafts, Olympic-style friendly competitions, and, of course, live Games streaming. All activities are open to all, no registration required. Just drop in! The schedule is as follows:
    • February 6: Mini hockey (12–1 p.m.) and opening ceremony live streaming (2 p.m.)
    • February 9: Skate making/crafts (12–1 p.m.) and Games live streaming (8 a.m.–8 p.m.)
    • February 10: Rolling chair race (12–1 p.m.) and Games live streaming (8 a.m.–8 p.m.)
    • February 11: Games live streaming (8 a.m.–8 p.m.)
    • February 12: Mini hockey (12–1 p.m.) and Games live streaming (8 a.m.–8 p.m.)
    • February 13: Snowball pong (12–1 p.m.) and Games live streaming (8 a.m.–4 p.m.)
    • February 17–20:  Games live streaming (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

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