Grande Bibliothèque

Hall (Ground floor)

General description

Contemporary and warm, lined with pale wood, this open area is flooded with light as a result of the large windows that cover the facade, from the ground floor to the upper levels. It provides a sweeping perspective of the Grande Bibliothèque's higher floors. Adjacent to the Auditorium, the hall is the ideal place for press conferences, official events, inaugurations, coffee breaks, cocktail dinners, gala events, balls and formal dinners.

Availability: Mondays, from 7 am to 11 pm for cocktail dinners and formal dinners when the Grande Bibliothèque is closed to patrons.
Capacity: 300 people
Dimensions*: Total area: changeable, according to the event
Furniture: Option of placing black table cloths and skirts on the tables
Tables, chairs, coatroom, floor-standing easel and garbage bins
Technical equipment: Outlet for network connection
Upon request: 55-inch HD TV for projections, installation of microphones and an audio system
Caterer: Permit required for the consumption of alcohol. No exclusive caterer. Caterers can be suggested upon request. No royalties or corkage fees required.

^*The dimensions indicated for each of the rooms are approximate.

Venue rental request form

A gathering of people in the ground floor hall.

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Plans of the hall [PDF, 754 Ko](In French only)

All rates are subject to change without notice. Taxes not applicable.

Rates for commercial organizations

Use of the Hall (level R) on Monday all day, Saturdays and Sundays after 6 pm

For an 8-hour day: $1485 (fixed rate)
Each additional hour: $165
For a period of 4 hours or less: $990 (fixed rate)
Each additional hour: $165

Mandatory services (minimum of 4 hours)

Security guard: $35 / hour
Technician: $50 / hour

Coatroom, ground floor
To store your personal belongings and coats

For an 8-hour day: $385
For a period of 4 hours or less: $250
Per staff member to operate the coatroom: $35 / hour (minimum of 4 hours)

Rates for non-profit organizations

Use of the Hall (level R) on Monday all day

For an 8-hour day: $1064 (fixed rate)
Each additional hour: $145
For a period of 4 hours or less: $710 (fixed rate)
Each additional hour: $145

Mandatory services (minimum of 4 hours)

Security guard: $35 / hour
Technician: $50 / hour

Coatroom, ground floor
To store your personal belongings and coats

For an 8-hour day: $250
For a period of 4 hours or less: $165
Per staff member to operate the coatroom: $35 / hour (minimum of 4 hours)

Additional services provided by an event manager

Hourly rate: $70

Any work done by an event manager in excess of the number of hours stipulated in a venue rental or loan agreement will be billed by BAnQ at the rate of $70/hour.

N.B.:

The rental of reception rooms includes the arrangement of the facilities and the connection of computer and audiovisual equipment only at the start of the event. The client is responsible for any issue concerning the configuration or compatibility of computer equipment.

BAnQ could demand the presence of security guards and technicians, depending on the nature of the event.

Important:

If the event or its preparation must start before the Grande Bibliothèque opens, at 10 am, a security guard must be present and the client will be billed accordingly.