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Concordia Libraries: Webster and Vanier Study Spaces
Concordia has two libraries: Webster Library in the McConnell Building downtown, on the Sir George Williams Campus, and Vanier Library on the Loyola Campus. In fall 2026 (September 8 to December 20), both buildings are open 24 hours, but you need a valid Concordia ID to be inside from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Each has silent reading rooms and bookable group study rooms, and Webster has a zero-noise room where even typing isn't allowed.
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Hours and access
| Library | Campus | Building hours (fall 2026) | Service desk, Monday to Thursday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Library | Sir George Williams, McConnell Building (LB) | 24 hours | Loans and Ask Us desks 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Vanier Library | Loyola, 7141 Sherbrooke St. W. | 24 hours | Circulation and reference 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
- Overnight, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., and on university holidays when the library is open, you need a valid Concordia student, faculty or staff ID to enter or stay.
- Service desks close at 5 p.m. on Fridays and are closed on weekends.
- Webster's Technology Sandbox is open weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Holiday hours apply from December 21 to 23.
Silent, zero-noise and collaborative spaces
The library is a quiet space overall. Speaking softly is fine in collaborative areas, but long phone calls belong outside.
| Type | Webster Library | Vanier Library |
|---|---|---|
| Silent study (no talking) | Reading rooms on LB-2, LB-3, LB-4 and LB-5 | VL-1 and VL-2 |
| Zero noise (no talking or typing) | Friends of the Library Room, LB-361 | None listed |
| Collaborative (speak softly) | Open areas between reading rooms, atrium tables, LB-3 and LB-4 tables along MacKay St., group and presentation rooms | VL-3 and all group study rooms |
- Food isn't allowed in the library, and drinks must be in spill-proof containers.
- Graduate students have Dissertation Writers' Rooms and lockers on Webster's 5th floor.
Booking a room
Group study rooms, presentation practice rooms and scanners are booked through the library's online calendar. Presentation practice rooms are booked the same way.
The library also runs writing help sessions at both Webster and Vanier, listed in the same calendar.
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Sources and updates
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