LIBRARY OF THE
SEMINARY OF
SAINT-HYACINTHE
BOOK CONSULTATION
Consultation
- Our library catalog is completely computerized since the 1st of July
2024.
- If you like to consult our library database, please use this
web link : http://seminaire.c4di.
qc.ca/
- You may send your requests :
Loan
Since the first July 2024, he library
of the Seminary of Saint-Hyacinthe is now, the property of the Centre
d'Histoire de Saint-Hyacinthe.
All library loans are now strictly forbidden.
Library visits
- The librarian would be please to do a visit free of charge of the library
of the Seminary of Saint-Hyacinthe or for the museum.
- You could also visit the charming neo-gothic chapel of Saint Anthony of Padoua
(Chapel visit costs : 10$/adult, free of charge under 18 years old).
- It is better to call us, before doing any project to visit us, so the librarian
could tell you, if he is available or not.
- For all groups, we suggest you to take an appointment.
- The scheduled hours to visit the chapel are : 9 h, 10 h 30, 13 h and 14 h 30.
- Take notice that we will be closed during the public holidays and during
the librarian vacations.
Opening hours
Monday to Thursday
from 8 h to 12 h and 13 h to 16 h 30.
If you need more informations, do not
hesitate to contact the librarian Mr Bernard Auger.
It is always better to phone before doing
any visit, so you will be sure that the library will be open.
Sometimes, it happens that the librarian
has to leave for meetings or something else.
That will be a pleasure meeting you.
Bernard Auger, librarian.
Geographic location of the Seminary
- From Montreal, take the highway 20 EAST (in direction to Québec city),
until you reach the Exit 133 "Rue Girouard" at
Saint-Hyacinthe.
- At the first STOP, you turn to your LEFT on the Casavant East boulevard.
- At the next STOP, you turn to your RIGHT, then you will be on Girouard
EAST street.
- Drive on Girouard EAST street until you meet the second STOP sign at the
corner of PRATTE street.
- Then turn to your RIGHT on PRATTE street.
- Drive on PRATTE street during 100 meters, then turn RIGHT at the large
panel showing the Seminary's main entrance.
- The address is 650, Girouard East Street ,
Saint-Hyacinthe J2S 2Y2.
- The main entrance door is at the top of the large stone staircase.
- For people with reduce mobility, there is an elevator at the RIGHT of
the stone staircase.
- In the lobby, at the reception desk, ask to meet the librarian.
Map borrowed from the Société du Patrimoine
religieux du diocèse de Saint-Hyacinthe.
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