Jewish Public Library (Montreal)
The Jewish Public Library (JPL) is a public library located in Montreal, and a constituent agency of Federation CJA. The library contains the largest circulating Judaica collection in North America. Founded in 1914, the JPL has close to 5,900 members, and receives 700 to 800 visitors weekly. It is independent from the network of public libraries on the island of Montreal and receives its funding from the Montreal Jewish community, membership fees, donations and endowments.
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