The (English; Canadian Institute of Quebec) was founded by Marc-Aurèle Plamondon on January 17, 1848, 4 years after the founding of the Institut canadien de Montréal. Originally a library open to its members, it became public in 1897. The institute manages the public library network of Quebec City. See also Institut canadien de Montréal History of Quebec Timeline of Quebec history History of Canada External links Institut canadien de Québec website History of Quebec City Literary societies 1848 establishments in Canada Public libraries in Quebec French-language literature in Canada Libraries established in 1848