State Public Library, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
State Public Library, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, State public library in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
Description
The State Public Library of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a cultural institution housed in a modern concrete structure with four main floors and two mezzanine levels designed for reading, research, and book storage. In addition to library spaces, the building contains a theater and an exhibition hall for cultural programs.
History
Construction of this building began in 1968 and was completed in February 1977, following years of planning that started with the city council's approval of the site in 1967. It was established as part of efforts to strengthen cultural institutions across the Canary Islands.
Culture
This library serves as a community gathering space where locals come to study, discover new books, and attend cultural events throughout the year. The institution reflects Santa Cruz's commitment to making knowledge and learning accessible to all residents.
Practical
The library is located at Comodoro Rolín Street 1 in the city center, making it straightforward to find and reach on foot from most neighborhoods. The building is managed by the regional government's directorate responsible for all public libraries and archives.
Did you know?
The building was designed by local architects Javier Diaz-Llanos la Roche and Vicente Saavedra Martinez, who created a facility that combines library functions with a dedicated theater space under one roof. This integrated approach was unusual for libraries of that era.
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