State Public Library, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Inception: 1977

Part of: Biblioteca Pública del Estado

Address: c/ Comodoro Rolín, 1

Phone: +34942705539

Email: bpetenerife@gobiernodecanarias.org

Website: http://bibliotecaspublicas.es/tenerife

GPS coordinates: 28.46430,-16.26650

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05