Biblioteca Pública Rafael Alberti, Public library in Fuencarral-El Pardo, Madrid, Spain.
The Biblioteca Pública Rafael Alberti is a public library in Madrid with a trapezoidal structure, concrete facades, and a glass-enclosed main entrance spanning over 3,800 square meters. The building provides reading areas, internet stations, and digital resources available for free use.
Madrid City Council selected architect Andrés Perea Ortega's design in 1997, and the building later received an award for urban planning, architecture, and public works. The project marked an expansion of public library infrastructure across the city.
The library houses a Russian Cultural Interest Center with materials and bilingual signage that connects Spanish and Russian contexts. This section attracts visitors interested in exploring Russian culture and language.
The facility is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 21:00 and offers free internet stations and Wi-Fi for all visitors. Digital lending through the eBiblio Madrid system enables online access to electronic media.
A central glass-enclosed courtyard floods the reading areas and collection spaces with natural light and creates an open atmosphere. This architectural feature makes reading and studying across the different levels of the building comfortable.
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