Biblioteca Pública del Estado en Gijón, Public library in Gijón, Spain
The Biblioteca Pública del Estado en Gijón occupies a former bank building on Jovellanos Street, with reading areas that receive natural light from a skylight above the central courtyard. The collection includes books, periodicals, and digital resources organized throughout the building's spaces.
The library was founded in 1947 and relocated to its current location in 1991 when it moved into the former Bank of Spain building. This move marked an important moment when a financial institution became a space for public learning and culture.
The building once served as a bank, and its original architecture still shapes how people move through and use the spaces today. The transformation into a public library reflects the city's shift toward making cultural resources accessible to everyone.
The library is open on weekdays and Saturdays with internet access available and multiple reading areas throughout the building. Staff members can help you locate materials and answer questions about the digital services available.
The library houses materials inherited from the Ateneo Obrero de Gijón, including rare printed works from the 18th and 19th centuries. These collections make it an important resource for understanding the city's working-class history and local heritage.
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