Biblioteca Pública del Estado en Gijón, Public library in Gijón, Spain
The Biblioteca Pública del Estado en Gijón features a central courtyard illuminated by a skylight, providing natural light for reading and study spaces.
Founded in 1947, the library moved to its current location in 1991, occupying the former Bank of Spain building on Jovellanos Street.
The library maintains a collection of over 190,000 documents, including two incunabula and more than 3,600 historical works from the 18th and 19th centuries.
The institution offers interlibrary loans, internet access, and digital platforms such as eBiblio Asturias for online book borrowing and eFilm Asturies for movie streaming.
The library inherited materials from local cultural institutions, including collections from the Ateneo Obrero de Gijón, enriching its historical documentation.
Location: Gijón
Inception: 1947
Part of: Biblioteca Pública del Estado
Address: c/ Jovellanos, 23 33206
Phone: +34985207856
Email: bibliotecajovellanos@asturias.org
Website: http://bibliotecaspublicas.es/gijon
GPS coordinates: 43.54135,-5.66275
Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:25
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