Biblioteca Pública Governador Menezes Pimentel, Public library in Fortaleza, Brazil.
The Biblioteca Pública Governador Menezes Pimentel contains 100,000 volumes across multiple specialized sections, including general works, children's literature, and rare manuscripts.
Established in 1867 as the Provincial Library of Ceará, the institution started with 1,730 volumes, combining government purchases and public donations.
The library coordinates 194 municipal public libraries throughout Ceará state, facilitating access to literature and information for regional communities.
Located at Avenida Presidente Castelo Branco 255, the library welcomes 10,000 visitors monthly and provides specialized services in microfilming and rare book preservation.
The rare books section houses a collection including an incunabulum by Virgil and first editions from Ceará authors.
Location: Fortaleza
Inception: March 25, 1867
Address: Avenida Presidente Castelo Branco, 255 60010-000
Email: bece@secult.ce.gov.br
Website: https://bece.cultura.ce.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -3.72291,-38.52063
Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:43
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