Puerto Rico National Library, National library in San Juan, United States
The Puerto Rico National Library contains over 70,000 volumes of books, magazines, newspapers, audiovisual materials, and manuscripts focusing on Puerto Rico and Caribbean studies.
Founded in 1967 as the General Library of Puerto Rico, the institution received national library status through Law 188 on August 17, 2003.
The Eugenio Maria de Hostos Room preserves original letters, desk, and works of this Puerto Rican intellectual, established by Law 96 in 1974.
Located at 500 Constitution Avenue in San Juan, the library operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM with free access to research materials.
The library maintains specialized collections including the Antiguo Casino Collection, Samuel R. Quiñones Collection, Van Dousen Collection, and Dr. Concha Meléndez Collection.
Location: Puerto Rico
Inception: 1967
Website: https://icp.pr.gov/bnpr
GPS coordinates: 18.46371,-66.09219
Latest update: March 7, 2025 14:33
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