National Library of Teachers, Educational library in Buenos Aires, Argentina

The National Library of Teachers is a specialized archive housed in the Sarmiento Palace that collects and provides resources specifically for educators. The building offers reading areas, study zones, and meeting spaces along with access to books, journals, and instructional materials.

Its origins trace back to Decreto 7,779 in 1870, when it first functioned as an office for library matters and book distribution. The institution later grew into a central facility dedicated to supporting educators.

The library's name honours Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, president of Argentina when decree No. 7,779 created the Biblioteca y Reparto de Libros on 15 January 1870. Its first director was Clodomiro Quiroga, and the office opened inside the Casa de Gobierno. Later directors included Julio Belín, Sarmiento's grandson, and his brother Augusto Belín.

The building is easy to reach and features specialized reading areas organized by subject, making it simple for visitors to find what they need. It is wise to arrive early, as study zones can become fully occupied during busy times.

The library's online catalogue and special collections are described in its own publications, and its holdings exceed 220,000 items, including books, journals and videos. The Palacio Sarmiento building it occupies also houses the national education ministry, so the library sits within the administrative heart of Argentine schooling.