Paraná Public Library, State public library in Centro district, Curitiba, Brazil.
The Paraná Public Library occupies an 8,500-square-meter structure in downtown Curitiba, featuring multiple reading rooms and research spaces across several floors.
Founded in March 1857, the library moved through twelve different locations before settling in its current building in 1954, which received heritage protection status.
The library maintains a collection of 800,000 items, including books, periodicals, photographs, and multimedia materials for public access and research purposes.
The facility operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM and Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM, offering free access to its resources.
The library coordinates 482 public libraries across Paraná state and provides specialized services for visually impaired readers with 7,200 braille books and audiobooks.
Location: Curitiba
Inception: March 7, 1857
Founders: José Antônio Vaz de Carvalhais
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Cândido Lopes, 133, Centro, Curitiba 80020-901
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-20:00; Saturday 8:30-13:00
Phone: +554132214900
Email: bppgeral@pr.gov.br
Website: https://bpp.pr.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -25.43083,-49.27333
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:30
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