Victor Civita Latin American Library, Public library at Latin America Memorial complex in São Paulo, Brazil

The Victor Civita Latin American Library sits within the Latin America Memorial complex and holds around 30,000 volumes of books, journals, and audiovisual materials focused on the region. The collection covers Latin American literature and supports researchers seeking in-depth knowledge of the continent's culture and history.

The idea dates to the mid-1980s government of André Franco Montoro, who created the Latin American Institute (ILAM); its collection of about 10,000 items became the library's base. Under Orestes Quércia, Oscar Niemeyer designed the Memorial complex, inaugurated on 18 March 1989 in Barra Funda. The Latin American Parliament was headquartered there from 1989 until 2007, when it moved to Panama City.

Anthropologist Darcy Ribeiro shaped the cultural vision of this institution, which reflects his commitment to understanding Latin American societies. The library hosts exhibitions, lectures, and artistic events that explore the region's creative traditions and intellectual life.

The library is part of a publicly accessible Latin America complex with reading areas, collection spaces, and exhibition galleries. Some research collections may require advance registration to access, particularly for specialized materials and archives.

Inside the library operates the Brazilian Center for Latin American Studies, which publishes the journal Nossa America. This publication and the center's research offer local perspectives on continental issues that are often overlooked elsewhere.