Chelliana Library, Public library in Palazzo Mensini, Grosseto, Italy.
The Chelliana Library occupies several floors within Palazzo Mensini and provides study rooms, computer stations, and extensive book collections. The collections are arranged across different areas of the building for public access.
The library was founded in 1860 by Giovanni Chelli and began with an initial book collection that grew significantly over the following years. This expansion showed the institution's increasing importance to the city.
The library hosts regular workshops, reading sessions, and educational programs developed with local schools to support reading and learning.
The library operates with different schedules depending on the season and day of the week, with shorter hours on Saturdays. It is helpful to check current opening hours before visiting, especially if planning to go on weekends.
The library operates two satellite branches: BiblioCoop at the Maremà shopping center and DoctorLibro at Misericordia Hospital. These outreach locations bring library services to places where people spend their time daily.
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