The Municipal Library of La Laguna, also known as the Adrián Alemán de Armas Library, is in the city’s historic quarter, at C. Juan de Vera, 9. Its wood-lined interior opens onto an inner garden, with tables overlooking the courtyard and separate desks for studying. You can browse shelves or search the catalogue electronically, read on site or register to borrow books. The library is housed in a historic building, so it makes a quiet stop for both its reading spaces and its setting.
A library in a former hospital
The library occupies a building dating to 1507, once the Hospital of Our Lady of Los Dolores. It is recognised as an Asset of Cultural Interest in the Monument category. The Church of Los Dolores is attached to the building.
Reading and studying inside
The inner courtyard and garden-facing tables give the library its distinctive layout. There are also individual study tables with sockets. To find a book, browse the shelves or use the electronic catalogue. The accessible collection is limited, so it helps to know the title you want if you need staff to retrieve a book from a restricted area.
FAQ
Can you borrow books from the library?
Yes. Register at the library to borrow books. Bring your NIE, and allow about five minutes for registration.
Can you study at the Municipal Library of La Laguna?
Yes. There are study tables, including separate desks with power sockets, and tables overlooking the inner garden.
Is the library wheelchair accessible?
The entrance is listed as wheelchair accessible.
