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Anybody who would like to; the library offers free access to its facilities. However, if you would like to borrow items from the library you will need to become a member.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 11:30 to 7:30
Thursdays and Fridays: 12:00 to 7:00
Saturdays: 10:00 to 1:30
By paying the annual membership fee:
Most of the material in the collection is available for loan to members. Regular members can borrow up to 8 items (3 videos/DVDs maximum).
Educators with valid identification can borrow up to 12 items (3 videos/DVDs maximum) for a period of 15 days.
Books and CDs from the general collection can be renewed twice for the same amount of time as long as they have not been reserved by another user and they are not overdue. Movies (Videos and DVDs) can not be renewed under any circumstance. Items can be renewed in the library, online or by calling: 212.308.7720
The library is gradually including books in Catalan, Galician and Basque. Regarding English, there are a selection of works and translations into English which are related to Spain and Latin America.
The library offers an information service to deal with any queries related to its area of expertise. In addition to this, our staff will also help you to obtain copies or the originals of materials which belong to other libraries or documentation centers .
The library's staffis at your disposal to help with any query regarding the use of the library, access to its collection and services. Guided tours for groups can be organized by prior arrangement. You can also contact us by telephone: 212.308.7720 or by e-mail: bibny@cervantes.org